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Patients Report Mixed Views on Health-Tech and AI
50% of participants see the tech as a great opportunity, while others see it as a danger.
Executive Voices: Aaron Miri, MBA, CIO of UT Health Austin, Dell Medical School
He’s taking what he learned as a member of HITAC to help UT Health Austin stay ahead of new interoperability standards.
Shorter Rotations Decrease Physician Burnout by 41%, Study Finds
Shorter rotations also resulted in increased job fulfillment among critical care physicians.
Adventist Health to Integrate Cancer Risk Tool Directly into EHR
A new deal between Adventist Health and CancerIQ will make it easier for physicians to identify patients with increased genetic risk of cancer.
Genetic Analysis Reveals Risk of Diseases Among Ethnic Groups
The frequency of genomic variants associated with specific diseases can differ from one population to another.
Change Healthcare Says AI-Based Claims Software Could Reduce Administrative Burden
The tech could help providers identify problem claims prior to denial.
Medicare Advantage Telehealth Rule Could Be Big for Health Systems
David Harlow says the move could benefit providers, patients and more.
Change the Way You Communicate, Not How You Practice
Health systems can use these 3 tools to increase patient engagement.
Proscia Launches DermAI to Pre-Screen and Classify Skin Biopsies
The software could improve the confidence, quality and speed of pathology.
Inhaler Monitoring Cuts Hospitalization Usage, Study Finds
Electronic monitoring of a patient’s rescue inhaler could help avoid hospitalization.
How Health Systems Can Develop & Retain Cybersecurity Staff
With the healthcare industry at increased risk of cyberattacks, it is essential to develop a cybersecurity staff with a strong skill set.
AI Model Passively Detects Cardiac Arrest through Smart Speakers
The AI tool had a sensitivity of 97.24%.
Unsecure Database Leak Could Put Thousands of Patients At Risk of Attack
The data were stored on an open and unsecured database that can be accessed by anyone.
Hack Results in Data Breach at UMass Memorial Community Healthlink
An unauthorized individual gained access to two employees’ email accounts.
New Fertility Tracker Links Physiological Data Points with Algorithm
A new fertility tracking device aims to help women determine the most fertile days of their cycle.
Changes to Lab Test Ordering in EHR Could Decrease Overtesting
The solution led to a 97.3% reduction in the number of gamma glutamyl transferase tests ordered.
The ATA Is Seeking Comments for Ocular Telehealth-Diabetic Retinopathy Guidelines
Ocular telehealth programs could help address the health and financial complications associated with diabetic retinopathy.
Google and Sanofi Announce Innovation Lab to Transform Healthcare Delivery
The collaboration could give patients more control over their health and accelerate the discovery of new therapies.
As IBM Moves Forward, Study Finds Promise in Watson Health Decision-Making
Physicians changed their treatment decisions in 13.6% of cases thanks to Watson for Oncology.
Physician Burnout Is Affecting Patient Care
80% of respondents said when their provider is burnt out, the quality of their care decreases.
Sequoia Project Says TEFCA Must Avoid Disruption, Duplication
The group says TEFCA could force major change in existing exchanges.
Mount Sinai & LabCorp to Launch Digital Pathology Center
The center will implement a Philips pathology solution to improve patient care.
Bipartisan Bill Calls for Protection of Personal Health Data
It would create the National Task Force on Data Protection, which would evaluate and provide input to address cybersecurity risks and privacy concerns.
3 Trends Plaguing Healthcare Cybersecurity & How to Fight Them
To minimize risk, health IT teams must be aware of new methods being used to infiltrate networks.
CMS e-Prescribing Update Would Allow Physicians to Complete Prior Authorizations Online
This could reduce administrative burden for clinicians.
Machine Learning Accurate in Identifying Patients at Risk of Developing Psychosis
The method could lead to preventive treatment and delay the occurrence of psychosis.
IoT, Distributed Ledger Can Speed Up Health Data Sharing
A new study suggests the model can benefit rehabilitation, fitness and labor health protections.
Mental Health Apps: Do They Work? Are They Safe?
An analysis of the evidence for these increasingly popular mHealth apps.
Allscripts Acquires ZappRx for Undisclosed Amount
Allscripts’ payer and life sciences business unit is focused on specialty prescribing.
Executive Voices: Trent Haywood, M.D., J.D., CMO of BCBSA
Haywood is leveraging technology to address community-level health needs.