What You Should Know About Malaysia’s Thriving Tech Startup Scene
Although Malaysia has been promoting startups for quite some time now, it was unable to catch up with the industry biggies of Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam in the startup scene. Hence, it has taken the practical decision to go one step forward and become a…
10 Brilliant Examples of Wearables in Healthcare
A survey by Accenture states that the usage of wearables by consumers has nearly quadrupled in the four years (2014-2018), from just 9% in 2014 to 33% in 2018. This can be attributed to the fact that these sophisticated, smart gadgets of the future have come a long way from…
5 New Year Resolutions to Help You Become A Better Technologist
Many things have changed in the healthcare industry over the last decade. Take the Internet of Things (IoT), for example. How many hospitals or people used wearable devices to monitor their heartbeats, blood pressure, etc.? The technology had barely made an entry in the healthcare…
Five Technologies That Can Give Your Hospital A Competitive Edge
Recently, Malaysia was ranked first in the best healthcare in the world category of 2019 International Living Annual Global Retirement Index. It was also ranked first for its sophisticated healthcare infrastructure by the International Living website. Malaysia has also identified nine hospitals to boost medical…
Tough Times Don’t Last, Tough Companies Do
If there’s one solid learning that I have received in my entrepreneurial journey, it is this. In the journey of an entrepreneur, it is that tough times; tough situations will be your constant companion. Just as you think you have plugged the hole somewhere, another…
The Role of Technology in Managing Epidemics in Hospitals
Ebola. Dengue. Yellow fever. Zika. Despite all the advances in medicinal sciences, the world is reeling under a host of health threats year after year. The era of rapid global change is a major reason for the transmission of these diseases. The unprecedented levels of…
Here is Why Doctors are Joining Healthcare Technology Companies
While it’s no surprise that big tech companies compete for the best tech talent to meet their requirements, one of the latest trends to make an appearance is healthcare technology companies competing to hire the best doctors. Recently, a renowned cardiologist, Dr. Alexis Beatty was…
The Massive Interest of Non-Healthcare Companies in the Healthcare Industry
Thanks to the proliferation of technology, like every other industry, the healthcare industry is also going through a rapid transformation. The industry is becoming more and more patient-centric, the demands for accessible care are increasing, the aging population is growing, hospitals are under tremendous pressure…
Keys To Successful Healthcare Digital Transformation
The healthcare revolution is upon us. With a laser focus on improving the quality of care, increasing healthcare access and healthcare efficiencies, reducing healthcare costs and weeding out unproductive processes, healthcare providers have looked favorably towards technology. Given the advantages technology brings to the table,…
The Relationship Between Healthcare and Economy
Investment in health is not only desirable but also a top priority for most economies. Yet, health systems across the world face tough challenges – in part derived from a complex regulatory environment, aging population, growing prevalence of chronic diseases, and extensive use of expensive…