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Medicare Data Reveal Costs of Healthcare
An increase in payments to providers was associated with higher medical and drug costs, researchers found.
FDA Announces Participation in 2 Collaborative Communities to Overcome Med Tech Challenges
The communities aim to improve the quality of real-world evidence and medical devices.
Imaging Tech Could 'Revolutionize' Cancer Treatment
The tool locates edges of tumors during surgery to remove them.
FDA Clears Canon's Tomography System to Aid in Diagnosis of Retinal Diseases
The device is designed to help providers capture high-res images and scans of eyes.
Machine Learning Predicts Risk of Heart Failure in Patients with Diabetes
Researchers developed the risk score based off the top performing predictors of heart failure.
Digital Health Program Helps Reduce Blood Pressure, Study Finds
A reduction in blood pressure could lead to decreased risk of stroke and heart disease.
Physiological-Sensing Textiles Could Lead to Sleep-Related Insights
The wearable sensors could contribute to the early diagnosis of multiple disorders.
Machine Learning Helps Diagnose Patients with Head and Neck Cancers
AI could help distinguish between head and neck and lung cancers, researchers found.
Executive Voices: Manu Tandon, MBA, Chief Information Officer at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
BIDMC CIO discusses innovations at the hospital and moving to the cloud.
University of Alberta AI Chatbot to Help Families of Kids with Neuro Issues
Chatbot is just the latest of the machines tasked to help patients.
First European Site Adopts IBM Watson Genomics for Cancer
First European use of technology joins counterparts in U.S., Asia.
'Great Potential in Precision Medicine' for Heart Failure, AHA Says
Genetic info embedded in EHRs could have major impact, Association says.
Trusting our Health to the Machines: Unveiling the Mystery of Algorithms
A look at the complex mathematics looking into future health.
FDA Clears GE Healthcare's X-ray AI Suite
Algorithms could reduce turnaround time for chest X-ray reviews.
White House Asks for $1B for Non-Defense AI, Including Health
Earmarks include healthcare programs at NIH and AHRQ.
Geisinger and IBM Create Machine-Learning Model to Detect Sepsis
IBM’s tech can also help clinicians find the latest sepsis research.
AI Model IDs Congestive Heart Failure from Single Heartbeat
Model could improve outcomes, reduce costs and save lives, researchers say.
Apple Announces 3 Health Studies with Leading Health Orgs, Institutions
The studies will leverage data collected on the Apple Watch.
Mayo Clinic and Google Cloud Partner for Digital Health 'Revolution'
Agreement aims at improved outcomes, ‘revolutionizing’ healthcare delivery.
Novartis Pledges to Do Things Differently for FDA, After Zolgensma Controversy
CEO says company has "taken action on those individuals we believe are responsible."
Will AI Improve Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment?
Stakeholders hope AI, machine learning will significantly decrease death toll.
Redox and First Databank Partner to Enhance Interoperability of Patient Medication Data
The application is integrated into the EHR to help clinicians reach patients outside the care setting.
Ginger Raises $35M, Could Help Health Systems Fight Physician Burnout
The digital health app offers text-based services and video therapy sessions with behavioral health professionals.
Accenture Innovation Challenge Seeks Solutions to Improve Healthcare's Triple Aim
Health systems could pair with the winner to implement innovative platforms and solutions.
AI Identifies Risk of Fatal Heart Attack 5 Years Before the Event
The technology has the potential to lead to early care and could save lives.
Data Book Podcast: The 'Not Glamorous' Part of the Job
In the latest episode, our hosts speak with the chief data officer of HHS Mona Siddiqui, M.D., MPH.
Exploring the Role of HIPAA for Patient-Generated Data
A health data privacy expert explains how HIPAA functions with new sources of technology collecting more data.
Fitbit Premium to Offer Personalized Health and Fitness Programs to Subscribers
The announcement further emphasizes the company’s focus on health.
Coordinated Medical Record System's Administrative Backbone: Service Centers
Fifth in an ongoing series proposing CMR model based on credit-card industry.
Google Cloud and NTT Data Services to Develop Digital Cloud and AI Tools
The partnership aims for more efficiency and reduced costs for providers and health plans.