SPOTLIGHT -
How Machine Learning Can Identify Patients at Risk of Diabetes
The algorithm predicted patients at high-risk of diabetes with 88% sensitivity.
Genetic Test Detects Hundreds of Harmful Mutations in High-Risk Populations
Use of the genetic test could save these populations hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in healthcare costs.
Telehealth Rehab Program for Patients with COPD Reduces 30-day Readmissions
The telehealth program reduced 30-day readmissions, which could substantially reduce healthcare costs for patients with COPD.
Meru Health Secures $4.2M for mHealth Digital Therapeutic
The clinician-supported phone-based digital therapeutic program is for people with depression and anxiety.
FTC Sues Surescripts for Illegal Monopolization of E-Prescription Markets
The FTC claims that Surescripts employed illegal anticompetitive restraints to maintain its monopoly over the routing and eligibility markets.
How Health Tech Affects Cancer Patients in Minority Populations
A systematic review identified the effects and use of eHealth, mHealth and telemedicine on cancer patients in minority populations.
FDA Clears Current Health's AI RPM Wearable for Post-Acute Care
The wearable passively measures a patient’s vital signs in real time.
CMS Proposes Rules to Advance Rural Health and Increase Innovation
The proposed CMS rules could improve quality and expand access to healthcare.
EHR Diagnostic Stewardship Strategy Reduces Unnecessary GI Testing
The changes made to the EHR reduced unnecessary test orders and saved the hospital as much as $168,000.
Online Tool Equips Psychiatrists to Help Patients Quit Smoking
The research team saw a significant increase in knowledge after the online training program was completed, with a mean gain in score of 35 points.
Deep Learning Model Outperforms Clinical Model in Lung Cancer Survival Prediction
Using a deep learning model for lung cancer survival and outcome predictions can have potential clinical implications on adaptive and personalized therapy.
AI Diagnoses PTSD with High Accuracy
The machine learning technique is more accurate as the amount of training data grows.
How HHS Is Addressing Cybersecurity Threats
While HHS is continuing to strengthen its information security program, the agency still has security weaknesses that need to be addressed.
How We Can Revamp Our Data Privacy Laws
Our current data privacy laws are not protecting individuals enough.
Real-World Data, EHRs Can Analyze and Compare Treatment Practices
The increasing availability of EHRs allows researchers to compare results from trials to data from actual practice.
HHS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Interoperability Rules
With the deadline for comments looming, CMS and ONC recognized the complexity and importance of the proposed interoperability rules.
HHS Updates Framework to Advance Interoperability
Interoperability is a key piece in creating a more unified healthcare industry.
Telehealth Adoption Is Up 340%, Survey Finds
And there is no sign of telehealth adoption slowing down over the next several years.
Theator Bags $3M for AI-Powered Surgical Support Tool
The funding comes on the heels of the launch of its AI platform that expedites the review of surgical procedures.
Aidoc Raises $27M for AI Imaging Tool
The startup wants to expand its software suite by releasing an oncology line of products.
Tyto Care and Best Buy Partner to Launch TytoHome for At-Home On-Demand Medical Exams
TytoHome provides users at-home, on-demand access to medical exams and virtual physician visits.
How the Sharp Index Shines a Light on the Pioneers Fighting Physician Burnout
Janae Sharp’s nonprofit is accepting nominations for a new awards ceremony.
Some States Are Better Than Others at Implementing Value-Based Care
And these four states are lagging behind when it comes to value-based payment initiatives.
Ajax Health Secures $85M to Accelerate Medical Device Innovations
The company identifies areas of under-served medical need and matches human and financial capital to advance the technologies.
Stakeholders Must Be Proactive About Cybersecurity
The healthcare sector is still at an increased risk, so what can stakeholders do to fight off cyber threats?
AI Algorithm Predicts Risk of FH with High Accuracy
The algorithm detected FH with 88 percent accuracy in one data sample and 85 percent accuracy in another.
Sonde Health Bags $16M for Voice-Based Health-Tech Platform
The platform measures changes in voice to monitor and diagnose physical and mental medical conditions.
How Wearable Tech Can Improve Patient Outcomes
Remote monitoring could extend the continuum of care indefinitely.
Atrium Health, Wake Forest University Collab to Create Next-Gen Academic Healthcare System
The organizations hope to transform medical education and expand patient-centered research.
FDA Releases Framework for AI-Based Software as a Medical Device
The proposed framework describes the FDA’s foundations for an approach to premarket review for AI and machine learning-driven software modifications.