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Patients Want More Reminders from Health Plans
Only 14% of patients receive monthly reminders from their health plans.
AI Model Shows Promise in Predicting Lung Cancer, Google Study Finds
The AI algorithm could optimize lung cancer screenings.
NightWare Receives Breakthrough Designation for PTSD Nightmare App
The Apple Watch app uses biometric data and sensors to interrupt a nightmare without waking the patient.
Patients Want More Virtual Care Options, Consumer Survey Finds
But only 17% of respondents say they have access to virtual care services.
Fitness Trackers Correlate with Increased Medication Adherence, Study Finds
The more a patient uses a wearable, the more likely they are to be adherent.
AI Chatbot Helpful for Teens with Obesity in Weight-Loss Program
The chatbot encouraged participants to reach their weight-loss goals.
Young People Using More Mental Health Services, Analysis of 28B Records Shows
People between the ages of zero and 22 years old had more claim lines linked with depression and anxiety disorders.
MyHeritage Expands Genetic Testing Line, Joins DTC Health Data Market
With more health data comes more responsibility.
Asthma Tracker mHealth App Reduces Children's Hospital Admissions by 60%
The digital health tool provides real-time insights and could decrease costs of care.
FDA Guidance on Machine Learning, AI in Medical Devices a Notable Step Toward Modernization
But the regulator and healthcare innovators must take AI & ML further.
CMS Delays National Coverage Determination for CAR T-Cell Therapy
But public comments reflect the desire for the agency to cover this promising treatment.
UPMC Forms Telemedicine Company for Infectious Diseases
With a shortage in specialists, the service could help address an issue that costs healthcare billions of dollars a year.
Giving Data Security a Human Face to Regain Patient Trust
Hardly anyone can imagine the future of healthcare without big data. But with frequent leaks and cyberattacks, how can patients share their personal information?
Executive Voices: Daniel Durand, M.D., of LifeBridge Health
The chief innovation officer discusses how the health system leverages AI.
Google Street View Cars Take on Public Health by Assessing Air Quality in Amsterdam
Launched in 2014, Project Air View is designed to help people react to unhealthy environmental conditions.
Hospitals: How to Turn Your Overburdened Analytics Operation Into a High-Performance Enterprise
Following these 5 key steps can help hospitals take advantage of analytics.
IBM Develops Virtual Assistant to Aid Stroke Patients
Andělín answers questions and provides general information related to post-stroke rehabilitation.
Thwarting Physician Burnout Through the Power of Precision Medicine
How precision medicine can foster better outcomes for patients and better lives for physicians.
Aidoc's Pulmonary Embolism Solution Granted FDA Clearance
The solution flags cases of pulmonary embolism in chest CTs to prioritize patients at high risk.
Why Your Healthcare Organization Should #DitchtheDisk
CDs are costly — and they can affect treatment and patient satisfaction.
Parents of Kids with Cancer Search Google Twice as Much
Google search histories could lead to early diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Fitbit Is Pushing Its Way Back Into the Wearables Competition
The company is partnering with health plans, aiming to leverage the enterprise to bring its devices and personalized platform to more individuals.
Creating Trust Around AI Chatbots
As enterprise adoption of AI chatbots increases, health systems must ensure they are improving the patient experience.
Behavioral Health Integration as an Approach to Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
Clinical stakeholders don’t talk to each other enough. By opening the lines of communication, healthcare can fight substance abuse.
3 Tips to Better Understand HIPAA Compliance
Healthcare orgs that run afoul of HIPAA risk exposing patient data and big fines.
Clinical Decision Support Software Steers Providers to Better, Not Cheaper, Imaging Options
But a new study suggests the tool can help eliminate waste.
Anti-Vaxxers Thrive on Social Media. Here's How Healthcare Must Respond.
3 physicians discuss enterprise-level strategies to combat digital misinformation.
What the WHO Digital Health Guidelines Mean for Healthcare
The World Health Organization has several recommendations for how countries can and should integrate digital tools into their health systems.
How Tech Savviness Can Determine If a Patient Will Use Digital Health Services
Participants with more confidence in their technology capabilities are more likely to accept digital health services.
Podcast: Amazon's Healthcare Hubris and the Perils of 'Silver Bullet' Thinking
How looking for a savior could help and hurt modern healthcare.
