Defining the standards of virtual care for health and telemedicine after COVID-19
Healthcare technology is rapidly becoming a fundamental part of the delivery of care, as it enables hospitals, physicians, payers and employer groups to be cost efficient, while improving the availability and quality of care.
How standards help protect frontline healthcare workers
Healthcare services are united in facing the coronavirus pandemic, with many thousands of vital workers and carers at the frontline. Funding cuts, an ageing workforce, rising demand for services and a growing technology skills gap has driven shortages of healthcare workers globally. Find out how a standards-based approach can help.
UK guidance on stand-alone medical device software including apps issued
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued updated guidance to help identify the health apps which are medical devices.
Modifications to regulatory approaches for AI–based medical device software will depend on the type and nature of the algorithm, and the associated risks.
Regulation and standardization of AI in healthcare
As further advancements are made with AI technology, regulators may consider multiple approaches for addressing the safety and effectiveness of AI in healthcare.
It’s widely accepted that healthcare has lagged behind other industries when it comes to cybersecurity, and that the industry needs to close the gap. Thankfully, healthcare managers can use standards to build resilience across diverse cybersecurity fronts simultaneously.
With significant data breaches hitting the headlines each year, healthcare cybersecurity is a major and expanding area for investment. Some experts predict the market will grow by almost 20% over the next five years, and it’s not difficult to see why.
Where is the consumer genetic testing industry headed?
From uncovering health risks to long lost family, consumer popularity for DNA testing has soared. This has put a spotlight on the quality and purpose of these test kits. We explore the challenges and opportunities within the consumer genetic testing market.
Head of Innovation Policy at BSI, Daniel Barlow, was recently interviewed by Infinity Health, where he shared the role that we play within UK healthcare.
Defining the standards of virtual care for health and telemedicine after COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in the urgent need to connect health and care providers to their patients through remote appointments, and a need to address the ongoing concerns about how delivery of care would be maintained.
