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How AI could widen health disparities without stronger policies

KevinMD

In the realm of health care, artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a beacon of transformative potential. With its ability to process vast amounts of data, AI promises to streamline diagnostic processes, enhance treatment precision, and revolutionize patient care. Yet, it’s overshadowed by various ethical concerns about perpetuating existing biases and systemic discrimination.

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1 in 2 U.S. Women (“The Bedrock of Society”) Self-Ration Care – the Latest Deloitte Findings

Health Populi

Women in the U.S. are more likely to avoid care than men in America, Deloitte found in the consulting firm’s latest survey on consumers and health care. Deloitte coins this phenomenon as a “triple-threat” that women face in the U.S. health care environment, the 3 “threats” being, Affordability, Access, and, Prior experience — that is the health disparity among women who have seen personal mis-diagnosis, bias, or treatment that hasn’t been consistent with

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Bonus Features – September 15, 2024 – 63% of HIE entities plan to participate in TEFCA, 19% of customer interactions with healthcare orgs get disrupted, plus 32 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Ultra Wideband Impulse Radar and the Future of Remote Monitoring in Healthcare

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Ultra Wideband (UWB) impulse radar is emerging as a promising technology for remote monitoring in healthcare. Its ability to penetrate various materials and provide high-resolution spatial information makes it well-suited for a range of applications, including vital sign monitoring, fall detection, and activity tracking. Key Advantages of UWB Impulse Radar in Healthcare: Non-invasive: UWB radar does not require physical contact with the patient, making it less intrusive and more co

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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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Learner evaluation of an immersive virtual reality mass casualty incident simulator for triage training

BMC Digital Health

To minimize loss of life, modern mass casualty response requires swift identification, efficient triage categorization, and rapid hemorrhage control. Current training methods remain suboptimal. Our objective w.

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