The conversation around some of our most fearsome diseases is changing, taking on new notes of optimism and hope. It is possible for diseases that were considered deadly to be diagnosed and treated in time with greater precision, thanks to the numerous tech-driven gains and innovations. Innovations, even though some are in their early stages, have helped realize the future of personalized medicine.

Regulations regarding clinical trials have recently changed. These changes are to ensure transparency of the process and increase credibility. Changes include:

The wonderful thing about being in the healthcare business right now is that we have the ability to leverage untold volumes of data and information. This confers world-changing power on those who know how to harness and use it.

Technology makes it possible to collect enormous amounts of data from tiny amounts of biological fluid. Thanks to Volumetric Absorptive Microsampling (VAMS™) technology, it is now possible to collect capillary blood and other biological fluids as precise, volumetrically accurate specimens.

The applications for this innovation in smarter healthcare are myriad and only beginning to be properly explored. Here are some of the big ones.

In news from the world of veterinary medicinal product development, the State Scientific Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives in Lviv, Ukraine is moving forward with an innovative research project using Mitra^® microsampling devices, powered by Volumetric Absorptive Microsampling (VAMS™) technology. The laboratory has developed a quick and accurate LC-MS/MS method for measuring florfenicol, an antibiotic used on farm animals.

When working with Medicare patients, it’s essential that you are familiar with MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act) and MIPS (Merit-Based Incentive Payment System). These two programs affect the way Medicare patients are processed and covered.

With technological advancement and the need to develop better ways of delivering improved healthcare, new strategies are emerging. One of these strategies is the patient-centered medical home (PCMH). The PCMH model promises to improve healthcare in America through the transformation of primary care delivery.