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The sensors market in medical applications is poised to see rapid growth, driven by the constant demand for better and improved healthcare, sensors' rising importance in almost all medical devices, further developments in sensor technology and newer medical applications for sensors.

At a time when patient-centered healthcare seems all the rage, a survey of top healthcare leaders around the world indicates they're most concerned with implementing technology that allows doctors to communicate with each other.

Healthcare organizations are constantly making upgrades or replacing redundant technology, but what happens to these orphaned IT systems and the data on them More importantly do companies even know what data is stored on these assets

Android devices may have a market-share edge among consumers, but among physicians and other healthcare providers, Apple's iPhone and iPad still hold a commanding lead over all competing platforms, including Android, RIM and Palm, according to a new analysis by Bulletin Healthcare.

Seven of 10 adults think the U.S. healthcare system needs to be fundamentally changed or completely rebuilt, according to a Commonwealth Fund survey. The concerns reflect widespread experiences with access barriers, poorly coordinated care and growing costs. The survey also reveals strong support for more patient-centered care systems and innovative use of teams and information systems.