EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 8/1/24 – HIStalk
I’m catching up on a lot of healthcare IT news after coming out of a whirlwind of travel. I’m just reading the HHS press releases about the changes at ONC. I always struggle with…
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Optimism for AI to improve healthcare grows, survey shows
A national consumer survey of 2,000 Americans found that 75% of respondents say they’re “very” worried about the financial impact of a health emergency. But 48% were optimistic about healthcare AI’s potential to improve…
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Epic and UW research: Healthcare AI must be equitable, transparent, regulated
From enhancing efficiency to helping organizations strengthen essential face-to-face human interactions, artificial intelligence holds significant promise for healthcare. But strong regulation and clear definitions of the technology’s use and capabilities will be required.WHY IT…
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AI-Assisted Diagnostic’s Intersection with Risk Assessment: The Future of Medical Device Technology
Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, Head of Training & Learning Services at Inflectra From predictive analytics to personalized treatment plans, we’ve probably all heard about AI’s potential to revolutionize medical diagnostics and treatment. As discussed in…
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Outpace Bio Secures $144M for AI-Powered Cell Therapy Platform
What You Should Know: – Outpace Bio, a pioneering cell therapy company raises $144M in oversubscribed Series B financing round led by RA Capital Management with participation from both new and existing investors, including…
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN Launches Statewide Food as Medicine Initiative
What You Should Know: – FarmboxRx, a pioneer in food-as-medicine solutions, announced a new partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) to address food insecurity and improve health outcomes for Tennesseans. –…
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Nearly Every Large Healthcare Organization Uses Microsoft Active Directory: Here’s How to Secure It to Safeguard Against Escalating Ransomware Attacks – MedCity News
The rising number of ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations has become impossible to ignore. In fact, ransomware attacks targeting healthcare providers worldwide nearly doubled last year, according to the Cyber Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC)….
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Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh FT deploys patient flow solution
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has become the first organisation in the UK to deploy Altera Digital Health’s patient flow solution.
The system went live at the Royal Albert Edward…
Digital Health announces judges for Rewired Pitchfest 2025
Digital Health has announced the judges for its annual Pitchfest competition for startups, which will take place at Rewired 2025.
Rewired Pitchfest is an annual competition for startups, offering them the chance to pitch in…
AI-enhanced reconstruction of the 12-lead electrocardiogram via 3-leads with accurate clinical assessment
The 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is an integral component to the diagnosis of a multitude of cardiovascular conditions. It is performed using a complex set of skin surface electrodes, limiting its use outside traditional clinical…
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