Researchers at the University of Konstanz, supported by a Proof of Concept Grant, are pioneering a liquid dosimeter for improved radiotherapy quality control. Leveraging small probe molecules sensitive to radiation, encapsulated in water-filled capsules,…
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Nuance’s Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) Copilot, integrated into Epic EHR, marks a revolutionary advancement in healthcare technology. With over 150 adopters, this genAI tool significantly reduces clinician administrative burden, enhances patient care, and streamlines…
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In the U.S. inpatient payment system, the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) is pivotal, but its assignment process is inefficient. The study introduces DRG-LLaMA, an advanced large language model (LLM) fine-tuned on clinical notes to enhance…
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The healthcare industry is facing unprecedented shortages of medical professionals worldwide. In the US alone, more than 145,000 healthcare providers left their profession by the end of 2022. Experts warn that the situation will…
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Value-based care has been cited as a way to reduce healthcare costs and improve outcomes. However, adoption has been slower in rural communities, with rural providers facing several uphill challenges, according to one health…
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When the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revealed its CY 2024 final payment rule, home health providers once again faced a familiar fiscal challenge. A 2.89% cut to Home Health –…
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Massachusetts regulators worry that Steward Health Care’s financial problems may force it to close hospitals, with the resulting loss of jobs and access to care.
Steward operates 33 hospitals in nine states, nine…
A few years ago, the pandemic catalyzed a new era of “virtual-first” healthcare — which is often understood as a care delivery model in which providers use online platforms, telemedicine hubs and other digital…
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Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s…
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Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives…
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