Health Innovation



Closing Gaps in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment with Integrated Care and Real-World Data

By Christie Teigland PhD – The CDC recently reported a nearly 30% decline in opioid-related deaths in 2024. It’s a promising milestone but it’s far from a full recovery. Our own research into opioid use disorder shows that the crisis is not over, as high hospitalization rates and persistent gaps in follow-up care continue to put patients at risk of potential overdose, and subsequently, death.


Why Every Diagnostic Lab Needs a Modern LIMS

By Parthasarathy Sathyaji – In today’s fast-moving healthcare world, diagnostic labs play a crucial role in helping doctors make accurate and timely decisions. But many labs still face day-to-day struggles like paperwork, delays, and communication gaps. That’s where a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) can make a big difference.


Breaking the Vendor Lock-In Cycle

By Helio Matsumoto – Breaking the Vendor Lock-In Cycle: The Path Toward Healthcare IT Liberation Today – America’s healthcare systems are struggling. While headlines focus on nursing shortages and rising costs, a larger crisis is unfolding behind the scenes in server rooms and IT departments across the country.


The Role of Electronic Skin (E-Skin) in Patient Monitoring

By Ellie Gabel – Electronic skin (e‑skin) is an ultrathin, stretchable adhesive sensor that conforms to the epidermis. It captures vital signals such as ECG, muscle activity, movement and temperature, transforming patient monitoring from brief snapshots to continuous, decision‑ready data.


The U.S. Health Paradox

By Gil Bashe – This is not a crisis of scarcity. It is a crisis of priorities. The U.S. health system does not consistently organize its clinical, financial, or policy decisions around the shared goal of improving people’s health: their physical and mental well-being.