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 Elevating Precision in Radiotherapy with Liquid Dosimetry
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Monday January 22, 2024) 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,…  Nuance’s DAX Copilot | Reforming Healthcare Documentation with AI Integration
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Monday January 22, 2024) 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… |
 DRG-LLaMA : tuning LLaMA model to predict diagnosis-related group for hospitalized patients
npj Digital Medicine - (Monday January 22, 2024) 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…  Improve job satisfaction of healthcare workers with virtual hospitals
Omnia Health Insights - (Monday January 22, 2024) 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… |
 What Are the Challenges in Moving Along Value-Based Care in Rural Communities? – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Monday January 22, 2024) 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…  How to Overcome the New Realities in Home Health Budget Strains – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Sunday January 21, 2024) 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 –… |
 Monday Morning Update 1/22/24 – HIStalk
HIStalk - (Sunday January 21, 2024) Top News 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.  Where Does the Industry Stand on Virtual-First Health Plans? – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Sunday January 21, 2024) 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… |
 Bonus Features – January 21, 2024 – Number of compromised patient records in cyberattacks rose 108% in 2023, USCDI v5 draft announced, plus 18 more stories | Healthcare IT Today
Healthcare IT Today - (Sunday January 21, 2024) 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…  The Toll Fertility Issues Take on a Couple, and How to Support Both Partners
eHealth Radio Network - (Sunday January 21, 2024)
Dr. Nikki Martinez who has been working as an Independent Medical Expert to assist the courts, for the past decade and has also been an Adjunct professor for almost 14 years again joins eHealth… |