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Why I left medicine – and why AI might convince me to return

KevinMD

My first job as a physician assistant was in a neuro-oncology department. I was young, newly certified, and eager to interact with patients. The physician who mentored me there made sure I had the opportunity to counsel patients, and provide guidance and comfort after a new diagnosis. These are situations where a clinician needs time Read more… Why I left medicine – and why AI might convince me to return originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Weekly Roundup – October 14, 2023

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 you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week. AHIMA23 Attendees are Ready for the Challenges Ahead. The underlying theme of AHIMA’s annual conference was that health information management professionals are both encouraged and frustrated at the state of the industry , C

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LLM's in Healthcare AI: does the evidence match the hype?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that large language models (LLMs) can be effective in a variety of healthcare applications. For example, studies have shown that LLMs can be used to: Extract insights from clinical text analysis: LLMs have been shown to be able to extract insights from unstructured clinical texts, such as electronic health records, discharge summaries, and clinical notes, with high accuracy.

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Innovators, Enablers, Custodians, Arbitrageurs: Key roles in HealthTech's competitive landscape

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary Innovators, enablers, custodians, and arbitrageurs play key roles in the HealthTech competitive landscape. Innovators are constantly designing new ways to address existing problems and improve the quality of care with technology-enabled healthcare experiences. For example, they may develop new medical devices, telemedicine platforms, or AI-powered tools to help diagnose diseases and identify treatments.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Disrupt Health Tech 2023: London

Lloyd Price

Founders Forum HealthTech is now 8 years old. This December we are bringing together 180 senior leaders , investors, and founders, committed to driving innovation throughout the healthcare industry, through creative and conscientious disruption. Hosted by Informa Tech, The Founders Forum Group, Havas Health & You and WellFounded Health, this ‘Disrupt’ series aims to expand on our annual summit, with specific focuses on AI, Wearables, Personalised Care, to enable a platform to support funding

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