SPOTLIGHT -
AI Outperforms Humans in Differentiating Certain Breast Cancer Diagnoses
Getting the initial diagnosis correct could lead to more effective treatments for patients.
Holon Solutions Awarded Patent for Event-Triggering Tech, Could Improve Interoperability
CollaborNet aims to free data, providing the most important patient information at the point-of-care.
Health Systems Realize Value in AI, 50% to Invest by 2021
A focus on improving efficiency and reducing costs makes AI poised for increased adoption.
How the Government Can Reduce Physician Burnout
One expert said the government has a huge role.
Wearable Device Monitors Fetal Heartbeat, Could Reduce Stillbirths
The device would allow parents to hear their baby’s heartbeat continuously.
Predicting Which Smokers Won't Quit Successfully
Knowing who is more likely to opt out could help tailor better interventions for smokers.
Amazon and Pitt Health Data Alliance Strike Machine Learning Deal for Patient Care
Researchers will use Amazon Web Services to accelerate research and improve outcomes.
CMS to Cover FDA-Approved CAR-T Cell Therapy
Providers could have the opportunity to administer the innovative cancer therapy to improve patient outcomes.
Using Health Tech to Address Social Determinants
One expert said social determinants of health can be driven by tech to improve overall outcomes.
AI Models Identify Smoking Environments, Could Lead to Timely Interventions
The combined models identified smoking environments with 76.5% accuracy.
How a Video Selfie Could Help Monitor Blood Pressure
The tool predicts systolic blood pressure with nearly 95% accuracy.
AI-Enabled ECG Accurate in Detecting A-Fib, Mayo Clinic Study Finds
The AI model correctly identified subtle patterns of A-fib with 90% accuracy.
Model Predicts Cognitive Decline in Patients with Alzheimer's
This could help improve the selection of drugs and participants for clinical trials.
Why Health Systems Should Build Their Own Digital Health App
One expert said it’s more cost-effective for a health system to build, rather than buy, an app.
Wearable Device Could Help Patients Experiencing an Overdose
The tech detects low respiration rates and could buy a patient an hour of time.
Driving Forces Behind Value-Based Care
Colin Hung discusses two reasons behind the shift from fee-for-service to value-based care.
Implementing Tech into a Provider's Workflow
It's essential to get different employees involved in the implementation process to be the most successful.
FDA Clears physIQ's Respiration Rate Algorithm for AI-Based Analytics
The algorithm applies AI to wearable sensor data to produce vital signs.
Executive Voices: John Colmers, MPH, VP of Healthcare Transformation and Strategic Planning at Johns Hopkins Medicine
How health systems can construct an effective strategic plan for innovation.
CMS Announces Data at the Point of Care Pilot to Advance Interoperability
The pilot program will provide physicians with access to claims data.
CMS Proposes Changes to Quality Payment Program, Could Reduce Burden
Under the proposals, physicians would report measures that are outcome-based and more aligned to Alternative Payment Models.
23.5M VA Electronic Health Records Transferred to Cerner
The data migration is the first step toward the VA achieving interoperability of veterans’ records.
Cyberattack Results in Data Breach at Regional Cancer Care Associates
Email phishing is the primary attack vector for 90% of health data breaches.
Uber Health to Integrate with Medpod to Deliver Telediagnostic Exams
The agreement will help provide patients with more access to treatment remotely.
Using Real-World Data for FDA Regulatory Decision-Making
A closer look at the research collaboration between Cota and the FDA.
Executive Voices: Vanessa Benavides, J.D., Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer at Kaiser Permanente
How the healthcare exec builds trust with Kaiser’s patients by being diligent with compliance and privacy.
AI Solution Reduces Clinical Trial Screening Time by 34%
Recruiting is very labor- and time-intensive. But machine-learning technologies can automate the process.
AI Model, Twitter Data Provide Population-Level View of Physical Activity
Knowing the differences in population-level physical activity can help public health officials design interventions that target the specific needs of communities.
Ciox Health Raises $30M for Real-World Data Platform
Digital Patient Clone is a health data repository that brings together deidentified real-world data, with contributions from providers.
Evaluating Emerging Tech Is a Priority for FDA
The agency will continue developing frameworks to look at the benefits and risks of cutting-edge technologies.