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What is Radar Healthcare? Here at Radar Healthcare, we have the ongoing opportunity and responsibility to improve patient safety and the quality of care for all. As part of the integrated software and systems we provide to our 70,000+ customers, organisations are able to transform unreliable and outdated processes and inconsistent communications into a much more streamlined and centralised…
The consequences of poor air quality are grave, and if people are made more aware of how serious they can be, they would probably change their lifestyles or demand more protection. With nine million deaths annually resulting from poor air quality, it’s clear that air pollution is linked to health issues. The health consequences can be as serious as to cause respiratory diseases, cancer,…
So, you've come up with the perfect idea for a medical device but aren't sure how to go about marketing and selling it? You're not alone! In fact, developing the perfect marketing strategy and sales plan can be tricky since there are so many different factors to consider when you're trying to sell medical devices. 1) Know your audience The audience for medical device marketing is ever-changing. To create the perfect plan, you need to know who you are targeting. This could be different segments of the market or specific parts of the product offering. For instance, if you want to get your product into hospitals, then your target audience would be hospital executives, clinici…
Pathology laboratories are vital in any medical practice as a unique medical field establishment. However, this kind of establishment can vary in iterations and size and, at times, can be part of the hospital. Most laboratories are established near hospitals or medical practice facilities, given the work it does. While hospital labs generate only 3 to 5 percent of hospital revenue, their findings make 70 to 80 percent of a patient’s electronic health record (EHR). Furthermore, CDC estimated that almost 70 percent of doctors’ medical decisions are based on lab test results. This means careful att…
Despite these numbers continuing to rise and only 27% of healthcare workers, asked in a 2021 survey, feeling that there are enough members of staff on each ward, there has been very little government support offered. With this in mind, the patient safety and compliance experts at Radar Healthcare have compiled a list of simple yet effective methods of self-care, in order for healthcare workers to use during times of crisis and help them to successfully switch off after a long shift. Try to calm your mind after a stressful day. This can…
The war in Ukraine has shone a spotlight on the reliance of the pharmaceutical sector on certain countries when it comes to manufacturing and drug discovery. Before the war, Ukraine had around 2,500 clinical trial sites however a number of big pharma organizations including Merck, Abbvie and Sanofi have since halted their studies. Meanwhile, others have announced they have stopped conducting trials in Russia while the war is ongoing, raising further concerns in the industry over the potential consequences for drug development. While the conflict will undoubtedly have an impact, a new report has revealed the countries where the most cl…
There are over 15 million people living with a long-term physical health condition in the UK. Providing patients with the freedom to live a fulfilling life is an essential part of their healthcare, but can be difficult to balance with regular medical treatment. Here Dave Walsha, sales manager at precision drive system supplier EMS explains how advances in wearable Med T…
Earlier this year the NHS’s waitlist hit a record 6.4 million, the highest recorded total since records began in 2007. The COVID-19 pandemic put unprecedented pressure on the NHS as it prioritised treating COVID patien…
Loneliness can occur when someone is feeling socially isolated, excluded, or misunderstood. Unfortunately, loneliness is a huge public health challenge and is something that many people experience daily, including NHS staff, healthcare workers, and their patients. Long-term loneliness can have a huge impact on physical and mental health, with some studies suggestin…
The healthcare sector is an enormous conceptualization that includes businesses that provide medical services like hospitals, nursing homes, private clinical, fabricated medical equipment or drugs like pharmaceuticals, healthcare technology, medical insurance, and other medical facilities that offer services to patients. Any company includes products or services belonging to the healthcare sector.…
Scientists in Sweden from Linköping University have successfully developed implantable corneas from pig skin for 14 previously blind patients. From sites in Iran and India, a study was performed on 20 patients who got an implant for restoring their corneal thickness and curvature to a normal level. The visual outcome was perfect as a human-donated cornea was used. Fourteen patients entered the pilot study blind, and after two ye…
Long Covid is a range of new, returning, or ongoing symptoms after the infection of Covid-19, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARs CoV-2 infection(PASC), technically by name. Its symptoms vary, and it has no test for its diagnosis. After a month of infection, the symptoms appear as fatigue, difficulty breathing, cough, brain fog, diarrhoea, pains in the joints, muscles, stomach, and many mor…
There are countless obstacles associated with providing medical equipment to countries affected by war and humanitarian crises, with increased difficulty for individuals in need to access potentially lifesaving products. That’s why finding the right procurement solutions at the right time is crucial. With nearly 16 million individuals within Ukraine currently needing humanitarian aid, simple yet essential medical equipment can make all the difference. Procurement services are more relevant th…
Inulin Market : Introduction Wheat, onions, bananas, leeks, artichokes, and asparagus are just a few examples of the many fruits, vegetables, and herbs that contain inulin. Inulin is a substance found frequently in plants, and some makers add it to processed meals. Another polymer of the fructose molecule is inulin (fructan). It is prebiotic, which means that it feeds the beneficial bacteria in the gut, like other fructans do. Additionally, inulin and other prebiotics are converted by gut…
Medical billing for mental health services is more complicated than in other areas of healthcare due to the types of services, time, scope, and restraints placed on mental health treatments. For instance, if a patient visits a doctor for a routine check-up, they will almost certainly go through a standard series of tests and exams. This typically includes measuring the patient’s height and weight, taking their blood pressure, listening to their heart, and possibly drawing blood. These exams, for the most part, are standardized across all patients, take the same amount of time,…
Navigating the insurance claim can be challenging for mental health practitioners, mainly if you are into individual or small facility practice. While most large medical facilities have an entire dedicated department trained in researching, submitting, and following up on the billing and the claims, you might be ‘winging it. It is because mental health billing is more complex and complicated than other medical billing. In fact, there is a lack of uniformity in the billing process. In most medical practices, standardized tests and services are performed. However, in me…
Healthcare organizations are dedicated to providing excellent care for th…
It is a well-known fact that without procurement, most businesses would not be able to operate. Reliable procurement management allows for projects and processes to be completed successfully, ensuring that items or services are provided on time, and at the right prices. Procurement can be a complex process, involving negotiation, building relationships and guaranteeing the timely delivery of potentially lifesaving products and services as is the case with healthcare procurement, which introduces additional challenges and req…
Healthcare organizations are dedicated to providing excellent care for th…
In current times, businesses and citizens are seeking more reassurance and proactive support from the public sector than ever before, as they weather the remaining storm of COVID-19. In turn, those working in the public are dealing with a long list of challenges every single day to meet new needs and requirements. Under ‘normal’ circumstances, citizens already hope to deal with the public sector in the same seamless and convenient way that the…