Artificial intelligence (AI) technology in medical imaging has the potential to revolutionize healthcare but also carries potential pitfalls. Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that most AI algorithms used in…
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The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to address the challenges of accessing mental health care and improve the accuracy of provider directories. The majority of staff released a study that found only 18%…
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The Leapfrog Group has published its Spring 2023 Hospital Safety Grades, highlighting a surge in three dangerous healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) across acute care settings in the US. The report found double-digit increases in MRSA,…
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Mental health platform Uwill has raised $30 million in a series A funding round led by Education Growth Partners. Uwill partners with colleges to provide students with virtual access to therapists and mental health…
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KLAS, a healthcare IT research company, has released a white paper comparing EHR education service offerings and software features. The report offers a framework for the comparison and validation of vendors’ program development, content…
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The AHRQ has launched a free quality improvement program called “Safety Program for Telemedicine: Improving the Diagnostic Process” to help primary care practices improve the cancer diagnostic process. The program aims to strengthen the…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the American Hospital Association’s strategic priorities for 2023 include increasing the integration of physical and behavioral health services, encouraging hospital-community partnerships to expand access to behavioral health…
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Using low-tech interventions, such as an interactive DVD and patient navigation services delivered by phone, can significantly increase the odds of obtaining cancer screenings among rural women, according to a study. The study recruited…
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Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, has confirmed that its commercial and Medicare Advantage Stride plans were hit by a ransomware attack. While no evidence protected health information was compromised, the…
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The American Heart Association (AHA) has joined 30 other organizations in supporting the Chronic Care Management Improvement Act. The legislation aims to eliminate the 20% cost-sharing requirement for Chronic Care Management (CCM) services under…
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