5 Health Inc., doing business as Bot M.D., develops health care software. The Company offers a platform which provides patient health care information such as drug interactions, medical calculators, guidelines, and protocols, and diseases information. Bot M.D. serves clients in the State of California.

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This is the fifth piece in a series on developing XR applications and experiences using Oracle and focuses on XR applications of healthcare, vision AI, training and collaboration, and messaging, including other topics such as multi-platform development, etc. Find the links to the first four articles below: Develop XR With Oracle, Ep 1: Spatial, AI/ML, Kubernetes, and OpenTelemetry Develop XR With Oracle, Ep 2: Property Graphs and Data Visualization Develop XR With Oracle, Ep 3: Computer Vision AI, and ML Develop XR With Oracle, Ep 4: Digital Twins and Observability As with the previous posts, I will specifically show applications developed with Oracle database and cloud technologies using HoloLens 2, Oculus, iPhone, and PC and written using the Unity platform and OpenXR (for multi-platform support), Apple Swift, and WebXR. Throughout the blog, I will reference the corresponding demo video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTe2trT2ZHM&embedable=true Extended Reality (XR) and Healthcare I will refer the reader to the first article in this series (again, the link is above) for an overview of XR, and I will not go in-depth into the vast array of technology involved in the healthcare sector but will instead focus on the XR-enablement of these topics and the use of Oracle tech to this end particularly as Oracle has an increased focus in this area via the Cerner acquisition and other endeavors. It is well known that telehealth has grown tremendously since the pandemic, peaking at 78 times the rate just a month before the pandemic and even now still leveling off at 38 times that rate. These and other numbers and their impact are well documented in numerous publications, such as this and the , which will be referenced in this article. One only needs to have heard of the to understand the extent to which XR will aid in this industry, and so again, I will not delve too deeply into attempting to prove this, but proceed to give some examples and ideas involving Oracle database and cloud technologies. McKinsey report VR/AR Associations Healthcare Forum use of XR for live surgeries by Johns Hopkins back in 2021 Vision AI and Contextual Intelligence: Real-time analysis and diagnosis The first example involves the use of the Hololens mixed-reality headset (though other headsets/devices could be used) and Oracle’s Vision AI service. It should not be much of a stretch of the imagination to envision healthcare workers wearing XR devices that provide additional functionality and information to them (and indeed, many already are). Today doctors, dentists, etc. constantly cross-reference a computer screen with a patient to check for information and orient what they see (being x-ray, MRI, etc.) and often where head-mounted lights, monocular magnifying glasses, etc. The XR solutions being discussed here are mere evolutions of that. More details on this application can be found in the research blog , but the basic details of how it works are described here. here The application running on the Hololens takes pictures with its built-in camera using the wearer’s field of vision as a reference and does so at regular intervals. This provides a hands-free experience that is, at the very least, more convenient. Still, in many situations, like in the operating room, it’s necessary for users’ hands to interact with the real (or XR) world, thus making it a more optimal solution. This also means the system can pick up contextual information that the practitioner may not be aware of or have access to while quickly gathering and processing such information without the practitioner having to explicitly instruct it, thus saving time as well. This leads to the optimization that mixed reality provides, an exciting byproduct of immersion. via secure REST calls, where they can be conveniently accessed by directly and also stored and/or accessed in the database. The Hololens then sends these pictures to OCI Object Storage the OCI Vision AI Service There are several different approaches and architectures that can be used from this point to conduct the logic and calls to the Oracle Vision AI APIs for processing the images sent by the XR device. For example, as far as language used, initial versions were written using the OCI CLI, Java, and Python, with a final Java GraalVM-native image version being used. Also, as the Java GraalM native image starts almost instantaneously when the service conducts a particular short-lived routine, it is a good candidate for a serverless function. Optionally, the OCI Notification Service can listen to Object Store changes and call serverless functions as well. The Java service receives a notification of image upload to object storage and conducts a series of actions as follows: Conducts an OCI Vision AI service API call backed by an x-ray object detection model and provides the location of the image sent by the Hololens. Receives a reply from the object detection model with the percentage chance of the x-ray being in the image and the bounding coordinates of it. Crops the original image using the bounding coordinates. Conducts another OCI Vision AI service API call backed by an x-ray classification model and provides it the cropped image of the x-ray. Receives a reply from the image classification model with percentage change of x-ray containing signs of abnormalities/pneumonia. The Hololens application receives this reply and notifies the wearer with an audible notification – this is configurable and can also be visual. In the case of this application, the information includes the picture of the cropped x-ray with its discovered details listed and stored in a virtual menu located on the wrist and viewable by the wearer only. This approach prevents the interruption of the wearer though it is also possible to overlay the results on the real-life x-ray from which they were derived. Vision AI and XR are a natural match for solutions in a number of areas, including both healthcare workers, as shown here, and people with conditions such as Parkinson’s, autism, Alzheimer’s, vision and hearing impairment, etc.. (e.g., applications/solutions that can be used in this space is described in ) this blog Motion and Sentiment Study: Real-time face and body tracking analytics Today, 95% of healthcare facilities provide remote treatment and rehabilitation. XR technologies can be used to help patients better understand their conditions and treatment options. This can help patients feel more informed and empowered in their healthcare decisions. The next example was implemented using the iPhone and Swift using Apple’s for body tracking movements. The joint coordinates of a model movement are recorded and sent to the Oracle database via Rest calls to ORDS. A person (whether it be a patient, athlete, etc.) using the application attempts to conduct the same movement, and their joint coordinates are compared to those of the model movement stored in the database. If the allowable deviation/delta of the movements is exceeded, the corresponding joints and bones are shown in red rather than green. RealityKit This feedback is given in real-time to measure progress (e.g., after a rotator cuff or other surgery) and/or to allow the user to modify their movement to match the control model as well as work on balance and coordination. These movements can, in turn, be analyzed (more on XR and Oracle Analytics in an upcoming blog), replayed, manipulated to carry out simulations, etc. These use cases, of course, extend into the sports, entertainment, etc. sectors as well. Digital Twins + Doubles and Multiplayer/Participant Messaging: Training and Collaboration A recent study reported by Unity shows that approximately 94% of companies using real-time 3D technology find it valuable for staff training and are using it to create interactive guided learning experiences. This applies across industries, including manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, retail, and many more, and some trends in the area (many of which coincide with what is shown in this blog) are discussed . here XR technologies can be used to create realistic simulations of medical scenarios, allowing healthcare professionals to practice procedures and techniques in a safe and controlled environment. For example, medical students and surgeons can use XR simulations to practice surgeries with tactile sensations giving the feedback of real surgery, and nurses can use AR simulations to practice administering medications. This can help healthcare professionals gain valuable experience without risking patient safety. In addition to teaching, XR provides a unique ability for collaboration between individuals in different locations and specialties, creating a shared virtual space where multiple users can interact with each other and with virtual objects. There are several different techniques and software options available for creating XR multiplayer/participant training and collaboration, including XR conferencing software and metaverses, Photon and others like it, Rest, WebSockets, and different types of messaging. XR conferencing software and platforms, such as Alakazam, are becoming increasingly popular and allow multiple users to participate in virtual meetings, events, training sessions, etc. Photon is a platform that allows developers to create multiplayer games and applications using Unity, Unreal Engine, and other game engines and can easily be installed on and take advantage of Oracle Cloud compute (including ). It is perhaps the most famous of such platforms, but there are others. NVIDIA GPU WebSockets are a protocol for real-time communication between web clients and servers and can be a faster and more efficient method for such use cases than Rest though Rest calls are a simple, viable option in many cases as well, and more APIs are available via Rest in general than any of the other methods. Messaging is another technique that can be used to create XR training and collaboration experiences. Systems such as Kafka and JMS have both pub/sub (multi-consumer topics) and producer/consumer (single-consumer topics) and are very flexible for different training and collaboration needs. In the training application shown in the video, I used a number of the techniques above but focused on using Oracle’s TxEventQ messaging engine (formerly known as AQ). This is a very powerful and unique offering for a number of reasons, one key one being its ability to conduct database work and messaging work in the same local transaction. This is unique and and also exactly-once message delivery so that there is no message loss and no need for the developer to write deduplication logic. perfectly suited for microservices as it provides a transaction outbox pattern This may not be necessary for conventional gaming or movie streaming but is a must for mission-critical systems and provides some extremely interesting and unique aspects for XR where the ability to reliably store a shared (3D) object (especially those that are dynamic or created via generative AI, e.g.) and the interactions/messages that have been made upon it by various participants is a very powerful tool. That is precisely what is done in the app shown in the video. The collaborative session is not only recorded in 3d for viewing as a video but the actual objects and their interactions by participants are recorded in the database and available for playback so that they can be intercepted and manipulated later on. This allows for the ability to do deeper learning and run further models (AI or otherwise), simulations, scenarios, etc., by tweaking the objects and interactions like/with playbooks. With the development of more advanced technology and more powerful devices, XR training will become more prevalent in the near future, making the training experience more immersive and interactive. One other small note is that the app in the video has healthcare workers in full 3d volumetric video captures made professionally in a studio but also one that is a simple 2d video with the green screen alpha-channel removed via a Unity shader providing a similar holographic effect with minimal effort (the quality could be better with more effort re lighting, etc.). A Zoom virtual greenscreen could be used to this end as well as free assets with animation done in Blender. Unity, Zoom, and Blender all being free and use the Oracle always-free Autonomous database, making creating the solution very accessible as far as software and cloud costs. Data EcoSystem: Telehealth and Virtual Health Centers A virtual healthcare center or hospital is a healthcare facility that provides medical services through digital channels such as video conferencing, online chat, remote monitoring, and, increasingly, XR technologies. These digital tools allow patients to access healthcare services from the comfort of their homes or remote locations without the need to physically visit a hospital or clinic. The concept of a virtual healthcare center is becoming increasingly popular due to the growing demand for telemedicine services, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual healthcare center can provide a wide range of medical services such as primary care, specialty consultations, diagnostic tests, and prescription refills and offers convenience and flexibility to patients who can access medical services from anywhere and at any time. This can be especially beneficial for patients with mobility issues, those living in rural areas, or patients who need to consult with a specialist who is not available in their local area. It can also reduce healthcare costs for both patients and healthcare providers. By using remote consultations and monitoring, healthcare providers can reduce the need for expensive in-person consultations and hospital stays. Patients can also save money on transportation costs and time off from work. A virtual healthcare center can improve the quality of care for patients. With remote monitoring, patients can receive personalized and continuous care, with healthcare providers able to monitor their health in real-time and intervene quickly if necessary. This can result in better health outcomes and reduced hospital readmissions. However, there are also some challenges to implementing virtual healthcare centers. These include issues around data privacy and security, as well as the need for adequate internet access and digital literacy among patients. In addition, some patients may still prefer traditional in-person care, and, though decreasing in number, there are limitations to what medical services can be provided remotely. The concept of a virtual healthcare center has the potential to revolutionize the way healthcare is delivered, with benefits for both patients and healthcare providers. However, careful consideration and planning are needed to ensure that the implementation of virtual healthcare centers is safe, effective, and equitable for all patients. Oracle, with its acquisition of Cerner and increased focus on the future of healthcare, is in a one-of-a-kind position to facilitate such XR solutions by its ability to “Deliver better health insights and human-centric experiences for patients, providers, payers, and the public. Oracle Health offers the most secure and reliable healthcare solutions, which connect clinical, operational, and financial data to improve care and advance decision-making around health and well-being.” ( ). Larry Ellison made this clear at his Oracle OpenWorld presentation, where healthcare was the priority for Oracle’s future, and earlier in the year when he , “Together, Cerner and Oracle have all the technology required to build a revolutionary new health management information system in the cloud.” Oracle Health page stated Mental Health Over 20% of American adults experience mental illness, while over 2.5M youth struggle with severe depression and 800,000 people commit suicide each year in the world due to mental illness. Simultaneously, there is a growing deficit of mental health professionals, which is a nationwide issue but is particularly severe for minors and adolescents. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the country is expected to have a shortage of 10,000 mental health professionals by 2025. Mental health is one of the areas where XR has been most widely researched and proven extremely effective as a way to deliver therapies and treatments for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. For example, VR exposure therapy can be used to help patients confront and overcome their fears by exposing them to simulations of the things they are afraid of in a controlled and safe environment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), XR can be used to create immersive, meditative experiences to promote mindfulness, relaxation, and stress reduction. For example, VR environments can simulate peaceful and calming natural environments, such as beaches, forests, mountains, or space. Children, the elderly, and others that may spend prolonged periods in hospitals, etc., are using XR to explore the world and socialize. Using XR and teletherapy, therapists can create virtual environments that can simulate in-person therapy sessions, providing a more immersive and personalized experience while reducing the inhibitions of the patient and even allowing the use of AR lenses and avatars for privacy. NLP (Natural Language Processing) sentiment analysis, such as that provided by the corresponding Oracle AI service, can interpret emotions and intent from verbal communication, and with advances in facial recognition and facial sentiment analysis, it is now possible with great accuracy to detect the emotions a person is feeling and/or expressing non-verbally (the same follows for body/gesture tracking). Neuro-technology and neural interfaces in coordination with XR can now interpret and give insight into human intent and measure emotion, providing even greater insight into intent and emotion. And, of course, the world is quite familiar with the greater and simpler accessibility of AI interfaces such as ChatGPT, etc., to facilitate this. As with the X-ray example given earlier, these can, in some situations, provide greater and more consistent accuracy and speed than a human but can also act as assisting technologies for healthcare workers. More examples of this will be in upcoming blogs. Additional Thoughts I have given some ideas and examples of how healthcare and XR can be used together and facilitated by Oracle. I look forward to putting out more blogs on this topic and other areas of XR with Oracle Cloud and Database soon. Please see for more information on XR and Oracle cloud and database, as well as various topics around microservices, observability, transaction processing, etc., as well as this . Also, please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions for new blogs and videos, as I am very open to suggestions. 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According to Rock Health, the digital health funding in the first quarter of 2018 reached a whopping $1.6 billion. This is the highest first quarter on record as it surpassed the much-hyped $1.4 billion funding in venture capital during Q1 2016. AI is being applied in 5 different areas of healthcare to improve its overall operations. It is helping in administration, care provision, clinical decision-making, big data analysis, and remote patient monitoring. We consider the top 5 startups which are relying on AI to provide the best healthcare services to their patients: Ucare.AI Founded by Neal Liu, an MIT graduate, the company started receiving funding in 2016. Its AI algorithms and the neural network is used to predict the healthcare patterns in patients. The aim is to prevent hospitalization so that the costs and the time can be saved. The sole purpose of this app is to provide the medical practitioners with an opportunity to focus on only such patients who are at a higher level of risk. Bay Labs, Inc This is a San Francisco based startup which has been able to use AI in cardiovascular imaging. This helps in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. The data which is produced through cardiovascular imaging can be hard to understand for some. Nonetheless, AI technology uses such algorithms and videos from the huge library that help the medical personnel in proper interpretation and cure. Talkspace Mental health is a growing issue and needs to be addressed properly before we lose a number of precious lives around us. People like Michael Phelps have also suffered from the worst form of so, consider this epidemic to be as real as possible. Lately, Phelps partnered with Talkspace to increase awareness on mental health. The company was founded by Oren and Roni Frank in 2012 and has already treated around half a million patients. It helps you connect with licensed therapists through their app or website. depression Vitagene Until now, the company has raised $6.6 million and is a renowned name in genetic sequencing. This app will run your DNA model through its AI platform comparing it with other samples in their database. The results help the app in recommending a healthy diet, an exercise routine, and a supplement plan. Not only will you be able to get the DNA health test but it will also present you with the ancestry report. VaGenie Childbirth crazily affects a woman’s body and weakens the pelvic floor. As per the research, 2 out of 3 women suffer from a weak pelvic floor and this causes various problems in them including back pain, incontinence, and prolapse. VaGenie provides a combination device and app to help women in strengthening their pelvic floor through Kegel training. It teaches the women how to perform the exercises correctly while making them fun for them. These startups are disrupting the health industry and using AI to improve the care which is provided to the patients. There are plenty of more startups working in the field and in near future, AI is going to bring more ease to this industry.

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It wouldn’t be wrong to define the present world as the one where technology embraces anything and everything. Right from the mobile phone you are holding to the aircraft that you see flying in the sky, it is all technology. Every segment of the global marketplace is accelerating and optimizing technology to stay ahead of others. When it comes to naming the industries that are the most influenced by technology, healthcare reserves the topmost position. Undoubtedly, technological advancements are pushing hospitals and other healthcare providers to look for solutions to digitize their processes and functions. Furthermore, the situation gives rise to the need for finding reliable healthcare software development companies. As per a in the U.S. (2019), most C-suite executives deploy advanced technologies in their healthcare organization. survey conducted Below, we have brought a list for you that contains the top 10 medical software development companies that possess the potential to reform the healthcare industry. We have thoroughly researched, analyzed, and then created the list you are about to read here. Our research is entirely based on clients’ reviews and ratings, case studies, testimonials, comparative analysis, and other vital parameters. Top 3 Healthcare Software Development Services Provider RisingMax Suffescom Intellecsoft See the list of ﻿custom healthcare software development company - Healthcare Software Development Company 1. RisingMax US-based RisingMax is a healthcare software development company that delivers scalable business solutions. They cater to client’s unique needs of clients from the healthcare background and render unsurpassable and result-oriented healthcare software development services. Its scope of services includes creating patient portals, designing solutions for clinical management, , mobile health apps, and more. As reflected through their past projects, they cultivate a deep understanding of the requirements to develop apt solutions. They empower their software by incorporating emerging technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and IoT. The company has also nailed the art of satisfying its clients, which is exhibited in the client testimonials section of their website. home healthcare management software EHR System, EMR, Telemedicine App, Doctor On Demand, Hospital Management System Product Developed For Healthcare Industry: 2. -  Healthcare Software Company Suffescom Solutions Suffescom Solutions is another US-based software development company that has earned a reputable position on the list of the most preferred healthcare software development companies. They provide the right strategy and the right technology to develop software for healthcare organizations and enable them to propel forward. With their large-sized team of developers, the company has set numerous examples where they have assisted healthcare organizations to upscale their business. Their past performance and delivery of back-to-back successful projects speak high of their dedication and expertise. Moreover, their software products are enriched with UI/UX to render an unparalleled user experience. Over the years, they have developed an attractive portfolio that consists of various esteemed clients. 3. - Healthcare Software Development SaM Solutions SaM Solutions delivers exceptional and robust healthcare software development services and has successfully completed digital healthcare projects. Right from consulting, custom healthcare software development, portal & CMS to apps for medical staff, mobile solutions for patients, software development for medical devices, and maintenance, they do it all. The company advocates offering custom solutions to healthcare organizations because not every solution is meant for everyone. Their software products have streamlined processes for various healthcare clients. Additionally, utilizing its domain experience, passion, and technological expertise, the company strives to better its software development and deliver enterprise-grade solutions. 4. Medical software development services Intellectsoft Intellectsoft has carved a special position for itself among the most reliable healthcare software development agencies. Its cutting-edge transformative solutions and customer-centric approach make it one of the most sought-after software development firms for healthcare providers. The company provides healthcare web/mobile applications, digital healthcare solutions, IoT-powered medical solutions, EHR systems, clinical data management systems, and more. Its software products are developed explicitly to minimize the scope of human intervention/error. Powered by exemplary technical skills, the company integrates technologies like artificial intelligence and IoT to render services at par with excellence. Our tech experts also came across their genuine client testimonials and reviews that further strengthen their current position. 5. healthcare software development services Artezio Artezio is no new name and has been serving the global marketplace for more than 20 years with its healthcare software development services. The company has successfully served more than 100 clients, including various prestigious healthcare providers, pharmaceutical distributors, research organizations, and other healthcare institutions. They offers custom solutions to enable the healthcare sector break the traditional management systems by introducing its highly sophisticated and agile software products. The company’s custom healthcare software development includes a suite of systems like in-patient & outpatient record management, EHR & EMR, clinical trials management, and more. Besides, they also develop mobile apps for doctors, patients, and fitness & health. 6. Itransition healthcare software development Itransition is counted amongst those medical software development companies that are tech-driven and developers of modern healthcare solutions. It offers grounded solutions to serve the segment that serves humanity. Its custom healthcare solutions are at par with excellence and never fail to deliver what the healthcare providers demand for bettering their services. The company’s healthcare solutions consist of consumer health apps, patient portals, clinical & health management systems, medical practice management & operations system, and more. Its existence has facilitated the growth of healthcare organizations by managing their workflows and automating their processes. 7. Velvetech Velvetech develops healthcare solutions that match the needs of healthcare organizations. Amazingly, they have been serving the healthcare providers with their solutions for more than 15 years now. The projects developed by Velvetech leverage the potential of technologies like blockchain, AI & Machine Learning, the Internet of Medical Things, and more. The company also develops software as a medical device (SaMD) that is highly compatible with tablets, smartphones, and desktops. Besides, they also build practice management systems, medical billing solutions, post-acute-care coordination solutions, and more. 8. Oxagile healthcare software development services Oxagile is one of the most reliable healthcare software development companies that assist caregivers with medical software products. The company has a vast track record of developing software solutions that enhance diagnostics, treatment, medical workflows, and day-to-day management solutions. At Oxagile, they build custom healthcare solutions for hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare institutions. The company offers medical software, including EMR, EHR & PHM, lab information systems, E-prescriptions, patient portals, hospital asset tracking, and revenue cycle management. Their software products are enriched with UI and UX that makes them highly appreciable amongst clients. Powered by Cloud, their patient portal, health tracker, and feature-rich analytics solutions are amongst the most demanded solutions by the clients. 9. Elinext Elinext is an established name and has earned a reputation amongst healthcare software development agencies. Talking about its inception, it dates back to 1997. Since then, they have grown by leaps and bounds and have built significant healthcare IT solutions for hospitals, pharmacies, dental practitioners, and other healthcare industry verticals. Their expertise revolves around automating workflows, optimizing cost, improving diagnostics and treatment, enhancing patient engagement, and minimizing risk. Their scope of healthcare solutions consists of radiology software, patient portals, Mhealth apps, healthcare analytics software, cancer detection systems, and more. Elinext’s solutions are backed by modern technologies that lead them to meeting industry standards. 10. DaffodilSW healthcare software development company DaffodilSW has made its presence felt by outsmarting many custom healthcare software development firms. Its smart and user-friendly healthcare software products enable healthcare providers to redefine the way patient’s needs were addressed till now. The company delivers the development of custom EMR/EHR solutions, hospital & practice management solutions, patient engagement software, telehealth solutions, emergency response systems, on-demand healthcare solutions, fitness apps, and healthcare information exchange. The company's customer success stories speak high of its expertise and their flawless software products. Daffodil boasts of numerous happy customers because it houses solutions that can take healthcare organizations to the next level. Their propelled abilities have helped many healthcare providers in achieving their goals of providing better care to patients while managing their workflows. Why Should Healthcare Organizations Get Healthcare Software Developed? Times have changed, and so has the perception of the global marketplace. Maximum industries are inching towards digitization, and the healthcare industry is no exception. However, the question here is what importance does healthcare software hold, and why should healthcare organizations get software developed? Here are a few reasons that will explain its importance and why you should look for the best custom healthcare software development company. Healthcare software products enable quick access to patient records from inpatient and remote locations. This feature adds to the efficiency of healthcare organizations and bettering their care while coordinating within the system. Quick Access The most reliable healthcare software development agencies integrate modern technologies into their software products and effectively support clinical decisions. Moreover, robust healthcare software offers clinical alerts, reminders, and medical information. Effective Decision Support Healthcare software comes with performance-improvement tools and real-time quality reporting to keep the healthcare providers updated on every key aspect related to the patient, diagnoses, treatment, and other verticals. Real-Time Quality Reporting A healthcare software incorporates legible and complete documentation to bring accuracy in coding and billing. This feature prevents manual errors from occurring while the hospital staff maintains the financial records. It also keeps the patients & family at ease throughout their stay at the hospital facility. Accurate Coding & Billing The provision of reliable point-of-care information and reminders that notify critical health interventions makes it a must-have digital product for healthcare providers. Doctors and medical staff can keep monitoring patient’s health. Health Interventions Most healthcare software development firms prefer integrating the e-Prescriptions feature into their healthcare software products. The functionality allows the electronic sending of prescriptions to the pharmacy. e-Prescriptions Solutions like cloud computing systems and SaaS-enabled allow healthcare providers to use the software and its services anywhere without any discomfort. Convenience Of Use Electronic Health Records Custom healthcare software development companies acknowledge the importance of automation. This is why healthcare software products possess features that reduce the need for staff to maintain everything manually. Reduction Of Manual Intervention Electronic referrals promote convenient and hassle-free follow-up care with specialists. Follow-Up Care After knowing the above-mentioned astounding benefits that healthcare software can bring for your organization, it becomes next to impossible to deny its importance. And now that you have learned them, it’s time to know about the next five medical software development companies. Read through. Did you know? Technology-driven innovation has the power to improve the understanding of patients, enable the delivery of more convenient, individualized care, and create $350 billion–$410 billion in annual value by 2025. The remote patient monitoring market is expected to reach US$31.326 billion by the end of 2023, increasing from US$15.871 billion in 2017, growing at a of 12% during the forecast period. CAGR Statistics are endless that advocate the importance of healthcare software for the industry that saves lives. Factors To Consider Before Choosing A Healthcare Software Development Company While our list of the best healthcare software development agencies is not exhaustive, there are many others firms in the marketplace. Admittedly, not every agency is worth hiring, and you should always consider a few key factors before hiring one. Let us have a quick glance at those factors. Medical needs Technical skills and expertise of the firm Market reputation of the firm Budget Bearing these aspects in mind, you can well analyze and compare between various firms and boil down to one. Wrapping Up: The market is flooded with innumerable companies that provide healthcare software development services. Our tech experts keep a close eye on the healthcare software development companies and keep reviewing them to help the readers stay updated and educated. Furthermore, this piece is a result of months of research and analysis with our team working to bring the most insightful information for you. We hope this blog post allowed you to dive deeper and select the best healthcare software development company to reach the shores of successful healthcare provision.

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For most of the population, cyber-security is not the first item that comes to mind when thinking about healthcare. Malicious hackers, however, target rich sources of data, and healthcare organizations collect and store a plethora of high-value personal, medical and financial information for large portions of the population. The collected data value is also much higher. The black market value of Personal Healthcare Information (PHI) is , in part because, unlike credit information, they cannot usually be modified and thus remain marketable for extended periods. ten times higher than the value of debit or credit card data This makes healthcare organizations prime targets for hackers. The Healthcare Cybersecurity Threat Landscape According to the , over 75% of healthcare organizations experienced a significant security incident between December 2017 and December 2018. 2018 Healthcare Information Management and Security Society (HIMSS) Cybersecurity Survey This trend shows no sign of abating in 2019.  May’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) paints a dire picture of the extent of the security breach crisis in Healthcare: Healthcare Data Breach report On average, 2018 saw 29.5 healthcare data breaches reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights each month – a rate of more than one a day. From January 2019 to May 2019, an average of 37.2 breaches have been reported each month. Up until May 31, 2019, 186 healthcare data breaches had been reported to OCR, which is more than half (52%) the number of breaches reported last year. And that data was tabulated before the American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA) breach was revealed -- a massive incident that hit the news in early June, affecting both exposing the data of around 20 million people. LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics and To add insult to injury, the mean breach size for stolen healthcare records rose from 6,908 records in 2017 to 16,605 records in 2018 and is still on the increase. At $408 apiece, the median cost per breached record in the American healthcare industry dwarfs parallel costs in other fields. Hackers benefit from the increased adoption of SaaS solutions and reliance on connected devices, which may improve the efficiency of healthcare organizations but also expand the attack surface for hackers. With the ever expanding need to connect between physicians, labs, health insurance providers, billing services and more, the adoption of electronic health record keeps accelerating, both in hospitals and in private practices. This increases the potential points of entry for hackers who can hitch a ride on a SaaS provider, or leverage a vulnerability in the growing number of connected devices used for record keeping and patient care. As Hackers are generally efficient and look for the easiest path to exploit, this paints a target on the back of healthcare organizations. Aside from a lack of focus in investing into effective cybersecurity measures as opposed to focusing with , healthcare organizations have a larger number of people who come in contact with sensitive information during the course of normal business operations than in other industries. complying with HIPAA standards Typically, the same people are also facing a heavy workload and are focused on patient care rather than on preserving access to data. As a result, Phishing attacks are disturbingly successful and, according to HIMSS, “the top threat actor [leading cyber-attacks]  was the online scam artist involved in activities such as phishing and spear phishing”. Hackers are generally efficient and look for the easiest path to exploit, this paints a target on the back of healthcare organizations. Healthcare organizations face two industry specific issues. When designing cybersecurity measures, they are more focused on complying with HIPAA standards than on actually providing effective protection. As a result, it is only once full compliance is established that the remaining resources, if any, are devoted on creating a secure environment in keeping with the constantly evolving threat landscape. This is further compounded by the structural weakness stemming from the large number of people who come in contact with sensitive information during the course of normal business operations. This number is far larger than in other industries and are typically facing a heavy workload that requires them to devote the lion share of their attention on patient care, leaving little room for thinking about preserving data’s safety. As a result, Phishing attacks are disturbingly successful and, according to HIMSS, “the top threat actor [leading cyber-attacks] was the online scam artist involved in activities such as phishing and spear phishing”. And it only takes one dupe for the hacker to gain a set of employee credentials, and then pivot from there into the central PHI database… The Usual Protection Two Factor Authentication Many healthcare organizations implement two-factor authentication (2FA) to ensure that only authorized parties can access sensitive internal data and systems. This is both efficient and totally inefficient. While two-factor authentication is effective in preventing unauthorized access in the absence of proper credentials, it is inefficient in preventing breaches stemming from phishing, malware and other web-borne attacks. These will infect the device of the victim and, once in the device, hackers might access the network and bypass two-factor authentication from within the network. Detection and Prevention Approaches Detection and prevention approaches, such as anti-virus solutions and firewalls, aim to evade malicious web-borne content by discovering and/or blocking it. These solutions use signature-based detection and heuristics that check whether files and applications resemble or behave like known malware or threats. If the resemblance is close or behavior familiar, the code is deemed likely malicious and kept out. Anti-virus solutions and firewalls are highly effective at filtering out the lion’s share of malicious content before it can do any harm. As such, they are essential and valuable elements of any layered network cybersecurity solution for healthcare organizations. However, filtering based on known threats can’t reliably distinguish all malware from legitimate content. Sophisticated hackers are experts at developing malware with novel signatures, as well as evading heuristic-based detection by delaying, randomizing or otherwise altering how malware executes. New types of threats can sneak in before anti-virus signatures and heuristics are updated. And with , detection-based solutions can’t possibly keep up. Malware that lurks on websites can easily penetrate endpoints when a user clicks a URL in an email or browses an infected site. new malware specimens emerging every 4.2 seconds If the user is authorized to access hospital networks, the malware can spread freely from his device throughout the network. For any healthcare organization, protection depends largely on how promptly new vulnerabilities are discovered, patches are issued, and updates installed on each of the thousands of devices throughout each organization. For too many, delays result in disaster. Secure web gateways and URL filtering Site-categorization approaches used by secure web gateways rely on “blacklisting” or “whitelisting” sites – that is, designating them as risky or safe. Like anti-virus and firewall solutions, this approach serves as an important layer of security by barring browsing on sites that are known to be security threats or inappropriate for the workplace. However, no list can encompass – or stay abreast of – the constantly growing and evolving pool of sites and apps on the web. It is beyond the ability of anyone – cybersecurity solution vendor, network administrator, or security officer to white- or blacklist more than a minuscule fraction of the websites that are out there. Helpdesks face a constant – and time-consuming – stream of access requests for unlisted sites. More significantly, this approach fails to block malicious code that’s injected in benign sites, which can infect unwitting users who click a link or simply browse the site. Chillingly, even legitimate sites may unwittingly serve up malvertising-laden ads or other drive-by malware. In fact, a indicates that nearly 1 in every 100 ads was impacted by a malicious or disruptive ad. Combined with a conservative estimate of 4-5 display ads per page and 5 pages per session, this suggests that over 20% of user sessions might be impacted by malicious or disruptive ads. survey led by Confiant The Cure: Detectionless cybersecurity protection As a detectionless, patch-free approach to secure browsing, remote browser isolation (RBI) adds a powerful layer of protection to healthcare organizations’ cybersecurity portfolios. It dramatically reduces the risk of malware infiltration of endpoints and networks, with no need to identify malicious content or distinguish it from browser-executable code that’s (thought to be) safe. Critically for chronically understaffed and oversubscribed healthcare organizations, RBI is transparent to users, who browse the internet as usual, on any device and browser they choose, with no degradation in performance. While users experience websites entirely naturally, on their device browsers, each browsing sessions is executed, from start to finish, on a remote virtual browser that is isolated in a disposable container, located in a “safe zone” of the organization’s network DMZ. There, far from the endpoint device, sessions are rendered in real time and streamed to each user’s local browser. A new container is allocated for every remote browsing session and tab, which is then discarded once it’s closed or inactive. Browser-executable code, including malware, never reaches the endpoint, yet the user browsing experience is totally seamless. The Cure in Action: How one tech-savvy hospital keeps web-borne malware out , one of the world’s leading facilities for active and intensive rehabilitation of children with physical, respiratory, and developmental disabilities, employs several medical teams and experts that routinely leverage technology to maximize patient care. ALYN Hospital Because technology contributes immeasurably to patient care, it, unfortunately, places ALYN at risk of cyber attacks – risks that Uri Inbar, Director of IT, is adamant to guard against. "ALYN Hospital has zero tolerance for malicious attacks that can cripple hospital systems, threaten patient wellbeing, and expose private information. It’s crucial for us to have all relevant protective layers against cyber attacks and other disasters, well beyond those required for our ISO certification," Inbar explained. ’s existing cybersecurity portfolio. It dramatically reduces the risk of malware infiltrating ALYN endpoints and network via browser-executable code that can slip past defensive cybersecurity solutions. RBI brings a powerful layer of protection to ALYN The solution is transparent to ALYN users, who use the Internet as usual, on any device and browser they choose, in every treatment room, with almost no degradation in performance. Content disarm and reconstruction (CDR) capabilities are integrated with the Alyn RBI solution to enable secure download of content from emails and websites while ensuring that it does not harbor hidden malware. Both solutions are clientless and centrally managed, enabling hospital IT staff to easily control permissions based on Active Directory users and groups. An ounce of prevention… The healthcare industry’s success in reducing the sheer number of breaches in recent years is encouraging. But it’s time to take a page from the public health playbook and ALYN Hospital. By preventing malware from ever touching their endpoints, healthcare organizations can help protect patient records, smooth internet access, contain IT costs, and most important of all, ensure uninterrupted care.

Healthcare – Fighting the Cyber Infection Epidemic 

By using technology, we are able to turn the entire healthcare industry from a reactive episodic model to one that is proactive and puts patients at the center of their care. These technology trends have completely revolutionized the healthcare industry. According to , . Orthogonal the healthcare industry is embracing technologies that allow people to share data from devices with others, making it easier for medical professionals to diagnose and treat patients remotely As technology in the healthcare industry continues to evolve, we can see a number of technology trends plunging into the healthcare industry for rendering enhanced medical services in order to improve the health of the patients. Big enterprises can be seen investing in different technologies to improve healthcare services. Here, in this blog, I have spoken about 5 healthcare trends in 2020 that will transform the healthcare industry. Let’s read in detail about these emerging trends in healthcare technology. Google, for instance, is collaborating with health delivery networks to build prediction models from big data to warn clinicians of high-risk conditions, such as sepsis and heart failure. Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence is one of the top healthcare trends that is revolutionizing the healthcare industry. AI- driven tools help doctors to make clinical decisions faster. For instance, one tool helps in examinations that need to be reviewed by a radiologist before being performed. The radiologist usually takes a lot of time without using AI. But, with AI, they can perform much faster. Using the tool saves the radiologist from making a new assessment each time. With this tool, the radiologist can simply confirm "yes" or "no" to tell whether the tool's suggestion is correct or not. If the algorithm is right, then the radiologist proceeds further to the next case and in case the algorithm is wrong, then it can be trained better so that it makes accurate decisions in future. Another tool, Aidoc, . Surely, AI is one of the top healthcare trends in 2020. uses AI to look for abnormalities in scans and is already being used commercially in over 100 sites. AI-enabled tools such as these help healthcare staff in performing medical functions more effectively and in less time According to the American Cancer Society, a high proportion of mammograms yield false results, leading to 1 in 2 healthy women being told they have cancer. The use of AI is enabling review and translation of mammograms 30 times faster with 99% accuracy, reducing the need for unnecessary biopsies. No wonder, RPA is one of the top healthcare trends in 2020. Scheduling patient appointments is one of the major benefits of RPA in healthcare. Scheduling online appointments to meet the doctor is a common process that every patient has to perform.  While scheduling online appointments, the healthcare providers are required to make records of personal information, diagnosis, and insurance details in the registration process. Robotic Process Automation Keeping a track record of a huge number of patients is a tough task to handle. Moreover, the patient appointments need to be aligned with the schedule and availability of the doctors in hospitals. Robotic Process Automation techniques help healthcare organizations in resolving problems related to scheduling patient appointments. RPA-driven bots scan patient data and then schedule appointments according to the type of medical treatment required, diagnosis, location, doctor availability, and other criterias. These bots can also let patients know about the unavailability of doctors for their appointment. According to the statistics available in McKinsey Quarterly , 36% of the healthcare tasks — mostly, managerial and back-office — are amenable to automation. Source Next in the list is Virtual Reality. Undoubtedly, Virtual Reality is one of the top healthcare trends in 2020 that will transform the entire healthcare system. The incredible benefits of virtual reality in the healthcare industry just can’t be ignored.  Virtual technology is being used by medical students  to learn and perform mock-surgeries. It’s also being used in performing physical therapy so as to help people recover from injury or trauma. Virtual Reality Hospital admissions decreased by 16% in a study of heart patients who received messages based on their condition to an app. All thanks to using these healthcare trends in 2020! The effectiveness of this tech on healthcare is likely going to  improve as medical professionals are investing their time to explore its applications. Undoubtedly, Virtual Reality is having a more significant impact on healthcare than any other technological advancement which makes it one of the emerging trends in healthcare technology. It becomes difficult to seek medical assistance if you’re disabled, a senior with low mobility, or at home alone in serious physical pain. It won’t be possible for you to drive yourself to the hospital. Thus, calling the ambulance might be unnecessary for the symptoms you’re experiencing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of older adults fall every year, and 20% of those falls are severe. Immediate At-Home Assistance Immediate at-home assistance is one the future trends in healthcare technology. Companies like Heal let people get an appointment scheduled with a licensed and certified doctor at their place of residence. You can know about the other advancements of assistive technology. The technology can detect falls and automatically request immediate assistance for seniors who may have been injured due to a fall. Amazing but true! It wouldn’t be wrong to say that these future healthcare trends in healthcare technology have proved to be a boon for patients as they now don’t have to travel while they are unwell. 68% of physicians say that at-home diagnostic testing will help to drive better outcomes for patients. This is something amazing and shocking too. Use of laser printed human organs is one of the future trends in healthcare technology which will prove very beneficial for the entire healthcare industry. is a company that’s dedicated to “solving the shortage of human organs and tissues for transplantation.” This is according to the American Transplant Foundation. Laser Printed Human Organs Prellis Biologics Every single day, about 20 people die waiting for a life-saving transplant that never happened. information By using this laser printing technology, Prellis Biologics has managed to mimic the human cell and replicate human organs. This advanced technology is still partly experimental, but future advancements are expected in the coming future. Soon medical professionals might be able to print a new human organ as easily as prescribing medication. All of these innovations are exciting healthcare trends in 2020 that you can see. By now, I am pretty sure that you have got a clear idea of the emerging trends in the healthcare industry. These incredible future trends in healthcare technology are promising and can bring a lot of changes in the way patients are treated now. The Bottomline 74% of people believe that sharing lifestyle information becomes more palatable if it is seen as a way to help physicians treat people more effectively , with some people in this group being willing to share dietary and exercise information if they could receive tailored information back. Nothing better than technology can help patients with the sharing of health information. It's only through these technology trends that patients can get medical recommendations best suited to them. Undoubtedly, these trends will improve the present healthcare conditions and make all the processes more efficient and faster.

5 Future Tech Trends in Healthcare

Cryptocurrencies are by far the most popular application of the blockchain. But, did you know that also has huge potential to improve many aspects of our lives? First. let’s take a look at what the blockchain actually is. blockchain technology Photo by on Chris Liverani Unsplash A simple way to understand the blockchain is to think about how Google Spreadsheets work. Users sharing a Google Sheet can both edit it at the same time, and see every change the other party makes as it happens. No one has to wait for the other party to make changes, or worry about what will happen if one of the versions gets lost. There is always a record of any changes made to the spreadsheet. The blockchain works in a similar fashion. It keeps track of transactions in a shared database that is reconciled as entries are made.This means no one can make changes to this database without the consent of all parties involved.There is no single location where the database is kept, (in other words, the records are decentralized.) All records in the database stay public and verifiable at all times, which makes them immune from hacking. This is what makes blockchain’s potential to transform life as we know it so powerful. It keeps parties involved in transactions honest, and also cuts out a lot of unnecessary third-parties at the same time. Here is a look at some important ways blockchain can improve our lives. 1. Incorruptible Bookkeeping Platform Blockchain is a perfect platform for bookkeeping. Every transaction on the blockchain is of public record and its enhanced security makes it a incorruptible platform. It can thus be used to fight financial, political and institutional corruption because no single party will ever be in control of all of the record keeping. 2. Delivering a Voting System Which Can’t Be Hacked Imagine a political process where voter fraud is non-existent and all election results were credible. Blockchain can help make that a reality. Blockchain technology is ideal for voter registration, identification, and tallying of votes because it can’t be altered in any way. It would make a massive difference in eliminating election corruption. 3. Eliminate Transaction Fees Because blockchain is decentralized, transaction fees can be eliminated. This means that sending and receiving of money can be made much easier, thus playing a key role in alleviating poverty and generally improving the quality of life. 4. Transparent and Risk-Free Insurance Management System Through its hack-free encryption system, insurers will be able to easily capture information on insured properties. This will help Insurance eliminate insurance fraud, resulting in massive savings to consumers. It also ensures that insurance claims are processed transparently, quickly and without error. 5. Healthcare Sector Applications Blockchain can be used for the encoding and storage of health records. Users will receive a private key which will only grant health record access to authorized persons. This will help eliminate lost records, which involves huge cost, treatment delays and inconvenience. Applying blockchain to health records also ensures that in an emergency situation, occurring anywhere in the world, qualified personnel will be able to access critical health data. It can also be used to ensure that medical research is done in a secure, transparent and confidential manner. 6. Creation of Smart Contracts Imagine a contract where the terms are automatically fulfilled when certain conditions were met — without involving any third-parties. That’s the promise of a smart contract. Smart allow for automated payments to be made after parties involved agree the conditions outlined have been met. For example, a car could be rented without needing to visit an agent. The person wanting to rent the car could step up to a kiosk, and then provide their driver’s license and cryptocurrency payment. The kiosk would then instantly deliver the keys as soon as the driver’s license and payment were verified. Any damages to the vehicle could be detected automatically via sensors, and instantly charged back to the renter. PARTING SHOT The power of blockchain technology can never be underestimated. When, and not if, the blockchain goes mainstream, its role in bettering our quality of life is limitless.

Blockchain: Beyond Cryptocurrency

Composed of four elements, and , a SWOT analysis framework provides excellent insight for evaluating the state of a project’s well-being through the lens of a birds-eye view. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats It can help formulate decisions on what areas might require more attention, set performance goals, and organize a foundational understanding that a project is headed. *Note, SWOT is an analysis of operational/fundamental elements. This is not a model to be used for technical or trading purposes. (NFA, DYOR) Rarely (if ever) used in crypto, it is time to apply this timeless method of evaluation to the digital asset space. Today, Solana, one of the most performant L1 blockchains in the industry will get a SWOT. Strengths (Internal) (Helpful) 1. High Transaction throughput Handling ~4,500 TPS on average, the Solana network can theoretically, potentially be capable of achieving over 700,000 TPS. Coupled with its low latency the network has tremendous potential to draw in a wide range of applications/use cases that it would be able to sustain. 2. Strong Developer Adoption Having over 2,000 developers puts Solana in second place (behind only Ethereum) of being the most actively developed network. The hackathons that are constantly being held have brought so much positive responses from developers desiring and willing to join Solana that it seems this trend will continue to grow. 3. Well Funded Backed by prominent venture capital firms and drawing attention from many new financial institutions, the foundation that oversees Solana’s development has deep pockets to weather long periods of uncertainty and pursue growth and development. 4. Monolithic Architecture Having all core functionality baked into a single software structure creates very strong dependencies between the network and the token. 5. Healthy TVL distribution The balance of Solana’s native token SOL is not overly concentrated in any single protocol; it actually has one of the best distributions of TVL across all L1 and many L2s. 6. Strong Nakamoto Coefficient The Nakamoto coefficient is a measure of decentralization. Floating around 34, Solana boasts one of the highest measures across all L1 chains. Weaknesses (Internal) (Harmful) 1. Constant Outages Notorious for its random halts and network outages, Solana catches so much heat from degen decentralization maxis on Twitter about how it’s always going out. If more valuable operations are to arrive on Solana, outages must not be present as they would ultimately deter end users. 2. Subject to mass Spam Though to be one of the major causes of the network halting, Spam is rampant on Solana due to its low fees and fast transaction times. By virtue of its nature, spam is low-value/malicious activity that denies potentially important/valuable transactions from taking place. Which results in failed transactions and confused users. 3. Lack of Modularity While its monolithic architecture provides benefits, it does come at the tradeoff of being rigid. Potentially denying it of novel developments that are being utilized in the broader industry. Opportunities (External) (Helpful) 1. Mobile Platform Launching the SAGA mobile phone and creating its own accompanying app store has the potential to tap into a vector of adoption that has not been contended and does not have competition. 2. Retail Adoption due to low fees & high speed The vast majority of users will not use a platform that requires long wait times and incurs high operational costs. Consumers are fickle, they want what they want, when they want it! That is absolutely logical and Solana delivers! 3. Utilization as defacto DEPIN chain Decentralized physical infrastructure has been a hot topic with the potential to generate massive transactional velocity. Solana’s strong geographic distribution and underlying equipment lends itself perfectly to processing this kind of information. Two major infrastructure projects, Helium and Render, recently migrated to Solana highlighting this use case. 4. Utilization for GameFI Gaming is a highly contended sector and considered to be one of the most promising in terms of mass onboarding use cases. Blockchains capabilities to financialize gaming has sparked a new category of competition that has had hundreds of millions of dollars thrown at it. Even in the current difficult market cycle Solana Ventures has over $150 million USD allocated just for this purpose. Threats (External) (Harmful) 1. Competition from new L1s There has been a new generation of blockchains popping up (Aptos, SUI), all vying to displace older projects with their superior performance. Undoubtedly, as there are more advancements in technology these new L1s do have the potential to offer an exponentially better user and security experience than their predecessors. 2. New technological landscape of Modularity in the industry With constant conversations about rollups, sidechains and nested blockchains buzzing around the absence of modularity in Solana’s network might leave it out of this evolution. 3. Affiliation to FTX and SBF There is a strong connotation between SOL and the sh*tshow of the FTX platform’s debacle. While this is no longer considered likely to be catastrophic to the network, it is still something that is constantly brought up in conversations around Solana. 4. Unbalanced User Base Solana is an extremely technically complex project that demands a high level of education in order to properly understand all of its nuances. As it stands, the spectrum of users is extremely divergent; on the one hand, there are brilliant developers and technologists that support the network, on the other hand, there are absolute buffoon degens that cannot understand what makes the network different from anything else. Odds are that my bias might have intruded on the objectivity of this analysis, nevertheless, regardless of what this analysis shows, I am personally ultra-bullish on Solana over the next few years. I see all of the weaknesses as just opportunities for improvement and the threats as just FUD inherent to all projects. You might have noticed that there is no talk about regulation, that is because regulation would apply to absolutely every project and this SWOT is focused on Solana. I might have missed something and would tremendously appreciate some feedback. Thank you so much for reading, I hope this serves you well on your journey. Live long and prosper 🥂 Also published . here

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