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Decoding AI hallucinations in health care: Embracing a new era of medical innovation

KevinMD

The health care landscape is rapidly evolving with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). While AI brings transformative power, it also demands great responsibility, especially in understanding and managing AI hallucinations—a new challenge in health care. Understanding AI hallucinations AI hallucinations occur when AI systems produce incorrect or misleading information.

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The Consumerization of AI in Healthcare – The Early Days of AI-Trust

Health Populi

Most people in the U.S. are bullish on the role AI will play in health care in 2024, especially to lower access barriers to care and to diagnose and detect health conditions. Two new studies point to the consumerization of AI in healthcare, from Medtronic and Deloitte. This post weaves their findings together and suggests some planning points for 2024.

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Q&A: Google's chief clinical officer on AI regulation in healthcare

Mobi Health News

Dr. Michael Howell, chief clinical officer at Google, discusses Med-PaLM's evolution in 2023 and recommendations for regulators developing rules for AI use in healthcare.

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Singaporean health chiefs embrace digital health to tackle staff shortage: report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Healthcare executives and young professionals across Singapore have a shared vision of delivering more connected and sustainable healthcare enabled by digital technologies. Based on the Singapore findings of the Future Health Index 2023 report by Royal Philips, Singapore is making "steadfast" progress in digital health transformation. Findings from across Asia-Pacific were earlier published in the regional version of the report.

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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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How generative AI will upend the doctor-patient relationship

KevinMD

After decades of “doctor knows best,” the traditional physician-patient relationship is on the verge of a monumental shift. Generative AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Microsoft’s Bing are poised to give people significantly more power and control—not just over their personal lives and professional tasks but over their own medical health, as well.

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Digital health leaders discuss their biggest takeaways from 2023

Mobi Health News

Execs overwhelmingly cite genAI as having the most significant impact in healthcare this year, though others provide alternative takes on the years' events.

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Evara Health is tackling chronic conditions and saving lives with RPM

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A while back, Evara Health had briefly considered remote patient monitoring as a service, but the federally qualified health center never had the necessary funding. THE PROBLEM With so many patients being elderly or having transportation issues, the organization recognized the need to better monitor patients with chronic diseases who were not able to come into clinics regularly.

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The synergy of AI and human intelligence in transforming health care

KevinMD

The health care industry is witnessing a transformative phase with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data and provide predictive insights is revolutionizing medical diagnostics and patient care. AI’s precision is invaluable in diagnosing and managing kidney disease, offering both speed and accuracy in analyzing patient data.

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UnitedHealth report: Chronic conditions like depression, diabetes are on the rise

FierceHealthIT

Chronic conditions, including mental health needs, are on the rise, according to a new report. | The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of industry giant UnitedHealth Group, released its annual America's Health Rankings report.

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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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Study: Google reveals LLM that helps accurately diagnosis complex cases

Mobi Health News

The tech giant revealed it created an LLM optimized for diagnostic reasoning with the ability to generate a differential diagnosis or assist clinicians in coming to a diagnosis.

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5 Recommendations for Strengthening Radiology Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jatin (JT) Thakkar, General Manager for Global Services and Solutions at Carestream Every day patients trust their health to the care of medical providers. They also place their personal health information (PHI) in their care. Sadly, ransomware attacks on healthcare delivery organizations are increasing in frequency and sophistication.

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Consider ever-changing tech hurdles for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The more technology changes, it’s a step back for some. You probably think the inevitability of tech change is mostly positive. And in a macro sense, maybe it is. But for some older adults, it’s one negative experience after another. The closing of thousands of bank branches in favor of online banking, the elimination of paper social security statements , the near-elimination of paper savings bonds for the grandchildren, and the ubiquitous introduction of the QR code in restaurants – saving lab

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A tough 2024 is on the horizon. Here's how Deloitte says healthcare leaders should prepare

FierceHealthIT

Many of the past year’s buzziest topics and omnipresent struggles will likely rear their heads as major talking points across 2024, per the year-ahead predictions of Deloitte’s healthcare industry | Generative AI, outsourcing and skilled labor retention are among the focal points provider and payer executives will need to keep in their crosshairs.

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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

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Doctor Anywhere bags $41M, looks to enter genAI game

Mobi Health News

The telehealth company is also betting on secondary care.

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What Area of Healthcare Needs More Investment and Why?

Healthcare IT Today

Tragically, in a world full of wonderful healthcare inventions and opportunities there is only so much money to be invested. Each year only a certain amount of areas can be invested in, with the hopes of it being spent in the right areas to improve the world of healthcare. But are there areas of healthcare that are getting passed over? Are there areas that desperately need more investment and are just getting skipped because not enough people are talking about them?

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NHS App enables more people access to their GP records online

DigitalHealth

Over 80% of GP practices now enable their patients to access their own health records via the NHS App, according to NHE England.

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Tough labor market holds Fitch's nonprofit hospital outlook at 'deteriorating'

FierceHealthIT

Nonprofit hospitals will continue to operate under a cloud of labor supply shortages and “pressured” margins into 2024, setting the coming 12 months up as another “make or break year” for the secto | Fitch Ratings' pessimistic 2024 outlook highlighted labor shortages, an uptick in union activity and potential second year of debt service covenant violations.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Insurtech company Clover Health will exit the ACO REACH program

Mobi Health News

The company's CEO said it is leaving the CMS program at the end of the performance year due to not seeing a clear path to profitability.

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How Digital Health Companies Attract Software Engineers: Human Resource Management

Healthcare IT Today

The previous articles in this series discussed what kinds of programmers do well and enjoy working in a digital health company. This final article looks at some important aspects of culture and how to cultivate the developers you have. Allow Programmer Creativity, With Sensitivity Several of my respondents talked about giving professionals flexibility and autonomy.

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Chelsea and Westminster patients confident in AI skin cancer assessments

DigitalHealth

Patients at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital have high levels of confidence in the use of AI for skin cancer assessments.

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Hims & Hers rolls out weight loss program with future plans to include GLP-1 drugs

FierceHealthIT

Digital health company Hims & Hers launched its much-anticipated weight loss program this week that includes digital tracking tools, educational content and access to medications. | Digital health company Hims & Hers launched its much-anticipated weight loss program this week that includes digital tracking tools, educational content and access to medications.

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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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How people with hearing difficulties found support from a ChatGPT-powered business record-keeping tool

Mobi Health News

An automotive manufacturer in Japan has transformed its speech-to-text mobile app to an audio recognition system to help alleviate barriers in communication.

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Four Unexpected Delights from the RSNA23 Exhibit Hall

Healthcare IT Today

The exhibit hall of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ) annual conference is always a sight to behold. Not only is there a unique mixture of imaging equipment and software, but there are booths and attendees from numerous countries in Europe, Asia, and Australia. It is the most international conference on my calendar. The 2023 RSNA annual conference (#RSNA23) did not disappoint and there were four unexpected delights from the exhibit hall: Energy from attendees The return of VR A

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Draft Digital Health Rewired24 programme published

DigitalHealth

Digital Health has published the draft programme for the big five stages at Rewired24, the UK’s biggest and best health IT and digital health event.

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White House, senators take aim at 'corporate greed in healthcare'

FierceHealthIT

Both the executive branch and key bipartisan legislators announced plans Thursday to tackle the negative impacts of corporate interests and ownership in healthcare. | Multiple federal agencies and bipartisan Senate leaders have launched a salvo of efforts targeting anticompetitive behaviors, high prices and private equity-involvement in the healthcare industry.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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AstraZeneca, Absci sign $247M agreement to uncover AI-driven cancer drug candidates

Mobi Health News

The companies will leverage Absci's AI-enabled Integrated Drug Creation platform and the pharma giant's oncology research and development expertise.

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How Wolters Kluwer Health Keeps Large Language Models and AI Honest

Healthcare IT Today

Wolters Kluwer Health offers a service called UpToDate , consulted by doctors around the world to help their clinical decision making. In this video, chief medical officer Peter Bonis explains how they are working to add a large language model (LLM), the technology currently popular in generative AI. Bonis also offers a broad overview of trends in digital health.

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Dedalus and Ibex launch end-to-end AI-powered digital pathology solution

DigitalHealth

Dedalus and Ibex have jointly launched a new end-to-end AI-powered pathology solution that will help to streamline cancer diagnosis.

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