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Avidity Biosciences Earns $100M for Precision Medicine Platform
The platform could help create new treatments for patients with muscle disorders.
Google's Project Nightingale Raises Health Data Privacy Concerns
Google has access to tens of millions more health records.
AI Accurately Predicts Risk of A-Fib, Mortality from ECGs
The model identified risk patterns in ECGs that human experts did not.
AI Endoscopy Tech Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
AI Medical Service’s tech helps physicians detect cancerous lesions.
Implementing Remote Patient Monitoring: Beyond the Financial Incentives
Implementing RPM is more than a way to increase reimbursements and improve a practice's bottom line.
What Health Systems Need to Consider When Starting a Bug Bounty Program
Three factors important for running a successful bug bounty program.
Podcast: A Closer Look at Pear Therapeutics
CEO of Pear Therapeutics, Corey McCann, M.D., Ph.D., speaks to hosts Samara and Paul about digital therapeutics and what is happening with Pear.
FDA Identifies Robotic Surgery Software Recall as Class I
One person was injured due to the issue.
URMC Pays $3M to OCR for Mobile Device HIPAA Violation
The medical center failed to encrypt mobile devices, resulting in the loss and theft of protected health information.
The Role of AI with Tumor Boards
Early signs that using AI helps tumor boards improve workflows and care decisions.
Veterans Now Have Access to Health Records on Apple iPhone
The feature could give veterans a better picture of their complete health record.
Boston University Launches Population Health Study to Understand Factors that Increase Dementia Risk
Researchers will collect bio and psycho-social markers to accelerate early intervention efforts.
National Cancer Institute, AppliedVR to Explore VR to Relieve Cancer Patients' Anxiety
VR therapeutics could positively impact the lives of many.
How Online Communities Can Improve Providers' Performance
Networking with colleagues increased access to credible best practice knowledge.
Boston Scientific's Connected Patient Challenge Attracts Inventive Digital Health Solutions from Innovators Worldwide
The challenge has already received a record-breaking number of submissions.
Executive Voices: Arthur Harvey, M.S., CIO at Boston Medical Center - Part 2
Arthur Harvey discusses health IT pain points and recruiting talent at BMC.
Trump Nominates Stephen Hahn, M.D., as Next FDA Commissioner
Stephen Hahn, M.D., is an executive at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Google to Acquire Fitbit for $2.1B
Google will use its platform and software to build a strong wearable.
Google Cloud and Suki Partner to Use AI, Machine Learning to Reduce Administrative Burden
This is just one of the many partnerships announced in October that aim to use tech to reduce administrative tasks.
Cytovale Bags $15M for Sepsis-Detecting Tech
The hope is that the tech leads to earlier diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Status for Blood Oxygen Monitoring Wearable
The technology could prevent death from opioid overdose.
How Sharp Index Is Helping Those At Risk of Physician Burnout
The scholarship will be given to those who strive to improve the lives of physicians.
Kaiser Permanente Launches Service to Address Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is one of the most positively screened for social determinants of health.
Google and care.ai Launch AI-Powered Platform to Monitor Rooms
The platform will alert clinicians about what is happening in a room at any time.
AI in Tandem with Radiologists More Accurately Identified Breast Cancer
The machine-learning model and human experts achieved a 90% accuracy.
Amazon Acquires Health Navigator, Pushing Further into Healthcare
The acquisition is part of its new employee offering, Amazon Care, a spokesperson said.
Pacifier Biosensor Monitors Biomarkers in Newborns
The tech could track glucose levels in real time.
FDA Approves Disposable Device to Reduce Scope Contamination, Outbreaks
The medical device seals the end of a duodenoscope to prevent the spread of diseases.
NIH Grants OmniLife $1.5M Grant for Transplant mHealth App
The app facilitates better, more timely communication between all involved in a transplant event.
Viz.ai Raises $50M to Expand AI-Powered Stroke ID Platform
The tech could lead to cost savings and improved patient outcomes.
