Technology

The World Health Organization (WHO) shared their enthusiasm for the “appropriate” use of new technologies, and urged safety and caution as automation becomes normalized in the health care sphere.

Health care leaders say AI could save countless lives, but there are difficult ethical questions that must be confronted.

Artificial intelligence has many applications in health care, but hurdles to widespread adoption remain.

A smartphone app is associated with improvement in HbA1c levels, but physician involvement with patients and other factors may be the benefit.

The number of digital therapeutics available for migraine is likely to expand.

Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize and improve medicine. However, in order for widespread implementation, certain challenges and obstacles must first be overcome.

The 2022 Virtual Care Survey Report from Summus has determined that many healthcare users have responded positively to virtual care services, as they would like to see more out of such offerings.

Preventive care, health insurance literacy and a digital health shakeout are in the crystal ball

With increasing use of telehealth, patients need access to resources that let them get the most out of the experience.

Social support and education may be the solution.

Online portals are accessible via tablet or computer and can streamline the mental health screening process.

Drug Topics® talks with pharmacy owner Jeff Harrell about AI pricing tools and technology in the pharmacy.

Drug Topics® talks to community pharmacy owner Steve Moore about the benefits of AI.

MyRx AI Pricing uses enhanced analytics to bring dynamic pricing to pharmacies and cash-paying customers.

The risk could allow unauthorized users to change insulin levels.

Big data and analytics are everywhere—including in independent pharmacy. But is the collected information being used to help with documentation, care planning, and reimbursement?

Security gaps in software and regulation compliance were identified.

Before the pandemic, telepharmacy and telehealth were nice ideas. Today, they’re crucial to delivering personalized care with limited in-person contact.

Patients need digital pharmacists to monitor the growing armamentarium of digital therapeutics and the flood of patient-specific data

Drug Topics® sat down with Bob Katter to discuss what FDB Vela brings to the table to improve the prescribing process, particularly with specialty medications.

A do-it-yourself option to replace traditional diabetes management technology is growing in popularity.

Script Center kiosks are an ATM and an Amazon locker rolled into one.

Personal health information is among the most valuable black-market data for cybercriminals to collect and sell.

With each new technological advance comes a set of potential downsides and a myriad of ethical dilemmas that must be addressed.

From smart pills to augmented intelligence, technology has presented the health care industry with a host of options to improve medication adherence and safety.

The use of drones to deliver critically important therapies can help overcome the barriers to care that impact patients in metropolitan areas.

Rethinking how technology can simplify routine tasks can help pharmacists and pharmacy technicians streamline their days.

Lani Bertrand, RPh, joins the latest episode of Over The Counter to discuss the role of technology in easing burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Americans want the technology available, but most prefer in-person visits.

Telehealth, efforts to address social determinants of health and a focus on health disparities are likely to be among the top priorities in population health this year.