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 It’s time FDA and CISA update their medical device agreement, says GAO
Healthcare IT news - (Thursday December 28, 2023) The Government Accountability Office has completed its review of cybersecurity in medical devices under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 and recommended the commissioner of food and drugs at the U.S. Food and Drug…  Preserving Patient Trust: Navigating Healthcare’s Identity Challenge | Healthcare IT Today
Healthcare IT Today - (Thursday December 28, 2023) The following is a guest article by Dan Yerushalmi, CEO at AU10TIX |
 EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 12/28/23 – HIStalk
HIStalk - (Thursday December 28, 2023) As we expected, coming out of the Thanksgiving holiday and moving towards Christmas, emergency department and hospital visits for respiratory viruses were on the rise. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control…  Ketryx Raises $14M in Series A Funding Led by Lightspeed Venture Partners | Healthcare IT Today
Healthcare IT Today - (Thursday December 28, 2023) Investment Fuels Innovation to Ensure Patient Safety and Validate the Use of AI in Medical Devices |
 Research on Digital Health Stroke Interventions Not Diverse Enough
mHealth Intelligence - (Thursday December 28, 2023) By Anuja Vaidya December 28, 2023 – It is unclear if digital health interventions for stroke prevention and care are effective among historically underrepresented groups like the Black and Latinx populations, according to new research. Published in…  US Imposes Sales Ban on Apple’s Newest Watches
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday December 28, 2023) President Biden’s decision upholds the US International Trade Commission’s ban on Apple’s latest smartwatches due to alleged patent infringement. Masimo’s claims of trade secret theft involving blood oxygen level measurement technology have ignited a… |
 NewYork-Presbyterian pays $300K to settle NY pixel tracking case
Healthcare IT news - (Thursday December 28, 2023) The New York State Attorney General on Wednesday announced a major new settlement around one health system’s use of privacy-violating online pixel technology.WHY IT MATTERSNewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will pay $300,000 for its use of third-party…  Revolutionizing Healthcare | Remote Patient Monitoring’s Transformative Impact
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday December 28, 2023) Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) stands as a pivotal innovation poised to reshape healthcare. Its effective implementation promises improved patient outcomes, streamlined clinician workflows, and enhanced healthcare accessibility. Through cutting-edge technology, RPM enables vital sign… |
 JAMA Study | Uncovering Bias Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday December 28, 2023) The University of Michigan’s JAMA-published research dissected AI’s role in diagnosing hospitalized patients. Across 13 states, clinicians evaluated biased AI algorithms, aiming to gauge their influence on diagnostic decisions. Surprisingly, disclosing AI workings failed…  2024 predictions: Health tech suppliers on what’s in store
Digital Health - (Thursday December 28, 2023) The year 2023 has once again been a significant one as the digital health world continues to develop and advance. We asked health tech suppliers what they think is in store in 2024. Here’s… |