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REGULATIONS SLOWING DOWN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR DRUG DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES
Technology , which surveyed 400 global professionals with expertise in drug development or manufacturing to gauge where the market is heading over the next few years .
More than half ( 54 %) of professionals working for drug development companies
or manufacturers say industry regulations are undermining their Digital Transformation ambitions , according to new research . Pharmaceutical manufacturers ( 57 %) are the most likely to suffer this impact , while just under half ( 49 %) of respondents from biopharma and biotechnology companies said regulations were undermining their transformation aspirations .
However , 46 % said that regulations do not undermine their Digital Transformation initiatives , which shows that attitudes are mixed .
These are among the key findings of a study commissioned by Aspen
To overcome the challenges discussed and meet market demands , pharma businesses are prioritising initiatives that focus on ‘ operational agility and efficiency .’ However , just 44 % listed this among their top three strategic goals for their organisation ’ s Digital Transformation journey .
“ Regulation may be slowing the march to digitalisation for some pharma companies , but the most innovative and forward-looking are proactively engaging with regulatory agencies ,” said Raman Bhatnagar , Vice President and General Manager at Aspen Technology . “ They are also boldly moving forward and using advanced technologies that drive a raft of benefits for their businesses and the wider community .”
NEW REPORT REVEALS HEALTHCARE WORKERS ’ GREATEST SAFETY CONCERNS
Motorola Solutions has released the results of its Healthcare Worker Safety Report after surveying 500 respondents , including doctors , nurses , technicians and administrators between December 2022 and January 2023 .
Overall , the data shows that healthcare workers feel safe in their respective medical environments but are grappling with safety issues that have dominated headlines in recent years . Those that have healthcare professionals most concerned include patients becoming violent ( 72 %), the impacts of burnout / mental health ( 61 %) and active assailants ( 42 %). Healthcare employees also provided insights on their preferred communication methods for when safety issues do arise in facilities or in patients ’ homes .
“ Healthcare workers have been through a lot over the past few years . They ’ ve been on the frontlines of
COVID-19 , are experiencing high levels of job burnout and are exposed to today ’ s mental health issues on a frequent basis ,” said Todd Piett , Vice President of Rave Mobile Safety at Motorola Solutions .
“ It is imperative that healthcare employees – arguably a hospital or health system ’ s best asset – feel safe in their roles so that they can perform at a high level and deliver the best possible care to patients .”
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