KevinMD
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Generative AI is revolutionizing health care, particularly large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. The potential is immense, from advanced diagnostic tools to predictive analytics and decision-support systems. However, our regulatory landscape has not kept pace. Traditional frameworks for new drugs and devices are inadequate for the unique characteristics of generative AI.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
UTHealth Houston unveiled a partnership with OpenAI on Friday to build and deploy algorithms for use in medical training and at the patient’s bedside. | UTHealth Houston, an academic medical center in Texas, is partnering with OpenAI to give clinicians, faculty and students access to ChatGPT tools to build custom, HIPAA-compliant AI solutions.
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Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Despite our focus on security and privacy, cyber threats are continuously increasing in both number and severity. In a much less fun way, cyber threats are on their own Eras Tour. Instead of choreography and songs, we get ransomware and phishing scams, and instead of saving up to try to buy tickets to attend the tour, we need to be spending our time and money to keep the tour away from our organization.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Employers are bracing for a third straight year with health benefit costs increasing more than 5%, according to a new report from Mercer. | Employers are bracing for a third straight year with health benefit cost increases of more than 5%, according to a new report from Mercer.
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Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Funding will Support Expanded Commercialization Efforts for PreciseBreast Risk Assessment PreciseDx , a leading innovator in oncology diagnostics leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for new, morphology-driven disease analysis, today announced that it has raised $20.7 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to date to $31.5 million.
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DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Pancreatic Cancer UK has launched an online tool for families who have lost a loved one to assess their risk of inheriting the disease.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Lawmakers scrutinize sluggish efforts to overhaul organ transplants as HHS aims to expand access for HIV-positive patients dmuoio Fri, 09/13/2024 - 17:08
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s neurosurgery team has introduced mixed reality technology to improve training and patient care.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Below is a roundup of payer-centric news headlines you may have missed during the month of September 2024. | This month, Humana faces consequences for prior auth delays, Congress members have introduced new No Surprises Act legislation targeting insurers and Aetna has been sued for denying gender-affirming facial reconstruction surgeries.
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Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The following is a guest article by Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc, Clinical Consultant, Supervising Physician at Ubie Artificial intelligence holds immense potential to revolutionize healthcare, offering precision medicine, accelerated drug discovery, and improved patient outcomes. AI is often touted as a tool for both patients and physicians, having the ability to take a deep dive into large swaths of data and provide analysis much quicker than humans ever could.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Next year, the oldest members of the baby boomer generation will turn 80 years old. It’s a cause for celebration of life, but it’s also a milestone our nation is completely unprepared to meet. | It’s past time for our healthcare system, our social service infrastructure and our culture to acknowledge just how bleak the future will be for this population if we don’t modify the approaches we take to care for our older adults.
DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Tech-Driven Chronic Care Management: Innovative Tools for Heat-Related Health Solutions As global temperatures rise, the health risks associated with extreme heat are becoming a critical concern, especially for individuals with chronic conditions. Managing these risks requires more than traditional healthcare approaches—it demands a new era of innovation.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Walgreens sees a long runway for its two-year-old clinical trials business as it doubles down on its core retail pharmacy operations. | Walgreens sees a long runway for its two-year-old clinical trials business as it doubles down on its core retail pharmacy operations. Ramita Tandon, chief clinical trials officer, shared insights about Walgreens' strategy to ramp up its clinical research capabilities during TD Cowen’s recent 9th Annual FutureHealth Conference.
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Xealth
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Note to readers: This is the second post in our Powered by Partnerships series exploring a targeted four-channel approach to digital health. Let’s face it—digital health is no longer just an innovation buzzword. It’s here, and it’s changing the game for both patients and healthcare teams. Think about it: remote monitoring, telehealth, personalized care apps—these are tools that help patients stay on top of their health while giving clinicians the power to make quicker, smarter decisions.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Chutes & Ladders—Mount Sinai taps new digital and IT leader; CommonSpirit hires chief physician executive officer ebeavins Fri, 09/13/2024 - 15:57
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
As revenue cycle management becomes the heartbeat of healthcare administration, providers are seeking to upgrade their tech game, with 62% looking to expand capabilities in the near future. | This collaboration not only streamlines crucial utilization review processes but also sets a new standard in healthcare by leveraging AI to focus valuable clinical resources on our core mission.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
At Fierce Healthcare, we keep track of all the venture capital being funneled into the health tech and digital health industries. | Rethink Impact, a venture capital firm focused on cultivating female leadership through technology, raised $250 million for its third fund. Pieces Technologies picked up $25 million for gen AI solutions, and Candid Health banked $29 million for revenue cycle automation.
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