Mayo Clinic’s John Halamka highlights generative AI’s unreliability in replicating human qualities like empathy in healthcare. While AI’s potential in healthcare is evident, its limitations and lack of transparency require careful use case selection….
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GigXR and DICOM Director have introduced the DICOM XR Library, utilizing hyper-realistic 3D medical images from MRI and CT scans. This collaboration enhances medical education, enabling holographic anatomy and pathophysiology learning. Learners can explore…
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Brigham and Women’s Hospital has alerted patients about a data breach incident involving Tableau, a data analytics tool. Research data shared on Tableau’s platform in 2018 and 2023 inadvertently contained publicly accessible links with…
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The DEA’s potential introduction of a telehealth-controlled substance registry is lauded by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA). The DEA’s upcoming listening sessions aim to explore the feasibility of remote prescribing of essential controlled substances…
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A cyberattack disrupted hospitals operated by Prospect Medical Holdings across multiple U.S. states, forcing the closure of emergency rooms and impacting medical care. The attack prompted manual administrative work and paper-based systems. The extent…
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Butterfly Network, the handheld ultrasound system maker, experienced a 3.8% Q2 revenue drop in 2023. The company reported $18.5 million in revenue with a $28.7 million net loss and operating expenses of $42.2 million….
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FBI investigates ransomware attack causing disruptions in Connecticut hospitals. Eastern Connecticut Health Network and Waterbury Health experience computer system shutdowns, leading to canceled services and ambulance diversions. Prospect Medical Holdings, the parent company, is…
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Bipartisan senators, led by Bob Casey and James Lankford, urgently call on Congress to prevent $8 billion in annual payment cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program, aiming to safeguard healthcare access for…
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Data from Dobson | DaVanzo reveals that physician-owned hospitals (POHs) perform poorly on readmissions and report fewer Medicare quality measures compared to full-service community hospitals. POHs tend to treat a younger, less complex patient…
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HIMSS and Informa Markets have partnered to enhance the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Informa will manage the event operations while HIMSS focuses on content and programming. Attendees can expect improved registration processes,…
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