MedCity News June 3, 2024
The large-scale, multidisciplinary effort to improve the performance of pulse oximeters provides an example of the value of collaboration to solve problems and shows how industry partners can contribute in a significant way when they have a seat at the table.
No issue in healthcare or life sciences can be solved by a single stakeholder. As an example, effective chronic condition management needs a multidisciplinary care team and benefits from payment policies that reward value over volume. A similar principle applies to solving critical health equity issues. The complexity of social determinants of health demands partnership across the continuum of care, especially from entities outside the traditional care setting, and is vital to ensuring success.
One recent example...