HLTH 2024 at the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas on October 20 to 23 will spotlight a variety of startups that want to improve care coordination for providers, detect diseases earlier, improve the…
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The hot topics around the physician lounge this week included new alerts in the EHR to help clinicians manage IV fluids efficiently. If you’re not aware, Hurricane Helene damaged Baxter International’s production facility earlier…
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) often remains undetected until rupture due to limited access to diagnostic ultrasound. This trial evaluated a deep learning (DL) algorithm to guide AAA screening by novice nurses with no prior…
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One of the biggest daily challenges faced by healthcare providers is obtaining accurate diagnostic answers in a timely manner. Clinicians spend years training in physical diagnosis, mastering techniques such as listening to hearts and…
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Providence Medical Institute, a Southern California-based physician services division of the seven-state Providence health system, will pay a $240,000 civil monetary penalty to settle potential HIPAA violations after a ransomware attack.WHY IT MATTERSThe U.S….
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The following is a guest article by Ben Scharfe, Executive Vice President, TouchWorks EHR at Altera Digital Health
Ambient listening technology is rapidly transforming the healthcare landscape. This innovative approach leverages artificial intelligence to record…
AI may be optimally applied in healthcare settings without overstepping human boundaries. “When it comes to AI, I still apply principles of the physician’s Hippocratic Oath but repurposed – AI shall do no harm, we…
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The following is a guest article by Frank McGillin, CEO at The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic
In the rush to rapidly embrace AI, healthcare providers risk depersonalizing the patient experience.
While AI is rife with excitement…
More and more providers are expanding their use of AI-based documentation tools after witnessing how much time these solutions can save clinicians.
On Wednesday, Alpine Physician Partners — which operates primary care organizations in several…
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Veterans Health Administration employees allegedly accessed the medical records of vice presidential nominees Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in July and August.”We reported to law enforcement allegations that [Veterans Affairs]…
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