Health Networks and Hospitals

Hospital Administrators Will Need to Understand How the Chronobiome Could Impact Precision Medicine

Recent research into the human chronobiome has shown that the “normal” circadian rhythm can vary significantly in healthy individuals. This means that chronotherapies which are based on an average individual’s circadian rhythm may not be as efficacious for everyone.

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How to Make Oil (IT) and Water (Physicians) Mix in Precision Medicine Initiatives

“Don’t underestimate the importance of aligning the interests of different stakeholders,” says the CTO of the Danish National Genome Center. Here are his tips for getting alignment on shared goals.

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Dilemma for Hospitals and Health Systems: Finding the Productive Middle Ground in the Precision Medicine vs Population Health Debate

While a recent report suggests expanding or initiating precision medicine efforts is imminent among health systems, some worry that precision medicine may take away from population health. The task for hospital and health system leaders is to determine a complementing balance of both efforts A report from the Center for Connected Medicine demonstrates just how

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UCSF Steps Up Biobanking Program Efforts, Naming Its First Chief Biobank Officer

Analysts predict that the global tissue banking market will grow to nearly $3 billion by 2026. Health executives at UCSF have recognized this trend and are executing on plan to attract patients and funding, and ultimately improve outcomes…

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Bridging the Gap Between the Clinical Possibilities and Economics of Precision Medicine

From research and development to pricing and access, the discourse on precision medicine is expanding, reflecting the emergence of new and multiple ideas of precision medicine aims in relation to healthcare economics, payment models, and patient outcomes…

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