Posts Tagged ‘healthcare’

  Gordon Ritter, co-founder and general partner of Emergence Capital, wrote an article in TechCrunch the day after Thanksgiving in which he spoke about the prowess of “industry cloud companies” – companies that develop software for specific verticals. “These companies might not be well-known outside specific industries, but ask anyone within an industry vertical and […]

  Clinical trials face long delays and, in some cases, are even cancelled because too few subjects are enrolled. Sponsors and CROs have different recruitment strategies, from advertising through mainstream media (although this practice is not as widespread you’d think) to the use of mobile and digital applications. But, one of the most effective ways […]

It is hard to believe we are in December already! Where has 2015 gone? We are still entrenched in the transformation of healthcare and it will be interesting to witness the continued evolution in 2016. One area that will continue to be a focal point for healthcare organizations is analytics and the ability to transform […]

  Presidential debates. Daraprim. Martin Shkreli. Drug pricing is what everyone’s talking about. Dr. Joshua P. Cohen, a research associate professor at the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, wrote an excellent article that breaks down how drug prices are determined. He also shared some key facts that support the notion of the […]

  I normally don’t bother reading (consciously, at least) the comments section of news articles because they’re often full of spam or disgruntled readers. But, one particular comment posted for a Wall Street Journal article caught my eye. The article was discussing the increased use of mobile apps in clinical practice. 

According to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, about 60 percent of individuals over 65 will require some type of long-term care services during their lifetime and over 40 percent will receive care in a nursing home for some period.1 Through the Medicare Care Choices Model, in conjunction with payment reform initiatives, (CMS)  there is […]

Digital is changing industries, and an engaging and compelling digital experience is now a must in healthcare. The web is one of the most powerful tools available to connect with current and future patients, but even beyond this, it’s critical for organizations to engage with patients and members through a cohesive, multi-channel, and personalized experience. […]

According to the Congressional Budget Office, five diagnostic groups, including diabetes, chronic heart disease, chronic pulmonary disease, cancer and obesity account for a disproportionate amount of US healthcare spending. This, along with predicted nursing shortages, requires healthcare providers to optimize patient engagement and management of patients outside the walls of the hospital or clinic. Communication […]

IBM Insight, the premier big data and analytics user conference, is quickly approaching and we’re excited to connect with you at the event. Perficient is proud to be a Gold Plus Sponsor of IBM Insight 2015, which is being held October 25-29 in Las Vegas. Visit us at booth #751 in the EXPO Hall, where […]

There are many ways to improve the health and longevity of humans, but one of the greatest transformations in public health could be in the form of an automobile. In a recent article in The Atlantic, researchers estimate that the driverless car could reduce traffic fatalities by up to 90 percent by the middle of […]

Healthcare CIO Series: Interviews with David Chou, CIO I am teaming up with CIO David Chou (@dchou1107), an executive with more than 13 years of experience in the healthcare industry to bring you a series of blog posts that provide a unique perspective on some of the healthcare industry’s biggest trends and challenges. David has […]

  As many of you know, Perficient has a practice devoted to Salesforce.com solutions. So, it shouldn’t be a surprise that a bunch of my colleagues are at this year’s Dreamforce event and furiously blogging about what they’re hearing. One of the posts that caught my attention was from Mike Porter, who sat in Dr. […]