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Self-supervised foundation models mitigate bias in histopathology AI
By Shania Kennedy
April 29, 2024 – A research team from Mass General Brigham found that standard computational pathology models performed differently across demographic groups, but demonstrated that foundation models can partially mitigate these disparities, according…
Continue ReadingHighlighting rural voices is imperative for equitable, bias-free healthcare AI
At HIMSS24 this past month, a new consortium of healthcare leaders announced the creation of the Trustworthy & Responsible AI Network, or TRAIN, which aims to operationalize responsible AI principles to improve the quality,…
Continue ReadingWeekly Roundup – April 13, 2024 | Healthcare IT Today
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…
Continue ReadingBridging Gaps in Women’s Health: The Rise of FemTech Innovation – DigitalHealth.London
As innovations in FemTech continue to evolve, the future of women’s health holds promise for improved equity and accessibility. In this blog, Lavinia Pamparau, NHS Navigator for DigitalHealth.London, delves into how FemTech solutions tackle…
Continue ReadingAdvancing Healthcare Technology Regulation | ONC’s Ongoing Initiatives
Navigating the complex landscape of healthcare technology regulation, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) is at the forefront of implementing impactful rules such as HTI-1. This final rule, effective since…
Continue ReadingDHSC outlines plans to tackle ethnic and other biases in medical devices
Earlier this week, the government announced its plan to tackle ethnic and other biases in medical devices, in a bid to position the UK as a world leader on the topic. The plan follows…
Continue ReadingHow should health systems put ethical AI into practice?
By now, health systems seeking to capitalize on the enormous potential of artificial intelligence are well aware – or should be, at least – of the inherent risks, even dangers, of algorithms and models…
Continue ReadingA Step Towards Demystifying AI in Healthcare – HIStalk
HTI-1: A Step Towards Demystifying AI in HealthcareBy Ryan Parker
Ryan Parker is a consultant and healthcare informatics graduate student,
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been a double-edged sword,…
Continue ReadingPitchfest entrant EarSwitch joins innovative devices pilot
EarSwitch has been selected for the UK’s Innovative Devices Access Pathway pilot, a programme which aims to accelerate access to innovative medical devices for the NHS.The pilot has selected eight devices for its programme,…
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