Fri.Sep 13, 2024

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How to regulate generative AI in health care

KevinMD

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.

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UTHealth Houston collaborates with OpenAI to offer clinicians HIPAA-compliant ChatGPT solutions

FierceHealthIT

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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Measures You Should be Implementing in Your Organization to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity and Protect Your Patient Data

Healthcare IT Today

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.

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Mercer: Employer benefit costs set to rise by more 5% in 2025 for 3rd straight year

FierceHealthIT

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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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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PreciseDx Secures $20.7 Million Series B to Advance AI-Powered Cancer Risk Assessments

Healthcare IT Today

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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Pancreatic cancer online tool assesses risk of inheriting disease

DigitalHealth

Pancreatic Cancer UK has launched an online tool for families who have lost a loved one to assess their risk of inheriting the disease.

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Lawmakers scrutinize sluggish efforts to overhaul organ transplants as HHS aims to expand access for HIV-positive patients

FierceHealthIT

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

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Neurosurgeons at Imperial introduce mixed reality technology

DigitalHealth

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s neurosurgery team has introduced mixed reality technology to improve training and patient care.

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Payer Roundup—Minnesota providers drops Humana MA plans; New No Surprises Act bill introduced

FierceHealthIT

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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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Deprogramming Health Bias in AI Platforms to Achieve Equity

Healthcare IT Today

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.

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Industry Voices—Modern caregiving will take a village

FierceHealthIT

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.

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Technological Tools and Applications for Managing Heat-Related Health

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

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.

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Walgreens eyes 'tremendous growth' for clinical trials as part of transformation strategy

FierceHealthIT

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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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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The Secret Sauce for Scaling the Value of Digital Programs

Xealth

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.

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Chutes & Ladders—Mount Sinai taps new digital and IT leader; CommonSpirit hires chief physician executive officer

FierceHealthIT

Chutes & Ladders—Mount Sinai taps new digital and IT leader; CommonSpirit hires chief physician executive officer ebeavins Fri, 09/13/2024 - 15:57

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Xsolis’ AI solutions have saved Providence Health System more than $40 million

FierceHealthIT

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.

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Fierce Healthcare Fundraising Tracker—Gen AI startup nabs $25M; Rethink Impact raises $250M for female-led companies

FierceHealthIT

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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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven