Amanda

Amanda Towner writes news articles for the Halldale Group’s website as well as CAT and MST Magazines. She studied English and Creative Writing at Stetson University, where she became a Sullivan Scholar for her work. Her writing covers several topics including journalism and storytelling, and is featured in several publications.

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Change Healthcare announced free clinical data interoperability services for the healthcare industry. The foundational infrastructure services, namely record locator service, identity management and document retrieval solution with protection of patient privacy, support a comprehensive range of use cases. By providing these services, Change Healthcare is paving the way for...   13 February 2019
Cerner has introduced Chart Assist, a new AI-enabled workflow, to join a suite of solutions designed to reduce physician burnout, enhance the clinician’s experience and increase productivity. Cerner’s suite of AI-enabled solutions goes beyond traditional processing and focuses on user efficiency to identify gaps and inconsistencies within the patient...   13 February 2019
University of Houston and Methodist Hospital researchers are reporting in Nature Scientific Reports that the best way to train surgeons is to remove the stress of residency programs and make surgery a hobby. Under relaxed conditions outside a formal educational setting, 15 first-year medical students, who aspired one day...   13 February 2019
Simlat has developed a simulation capability for counter-UAS (C-UAS) operations. The new simulation module allows the emulation of various sensors and effectors with diverse capabilities and technologies. High volume threats, which may include any kind of hostile platform(s) in any configuration, are simulated in complex environments such as airports,...   12 February 2019
Leidos and Mayo Clinic announced a strategic collaboration. This collaboration will build on the combined strengths of both organizations to accelerate the research, development and market adoption of tools, technologies and therapeutics to make patients and their families more active participants in their care, ultimately helping them live happier,...   12 February 2019
IBM, Aetna, Anthem, Health Care Service Corporation and PNC Bank are working together to design and create a blockchain network to improve transparency and interoperability in the healthcare industry. Blockchain is described as a decentralized ledger of all transactions in a network. Its applications in the healthcare space are...   12 February 2019
ITEC, the international forum for the military simulation, training and education community, announced that the 2019 conference agenda has been finalised. With an overarching theme of “Interoperable by design: connecting people, technology and nations”, this year’s conference will bring together thought leaders from across research, industry and government to...   12 February 2019
DHL de Guatemala chose CPaT Global to provide tailored E-Learning solutions for their pilots’ training needs including distance learning courses, interactive classroom courses and learning management systems. DHL de Guatemala will employ CPaTs E-Learning solutions to provide both classroom and mobile training for its Boeing 757 and Boeing 767...   12 February 2019
IXTROM has launched Visualization, Modeling and Simulation Collective Training Management and Awareness System (IXVMS), a next-generation training and simulation solution that prepares soldiers for the challenges of modern warfare. IXVMS is the first, IXTROM says, of a new, next-generation software designed to modernize the training capabilities of U.S military...   12 February 2019
Aptima has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy worth up to $18.4 million to develop numerous training advances to improve naval force readiness. As part of the Navy’s mission to prepare a more agile force, Aptima will assist the U.S. Navy’s Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)...   11 February 2019