KevinMD

APRIL 26, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative pre-trained transformers (GPTs) have made significant advancements in recent years, with potential applications in various industries. The health care sector stands to benefit significantly from AI and GPTs, as they offer promising solutions for improving patient care, diagnostics, and treatment. This article will discuss the role of leading AI models Read more… Revolutionizing patient care: the power of AI and GPTs in health care and combating physici

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine says GPT-4 correctly diagnosed 52.7% of complex cases compared to only 36% of medical journal readers.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

“Do personal health trackers belong in the doctor’s office?” Software Advice wondered. “Yes,” the company’s latest consumer survey found, details of which are discussed in a report published on their website. Unique to this study is the patient sample polled: Software Advice surveyed 876 patients in September 2023 to gauge their perspectives on wearable tech and health.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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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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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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A bipartisan group of representatives has introduced a bill into the House that would undo a 2024 physician pay cut finalized last month by the Biden administration. | Provider groups have argued that the scheduled 3.4% cut would come as medical practice costs are set to rise 4.6%, potentially threatening Medicare patients' access to care. The bipartisan bill was quickly applauded by the AMA.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The following is a guest article by Kate Barecchia, Global Data Privacy Officer at Imperva. For many of us, change is hard. In cybersecurity, change is essential to defeat two of the most common causes of data breaches: the ever-evolving attack styles of hackers and human error. New products and features designed to protect data from the latest attack vectors and human errors are released regularly.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Telemedicine took a huge leap forward during the pandemic as more providers and patients embraced remote delivery of healthcare services. Today, artificial intelligence-powered telemedicine tools that remotely diagnose patients and route them to the proper care setting have begun popping up; they are designed to increase access to healthcare services and assist providers in making informed decisions, ensuring timely and appropriate care.

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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Though often associated with gaming, virtual reality (VR) is a technology rapidly evolving in healthcare. | VR therapy is not a new concept, though it wasn’t until the last few years that the field became prominent. And as technology has improved and gotten more intuitive to use, it has also become less expensive.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Digital health stakeholders said that AI will be used next year to help ease administrative tasks for providers, improve clinical trial participation and increase transparency in healthcare.

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KevinMD

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

In the dynamic realm of health care, two revolutionary forces are converging to redefine patient care: artificial intelligence (AI) and personalized medicine. This synergy transforms how we understand, diagnose, and treat diseases, tailoring health care to each patient’s needs. The emergence of personalized medicine Personalized medicine, at its core, is about understanding the unique genetic, Read more… Revolutionizing patient care: the convergence of AI and personalized medicine original

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KevinMD

JANUARY 12, 2023

GPT, or Generative Pre-trained Transformer, is a type of artificial intelligence that has the unremarkable ability to generate human-like text. The program is free to use during the “research preview” time. GPT gained 1 million users in under a week of being released. Keep in mind that this technology is currently in the beta testing. Read more….

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KevinMD

APRIL 27, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly advanced in various fields, including health care, finance, and education. One of the most promising areas for AI application is criminology, which has the potential to transform how criminal investigations are conducted. The groundbreaking capabilities of ChatGPT-4 have the potential to revolutionize criminology by aiding forensic science, crime scene analysis, Read more… Revolutionizing crime-solving with AI: How ChatGPT-4 can unlock critical evid

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KevinMD

OCTOBER 14, 2023

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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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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KevinMD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

From stomping on koopas and collecting coins as Mario to “catching ’em all” in Pokemon, video games have enthralled both our childhood, and countless other childhoods. It was our guilty pleasure, much to the chagrin of our parents. Media portrayed video games as bad for your mental health, with the message that video games rot Read more… Harnessing the power of gamification in mental health apps originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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KevinMD

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Caregivers are arguably the most important members of a patient’s care team, with more touchpoints and access to a patient and their lifestyle than any provider or specialist. With approximately 43.5 million caregivers in the U.S., 40 percent are in high-burden situations where caregivers take on substantial cumulative physical, emotional, social, and financial strains to Read more… How to facilitate caregiver learning and support to improve clinical care outcomes originally appeared in Ke

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KevinMD

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As I pull into clinic, my intention is always the same: be fully present with each patient. By the time I’m two patients in, the reality is always different. We’ve all read the mindfulness quotes about the virtues of being “in the moment,” but somewhere after the first couple visits of the day we face Read more… I’m tired of being a distracted doctor originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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KevinMD

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The United States health care system is in the midst of a crisis. Despite being among the richest nations in the world, it consistently ranks among the lowest for maternal health outcomes—and that’s before you begin digging into the health disparities women of color face in this nation. Pregnancy-related complications kill Black mothers three times Read more… Utilizing AI may reduce maternal and infant mortality originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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KevinMD

MAY 9, 2023

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a paradigm shift in the health care industry. According to Markets and Markets, the global AI in the health care market is projected to grow from $4.9 billion in 2020 to $45.2 billion by 2026, registering a CAGR of 44.9 percent during the forecast period. As Read more… The AI revolution in health care: How entrepreneurs are transforming patient care with innovative solutions originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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KevinMD

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about significant advancements in various fields, including health care. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is one such AI that has shown great promise in assisting professionals, particularly doctors, in their daily tasks. This article will discuss the average human IQ, the estimated IQs of notable individuals, the average Read more… Leveraging ChatGPT’s high IQ to assist doctors originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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KevinMD

JANUARY 8, 2023

My first job as a “real” doctor was in 1991. During one of those early days in my career, one of my coworkers — a woman who worked in reception — approached me for help. Even then, I could recognize a look of desperation. It reminded me of the look I saw in my sister. Read more…. How technology is transforming medicine and making distance healing a reality originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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KevinMD

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s digitized, on-demand world, patients frequently use portals to send their physicians questions and requests. Today, physicians receive 57 percent more patient messages than before the pandemic. They spend the highest proportion of their inbox time on these messages, often responding after hours. While messaging is an essential care access point, high volume strains Read more… Can generative artificial intelligence help clinicians better manage patient messages?

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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.

KevinMD

MAY 27, 2023

As I’m sure you know, nephrology is the branch of internal medicine that deals with the kidneys. And in the U.S., young doctors are quite unlikely to choose this path. Why? The combination of long hours, chronic illness, and (relatively) unimpressive pay has proven deadly to the field. In fact, around 30 percent of training (fellowship) Read more… Is AI the solution for the shortage of nephrologists?

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KevinMD

APRIL 22, 2023

In theory, the widespread adoption of health information technology (HIT) and integrated applications can improve patients’ access to their health information and facilitate patient-centered care. In reality, this increased reliance on patient-facing technologies and data derived from connected devices, machine learning, and artificial intelligence can widen gaps in access, create new barriers to health equity, Read more… How data and technology influence health in ways that doctors don

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KevinMD

APRIL 2, 2023

In recent years, the health care industry has undergone a significant transformation, and one of the main drivers behind this change is artificial intelligence (AI). As the adoption of AI continues to accelerate, it is becoming a topic that cannot be ignored. However, despite its potential to revolutionize health care, it remains the elephant in Read more… AI and health care: the elephant in the board room originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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KevinMD

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Years from now, the notion of simple telemedicine will seem quaint. Keep in mind that as recently as a decade ago, most physicians would have denied that telemedicine could ever play a role in the medical profession. Physicians would have argued that this would dismantle the fundamental unit of medical care – the in-person office Read more… AI-driven diagnostics and beyond originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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KevinMD

JULY 10, 2023

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is no less than a modern revolution. As we progress in the digital age, the capabilities of AI continue to expand, facilitating advancements in countless fields. One such field is health care, where AI has the potential to significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficiency. A shining example of Read more… How artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming dermatology diagnosis and treatment originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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KevinMD

APRIL 15, 2023

Professional “creep” refers to the phenomenon where the responsibilities and expectations of a particular profession gradually expand beyond their original scope and begins to overlap with other professions. This can occur due to various factors, such as technological changes, societal expectations shifts, and personal and financial gains.

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KevinMD

APRIL 1, 2023

The rise of the digital age brought with it various breakthroughs that have fundamentally changed the way we live and interact with technology. Among these breakthroughs are Napster and ChatGPT, two innovative technologies that potentially transform industries. Napster revolutionized the music industry in the early 2000s, and ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model, is poised Read more… ChatGPT: the Napster of the AI world?

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