In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch catches up with John Poli, Industry Principal for Healthcare at RingCentral.They dive into how digital communication is flipping the script on healthcare, making it more efficient…
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A hacker has breached Oracle Health systems and stolen patient data with the intention of extorting providers, according to a customer communication from Oracle. The FBI is investigating.
Oracle says the intruder used…
A team of engineers at The Chinese University of Hong Kong has developed an AI-based blood pressure management system featuring a large language model from DeepSeek. HOW IT WORKS
The system called Dr PAI (personalised AI doctor)…
The Benefits of EHR Interoperability for Patients and Providers
Providers and patients alike reap the benefits of integration and interoperability. When clinicians enjoy better communication and coordination among care teams (and fewer manual processes), providers…
Addressing Hidden Suffering in Dementia Patients
Nursing home residents with cognitive impairments often experience significant distress, including pain and anxiety, yet struggle to communicate these symptoms effectively. This communication barrier creates a substantial challenge for…
Patient Dismissal Tops Safety Concerns 2025
ECRI’s latest report identifies dismissing patient concerns as the leading threat to patient safety in 2025, a first-time entry that highlights the critical importance of patient-provider communication in healthcare…
According to KLAS data, 59%â of patients are using technology to communicate with their providerâs office before or after visits, and 93%â¡ of those patients plan to continue using technology for provider communication. However,…
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Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may compensate for their social difficulties by resorting to more sequential forms of communication. Here, we study communication preferences in individuals with ASD and neurotypical controls by monitoring…
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Pocketalk, a secure, AI-powered, handheld translation device, is a game-changing solution. In partnership with SCALE Innovation, Pocketalk offers instant translations in over 85 languages, enabling seamless real-time conversations between healthcare professionals and patients who…
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The nursing shortage remains a key challenge for the healthcare industry, with federal authorities predicting a shortage of 63,720 full-time nurses in 2030. To address this problem, tech startups are developing tools to simplify…
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