Digital innovations using connectivity and technologies like blockchain as well as artificial intelligence (AI) offer promises to transform healthcare. Some claim that these technologies are trending towards the peak of the Gartner’s hype curve, if not already there. In fact, about $2.7B worth of venture investment has gone into AI in healthcare over last 6 years according to Rock Health – just over 10% of all venture dollars invested in digital health during that period. On

As patients, have we ever thought that issues with Healthcare IT systems like Electronics Health Record (EHR) and its components such as Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE), Electronic Medication Administration Record (e-MAR), Clinical Decision Support (CDS) system, etc. could lead to death, permanent loss of a bodily function or other serious injuries? A study commissioned by the Joint Commission revealed that, if not careful, these systems have indeed led to serious