# Technical Operations * **Definition:** Technical Operations in healthcare refers to the management and oversight of the technological infrastructure and processes that support healthcare delivery, including the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of healthcare information systems, medical devices, and related technologies to ensure efficient and effective patient care. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / Technical Operations ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Technical Operations**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2.9K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 4/15/2025 | [**GC Therapeutics Expands Leadership Team with Industry Veterans Kai-Hsin Chang and ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gc-therapeutics-expands-leadership-team-130700634.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/15/2025 | [**GC Therapeutics Expands Leadership Team with Kai-Hsin Chang and Azadeh Golipour**](https://firstwordpharma.com/story/5949790) | [[FirstWord PHARMA]] | | 3/27/2025 | [**Single-cell Analysis Market Surges to USD 5.4 Billion by 2033, Propelled by 9.5AGR**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/single-cell-analysis-market-surges-144500219.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/11/2025 | [**PerkinElmer Acquires Project Farma, Expanding Its OneSource Professional Services ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/perkinelmer-acquires-project-farma-expanding-160000967.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/2/2025 | [**Transformative Technologies Reshaping the Healthcare Industry - by Reza Lankarani**](https://medium.com/@RezaLankarani/transformative-technologies-reshaping-the-healthcare-industry-cc72b937b8ec) | [[Medium]] | | 2/28/2025 | [**AI Regulation and Legal Trends in the U.S and Abroad - Gardner Law - JDSupra**](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ai-regulation-and-legal-trends-in-the-u-3599724/) | [[JD Supra]] | | 2/26/2025 | [**How AI Drug Manufacturing Is Changing the Game**](https://healthtechmagazine.net/article/2025/02/ai-in-drug-manufacturing-perfcon) | [[HealthTech Magazine]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**Clinical Data Analytics Market to Reach $614.7 Billion by 2034, Fueled by Surge in Chronic ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/clinical-data-analytics-market-reach-150900656.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Scholar Rock Announces the Appointment of Industry Leader Lisa Wyman as Chief ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/scholar-rock-announces-appointment-industry-130000182.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/24/2025 | [**Healthcare Software Development in 2025: The Ultimate Comprehensive Guide - Medium**](https://medium.com/@raawat.it/healthcare-software-development-in-2025-the-ultimate-comprehensive-guide-81a8637e010b) | [[Medium]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**Anti-CRO Lindus Health Raises $55M in Series B Funding to Transform the Clinical Trial Landscape**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250122la01382/anti-cro-lindus-health-raises-55m-in-series-b-funding-to-transform-the-clinical-trial-landscape) | [[Morningstar]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**Sarcomatrix Therapeutics Appoints Al Swarts as CTO - FirstWord Pharma**](https://firstwordpharma.com/story/5924815) | [[FirstWord PHARMA]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**Alstom secures $228m APM contract renewal at Denver International Airport in US**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/alstom-secures-228m-apm-contract-165945744.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Longeveron® Appoints Devin Blass as Chief Technology Officer and SVP of Chemistry ...**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9270824/longeveron-appoints-devin-blass-as-chief-technology-officer-and-svp-of-chemistry-manufacturing-and-controls-cmc) | [[Morningstar]] | | 10/23/2024 | [**Top 10 Emerging Directors of the Month: 'Directors' Institute - World Council Of Directors' Highlights**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/top-10-emerging-directors-of-the-month-directors-institute---world-council-of-directors-highlights-1033882002) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 10/7/2024 | [**Here's how you can explore top industries for a career in IT Operations. - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/advice/1/heres-how-you-can-explore-top-industries-career-operations-fw9wf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 10/4/2024 | [**Most Healthcare Organizations Have Paid $500K or More in Ransom Post-Cyberattack, Report Says**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/10/healthcare-cybersecurity-ransomware/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 9/25/2024 | [**MDT Appoints Bill Illis as Vice President of Technical Operations**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240925303867/en/MDT-Appoints-Bill-Illis-as-Vice-President-of-Technical-Operations/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 9/19/2024 | [**Redcliffe Labs introduces Gut Microbiome and HealthEx specialized tests to promote ... - APN News**](https://www.apnnews.com/redcliffe-labs-introduces-gut-microbiome-and-healthex-specialized-tests-to-promote-preventive-healthcare-in-india/) | apnnews.com | | 9/13/2024 | [**Trialbee Adds Industry Authority John Murray-Pryce to Its Distinguished Advisory Board**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/trialbee-adds-industry-authority-john-murray-pryce-to-its-distinguished-advisory-board-302247276.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 9/12/2024 | [**Remote Director of Engineering - Healthcare Tech Job at Steer Health - Himalayas**](https://himalayas.app/companies/steer-health/jobs/director-of-engineering-healthcare-tech) | himalayas.app | | 9/4/2024 | [**BMS hires new head of global healthcare technical operations**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bms-hires-head-global-healthcare-105513505.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 7/22/2024 | [**Observability Platform Market Grows at 8.2% CAGR, Reaching US$ 5,553.2 Million by 2032**](https://www.fmiblog.com/2024/07/23/observability-platform-market-grows-at-8-2-cagr-reaching-us-5553-2-million-by-2032-2/) | fmiblog.com | | 3/14/2024 | [**Top 8 AI Healthcare Software Solutions To Consider Today**](https://www.eweek.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-healthcare-software/) | [[eWeek]] | | 3/7/2024 | [**When to fertilize your lawn: Best tips for greener grass**](https://www.usatoday.com/money/homefront/lawn/when-to-fertilize-lawn/) | [[USA Today]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Delta TechOps**: The technical operations division of Delta Air Lines, responsible for maintenance and repair services. - **Member Driven Technologies (MDT)**: A company that appointed a new Vice President of Technical Operations to oversee its technical infrastructure. - **Melinta Therapeutics**: A pharmaceutical company that appointed a new Chief Technology Officer to oversee technical operations and quality. - **Stonebranch**: Specializes in IT orchestration and automation solutions, enhancing business IT environments. - **GC Therapeutics**: A biotechnology company specializing in iPSC-based cell therapies, enhancing its technical operations team to drive innovative solutions. - **Dark Horse Consulting Group (DHC)**: A consulting firm that acquired BioTechLogic to enhance its technical operations capabilities in the biopharma industry. - **DirectTrust**: An organization focused on improving interoperability in healthcare through secure data exchange. - **Chris Della Rocca**: Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of corporate business technology at Johnson & Johnson, overseeing technology strategy for various corporate functions. - **Forescout Technologies Inc.**: A cybersecurity vendor providing solutions for device identification, segmentation, and compliance enforcement to enhance IT operations, particularly within the Department of Defense. - **Compucom**: Introduced Full Lifecycle Observability (FLO) engine to transform IT operations through advanced analytics and AI-driven insights. - **Upstream Bio, Inc.**: A biotechnology company advancing treatments for severe respiratory disorders, focusing on technical operations and product development. - **SmartLabs**: A Boston-based organization providing integrated lab infrastructure and operations to accelerate innovation in life sciences. - **Devin Blass**: Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls at Longeveron, with over 15 years of experience in advanced therapies development. - **Cellares**: An Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) focused on automating cell therapy manufacturing. - **Richard Silva, Ph.D.**: Senior Vice President of Technical Operations at LB Pharmaceuticals, overseeing drug manufacturing and regulatory compliance. - **BMS Group**: A global insurance and reinsurance firm that appointed a new head of healthcare technical operations to enhance service offerings. - **Mary Cromwell, Ph.D.**: Senior Vice President and Head of Technical Operations at Bluejay Therapeutics, bringing over 30 years of biotechnology experience. - **Michael Chambers**: Co-founder of Aldevron, leading strategy and implementation of chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) for asset development. - **GlobalLogic Inc.**: A Hitachi Group Company recognized for its expertise in delivering enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions. - **Alison Moore**: Chief Technical Officer of Codexis, with over 25 years of experience in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, focusing on CAR T-cell therapies. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **DirectDefense**: Collaborated with Dragos to improve threat intelligence and visibility for organizations in industrial control systems. - **PerkinElmer and Project Farma**: Acquisition aimed at enhancing technical operations and consultancy services throughout the drug development lifecycle. - **Cellares and Kite**: Collaboration to evaluate Cellares' automated manufacturing platform for cell therapies. - **Experity and UPMC**: Collaboration to integrate teleconsult technology, enhancing access to clinical care in remote areas. - **SmartLabs and industry partners**: Custom Developed Solutions to design and manage laboratories for rapid scale-up efforts. - **Carahsoft and Forescout**: A partnership under the Department of Defense Enterprise Software Initiative to provide access to Forescout's cybersecurity products for IT operations. - **Claroty and AWS**: Entered a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement to enhance cybersecurity for cyber-physical systems. - **Affinia Therapeutics and Forge Biologics**: Collaboration to provide cGMP manufacturing services for gene therapy AFTX-201. - **Trialbee and healthcare providers**: Partnerships aimed at improving patient recruitment and access to clinical trials. - **HPE and NVIDIA**: Partnership to improve AI application performance through direct memory access (DMA) transfers. - **Apexon and EvoluteIQ**: Strategic partnership to co-develop AI-driven hyper-automation solutions for enterprise customers. - **Spectro Cloud and Amazon**: Collaboration as a launch partner for EKS Hybrid Nodes, enabling Kubernetes clusters to operate across cloud and on-premises environments. - **Intuitive.Cloud**: Achieved AWS Premier Tier status, showcasing expertise in delivering industry-specific solutions for enterprises. - **OCHIN and OSIS**: Formed a partnership to improve sustainability and innovation in community health centers, focusing on electronic health record access. - **WEX and Qmerit**: Partnered to streamline the installation of EV chargers for commercial fleet drivers. - **Keeper Security and Sherweb**: A strategic partnership to enhance cybersecurity solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), allowing them to utilize advanced features for better protection against cyber threats. - **Biden Cancer Initiative**: Launching the Oncology Clinical Trial Information Commons to help cancer patients understand clinical trial options. - **Humana and IBM Watson Health**: Collaboration to provide AI-powered digital assistant services to enhance patient access to healthcare information. - **Lindus Health**: Raised $55 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI technology and eClinical platform, aimed at optimizing clinical trial processes. - **Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Lonza**: Entered a long-term supply agreement for the production of Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Technical Operations in Healthcare**: The healthcare sector increasingly relies on IT Operations to maintain electronic health records, manage data from medical devices, support telemedicine, and ensure compliance with health information regulations. - **AI in Technical Operations**: The integration of AI in monitoring and predictive maintenance to improve operational efficiency. - **MDT's cloud infrastructure improvements**: Aiming to enhance scalability and performance in technical operations. - **Melinta's focus on operational excellence**: The appointment of a CTO to enhance technical operations and supply chain activities. - **Generative AI in IT Operations**: A report by Enterprise Management Associates highlights the integration of generative AI tools in IT operations, emphasizing improved service performance and alignment with business objectives. - **DHC's acquisition of BioTechLogic**: Enhancing capabilities in technical operations and regulatory consulting in the biopharma sector. - **Full Lifecycle Observability (FLO)**: Compucom's FLO framework aims to provide real-time visibility into IT operations, enhancing decision-making. - **AIOps**: The integration of artificial intelligence into IT operations to enhance efficiency, speed, and reliability, automating repetitive tasks and improving security. - **Automated Manufacturing in Cell Therapy**: Cellares aims to enhance the delivery of CAR T-cell therapies through automation. - **SmartLabs**: Introduced turnkey lab solutions to streamline lab setup and management for scientists. - **Neutrolis**: Developing non-immunosuppressive therapies targeting Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) for autoimmune diseases. - **Generative AI**: Emerging technology providing significant advantages in technical fields, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and personalizing treatment plans in healthcare. - **AI in Healthcare**: Healthcare organizations are exploring AI and advanced computing devices to enhance workflows and support remote care. - **Remote Patient Monitoring**: Healthcare is modernizing with innovations like remote patient monitoring and virtual nursing, requiring enhanced computing power. - **HIMSS Veterans Community**: Launched to support workforce development for U.S. military veterans in healthcare IT. - **Interoperability in Healthcare**: Emphasized by Alex Young from DirectTrust, highlighting the need for effective patient data exchange. - **Quantum Computing**: Emerging technology with potential to revolutionize drug discovery and clinical trials by addressing complexities in patient identification and drug efficacy. - **AI and Automation in Healthcare**: AI-driven tools are being implemented to alleviate administrative burdens, improve revenue cycle management, and enhance patient care. - **Telehealth Solutions**: eVisit's acquisition of teleconsult technology aims to expand access to clinical care through advanced telehealth solutions. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Technical Operations Management**: The need for effective management of technical operations to ensure successful product development and compliance with regulatory standards. - **Safety in Technical Operations**: Concerns raised following a tragic incident at Delta TechOps, highlighting the importance of safety protocols. - **Operational Disruptions**: Recent global tech outages have highlighted vulnerabilities in technical operations, affecting various sectors including healthcare. - **Device Lifecycle Management**: Healthcare IT teams must consider device lifecycle management and budget constraints when adopting new technologies. - **Cybersecurity Risks**: The ongoing threat of cyberattacks poses a significant concern for technical operations in healthcare technology. - **AI Integration Risks**: The integration of AI into IT operations requires careful consideration of security, privacy, and data quality, emphasizing the need for best practices and human oversight. - **Workforce Shortages**: Healthcare organizations face significant challenges in finding and retaining IT professionals with necessary digital expertise. - **Interoperability Standards**: Healthcare organizations face challenges in ensuring compliance with interoperability standards while adopting new technologies. - **Integration Complexities**: High implementation costs and integration complexities remain significant challenges for effective risk management and compliance. - **Data Management**: The healthcare industry faces challenges in managing vast amounts of data generated from advanced technologies, impacting efficiency and insights. - **Data Management in Healthcare**: Healthcare organizations face challenges in managing vast amounts of data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining operational efficiency. - **Workforce Reductions**: Many companies in the biotech sector are facing challenges that lead to significant layoffs as they restructure to focus on core initiatives. - **Data Exchange Difficulties**: 85% of clinicians find it challenging to exchange data with non-owned EHRs, complicating interoperability. - **Integration of AI in Healthcare**: Challenges in effectively integrating AI technologies into existing healthcare operations and ensuring data security. - **Cybersecurity Threats**: The rise of IoT devices and evolving cyber threats necessitate robust security measures to protect sensitive information. - **Adoption of Generative AI**: Challenges include validating AI output quality, managing data quality, and integrating AI into existing tools and processes. - **High Costs of Innovation**: The high costs associated with advanced technologies like single-cell analysis and quantum computing may hinder widespread adoption. - **Adoption Barriers for AI**: Despite the potential benefits of AI, healthcare organizations encounter financial limitations and a lack of trained personnel. ## Related Topics [[Technology Operations]]; [[IT Operations]]; [[Technical Direction]]