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Majority of burned-out clinical support staff point to patient communications as the culprit

A study published this week from the patient experience vendor WELL Health found that the vast majority of frontline clinical support staff are reporting moderate to extreme burnout.   Nearly two-thirds say they’ve considered switching jobs or quitting due to stress.   “While much has been reported on doctor and nurse burnout, less attention has… Read More »

Survey says majority of Americans won’t use COVID-19 contact-tracing apps

According to a study commissioned by the security software vendor Avira, 71% of Americans say they won’t use COVID-19 contact-tracing apps, with many citing potential privacy and security issues. Government and healthcare professionals were the least likely to say they’d download the apps, and about three-quarters of people surveyed believed their digital privacy would be… Read More »

Hg purchases majority stake in Intelerad Medical Systems

A London private equity investment firm has purchased a stake in Intelerad Medical Systems, a Montreal-based company that develops medical imaging software and workflow solutions. Executives of the new investors, Hg, say healthcare technology is a core sector for the equity firm. It’s partnering with Ardan, a boutique investment firm dedicated to the healthcare software… Read More »