Healthcare Transformation

CEO Viewpoint: Dr Daniel Tan on future-proofing your lab (and career)

Q&A with Dr Daniel Tan, CEO of Parkway Laboratories

As CEO of Parkway Laboratory Services (PLS) and Angsana Molecular & Diagnostic Laboratory (AMDL) in Singapore, Dr Daniel Tan has extensive experience in clinical lab management and transformation. In this interview with Lab Insights, he answers questions on a variety of topics, including: [00:07] – current role at PLS and AMDL [01:06] – career journey and […]

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HCV screening in Egypt: key elements of a successful national screening programme

HCV screening in Egypt: key elements of a successful national screening programme

This article is part of a series on hepatitis C (HCV) elimination in Pakistan and other high-risk countries around the world. Forthcoming articles in this series will cover the Pakistani provinces of Sindh and Punjab. Scroll to the bottom of the article for the full list. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the world’s

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AI in the clinical lab: what are the regulatory implications?

AI regulation in the clinical lab: what are the regulatory implications?

Since 2018, FDA approvals for artificial intelligence (AI)-based medical devices have been on the rise. This includes a growing array of AI algorithms that may be used in clinical labs or leverage clinical lab data. AI attracts regulatory scrutiny due to concerns around transparency and explainability associated with the technology. However, not every healthcare product

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For vaccination ‘passports’, the past offers a glimpse at the challenges ahead

For vaccination passports, the past offers a glimpse at the challenges ahead

Optimism about the development and rollout of vaccines for COVID-19 has spurred efforts to efficiently record and authenticate those who have been vaccinated. This has inspired new discussions of how to create a ‘vaccination passport’ that would allow the carrier to be able to travel between countries, return to work, go to school, attend events

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How digital health regulations can impact clinical labs

How digital health regulations can impact clinical labs

Rapid advances in digital health, particularly in the last decade, are revolutionising the management of health conditions. From wearable gadgets to artificial intelligence (AI)-based software, end users span from patients to clinical lab personnel. As with all medical products, digital health solutions with a medical purpose are subject to regulation. Existing regulatory frameworks initially developed

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Singapore CTO explores real-time data for precision medicine and health AI

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As Group Chief Technology Officer at the National University Health System (NUHS) in Singapore, Prof Ngiam Kee Yuan spends a lot of time thinking about how to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches to healthcare data. In this recent talk at RED2020, Prof Ngiam argues that modern computing architectures and live-stream data are essential for realising

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How Siriraj Hospital is reimagining the patient journey in Thailand

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As the biggest state hospital in Thailand, Siriraj Hospital used to face many challenges common in public healthcare institutions: overcrowding, long waiting times and complex care pathways. But in recent years, Siriraj implemented innovative digital solutions, laboratory technologies and operating models that helped to improve the patient journey. This “virtual site visit” showcases their progress in developing mobile apps

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Doctor Anywhere: diagnosis and management of chronic diseases at home

Doctor Anywhere: diagnosis and management of chronic diseases at home

Doctor Anywhere, a tech-enabled healthcare services platform, offers a wide range of services. In this talk at RED 2020, associate director Dr Raymond Ong shares details on their key projects in APAC, including a home-based diabetes disease management programme that leverages HbA1c point-of-care testing. Key topics are as follows: 1 – Intro and overview on

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