Blog November 30, 2016
Fun signs beat finger-wagging commands
Nobody gets human motivation like Dan Pink. Part office anthropologist, part investigative journalist, part great storyteller, he’s on a mission to change the world of work.
Blog November 30, 2016
Nobody gets human motivation like Dan Pink. Part office anthropologist, part investigative journalist, part great storyteller, he’s on a mission to change the world of work.
Blog November 30, 2016
Adult life, it turns out, is full of lots of things you should do. But what do people like you actually do? That’s where comparative data comes in. We have been following this for a while, even created SnackStats on the trend, but it keeps popping up.
Blog November 30, 2016
The neighborhood drug store is evolving to offer a lot more than flu shots. The in-house white coats now include pharmacists, nurse practitioners, even doctors.
Blog November 30, 2016
42% of online adults use multiple social media sites and those who choose only 1, typically use Facebook according to Pew Research.
Blog November 30, 2016
According to a study by CapGemini and Quantia MD, the digital experience of healthcare is growing rapidly, especially among new physicians. 2014 is the digital tipping point where Digital Natives outnumber Digital Immigrants.
Blog November 30, 2016
I went to the movies the other day and I was greeted at the ticket counter to discover that I had my own assigned seat. As I sat down, a server asked if I would like anything to eat or drink.
Blog November 30, 2016
I recently had the opportunity to attend and speak at a very unforgettable TEDx event. One that definitely changed my thinking about culture and connectivity.
Blog November 30, 2016
While wearables are getting quite a bit of attention in the quantified self movement, what to do with this type of data has been a puzzle to healthcare professionals. With this new technology, we have the ability to know way more than we ever knew what to do with.
Blog November 30, 2016
Today, everything that can be tracked already is – or will be soon. So that begs the question, who does your data belong to? Is it yours, or does somebody else own it? If it’s yours, what are you doing with it?
Blog November 30, 2016
Our aging population is creating new healthcare demands–new demands that require more physicians and more expert opinions at the point of care than ever before.
Blog November 30, 2016
Here it is! GSW’s third report of their 4-part annual trends series: Digital Trends. Find out what’s trending in 2015 for wearables, virtual reality and consumer technology adoption.
Blog November 30, 2016
Roughly 1 billion doctor’s office visits occur each year. Research has shown that out of those visits, about 70% of them are unnecessary or could have been easily avoided with a quick question directed towards a specialist.
Blog November 30, 2016
It’s here! The fourth and final trend report of the year: Consumer Trends. Find out why 70 may be the new 50 and how the return of men is changing in-store dynamics.
Blog November 30, 2016
Have a wall nearby? How about a table? Maybe just a blank white markerboard? Now you can turn any and all of those surfaces into an interactive and dynamic touch screen using the new pocket-sized projector called TouchJet.
Blog November 30, 2016
We are thrilled to share with you the second part of our two-part series on millennials. In our first report, GSW, Allidura Consumer and Harris Poll teamed up to survey 2,015 adult millennials (18 – 32 year olds).
Blog November 30, 2016
Think you have health condition? Ask Google. No, I don’t mean opening your web browser and entering in a few keywords. Instead, consult your wearable device that is scanning your cells, looking for any abnormalities that may be indicative of a medical condition.
Blog November 30, 2016
“Even though it’s online you feel very much apart of the community” “Its just second nature for me now” These are quotes you might not expect a 70 year old, much less one who is discussing their digital health intervention, to say.
Blog November 30, 2016
We started tracking the trend of the growing number of “disillusioned doctors” who are overwhelmed due to new requirements, expectations, and demands of their jobs in our 2015 Health Trends report (shameless plug).
Blog November 30, 2016
What does the largest app for meeting new people and the NHS Blood and Transplant organization have in common? It’s challenging and frustrating waiting for a match.
Blog November 30, 2016
Genentech is a company we’ve covered quite a few times for their innovative experiences and general attitude toward healthcare. This is no different.
Blog November 30, 2016
Hot off the press. Apple’s Carekit was announced yesterday at their annual “Loop You In” event. The kit, set to launch in April, is yet another way the company is getting more involved in health care.
Blog November 30, 2016
Recently Adweek interviewed the new Chief Marketing Officer of CVS. In that interview Norman de Greve explained that the move to stop selling cigarettes in all of their stores wasn’t the last step in CVS’s plan to help people live healthier lives.
Blog November 30, 2016
For a while now activists have been on Pharmaceutical companies to stop gouging prices. These high prices make is near impossible for poorer countries to afford these drugs or make them available at all.
Blog November 30, 2016
The trend toward Virtual Reality experiences is continuing to rise and has become more than just another techie buzzword. With the various headsets that are coming out and have come out like the Samsung Gear and the HTC Vive, it is having a huge impact in advertising.
Blog November 30, 2016
A recent survey from the John A. Hartford Foundation found that while most doctors believe its important to have conversations with their elderly patients about end-of-life-care, they are not provided with the support they need from their health systems.
Blog November 30, 2016
For the last few years, patient portals have been driving a sweeping change in the way patients interact with their health records and communicate with their providers.
Blog November 30, 2016
There’s a new kid in town, and every messenger app wants to be their friend. In fact, most of them, including Kik, GroupMe, Twitter, and Slack already have a slight in – but one brand is poised to make a big move.
Blog November 30, 2016
It’s difficult to imagine, with the current news around drug prices and the generally negative opinion on DTC advertising, that the reputation of Pharma might actually be getting better but it turns out it is.
Blog November 30, 2016
Researchers at Indiana University and University of California recently launched a banner ad within the Grinder app to distribute free self-testing kits to the more than 5 million Grinder users.
Blog November 30, 2016
‘Be The Match’ is a nonprofit organization that hosts a bone marrow registry to help blood cancer patients find donor matches. The campaign, “Be The Guy”, is designed to attract 18-24 year old males to join the Be The Match donor registry.
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