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Breathing easy: How digital inhalers are changing asthma treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

First approved in 2018, the system has since been used across different settings for asthmatic patients. Enhancing the patient experience Today, digital inhalers are no longer limited to medication delivery. However, their use in routine healthcare is still limited,” adds Chan.

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A Program For Achieving Readmission Reduction. One Patient At A Time.

Proxsys Rx

As noted in a 2018 study conducted by the National Institutes Of Health ( NIH ), one of the cornerstones of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( ACA ) is the Hospital Quality Initiative for enhancing patient safety, reducing hospital readmissions, improving quality, and minimizing healthcare costs.

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Amazon Health… Third Time’s a Charm  

Fuld & Company Blog

Once again, Amazon has pivoted in its attempt to break into the US healthcare market with its acquisition of One Medical. Back in 2018, Amazon’s acquisition of PillPack was a definite success, as part of its enabling the online giant to become a key player in the drug supply chain. million customers.