Anthony Marais

NEC Orchestrating Future Fund has significantly invested in Aetion, a U.S.-based provider of healthcare analytics platforms, to foster a groundbreaking partnership aimed at enhancing the Real World Data (RWD) and Real World Evidence (RWE) business, particularly in drug development. This collaboration seeks to address the pressing need for

Imagine a healthcare ecosystem where doctors can instantly access patient records regardless of the originating hospital or clinic, streamlining treatment and preventing repetitive procedures like unnecessary tests or imaging. This vision is at the heart of healthcare interoperability—an essential framework enabling diverse systems to share, store

The evolving landscape of healthcare is continually shaped by challenges and innovations, none more significant than the sweeping changes seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the leadership of Beth Anderson, Vermont's Health Information Exchange (HIE), managed by Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL), has undergone a substantial

Systemic risk in healthcare, a concept often associated with the financial sector, entails the threat that the failure of one element can precipitate failures across interconnected entities within the entire system. This concept has gained prominence in the healthcare sector due to recent incidents that dramatically exposed its vulnerabilities.

The field of healthcare data science is rapidly growing, driven by the increasing volume of healthcare data and the need for innovative solutions to global health challenges. This multidisciplinary field merges traditional data science with specialized healthcare knowledge, leading to significant advancements in patient outcomes and reductions in

Veradigm has opted for a standalone strategy for its Electronic Health Records (EHR) platform after conducting a rigorous review process involving over 30 potential buyers. Despite high interest, including five preliminary offers for strategic partnerships or financial sponsorships, the company's board of directors has decided that fostering

The article titled "Top 12 Client-Rated End-to-End Healthcare Cybersecurity Vendors Announced" is an insightful evaluation of leading cybersecurity vendors catering specifically to the healthcare industry, based on a comprehensive survey conducted between the second quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. The survey engaged 1,812

In recent years, cyberattacks on healthcare networks have become more frequent and severe, exposing sensitive data and compromising patient trust. The significant data breaches reported by Community Health Center Inc. and NorthBay Healthcare Corporation are stark reminders of the vulnerabilities within healthcare systems. At Community Health

The legal dispute between Epic Systems, a leading electronic health record (EHR) company, and Particle Health, a health tech startup, has become a significant focal point in the health information technology industry. The core of the conflict revolves around allegations of monopolistic and anticompetitive practices, with Particle Health claiming

Arizona State University (ASU) has announced the appointment of Jyotishman Pathak as the inaugural dean of the new School of Technology for Public Health, effective July 1. This new institution aims to integrate technology with public health to address urgent challenges on local, national, and global levels. Pathak's extensive background in