Medical malpractice claims, tragic patient outcomes, and preventable errors have long plagued our healthcare system, fueled by the inherent limitations of human clinicians. But there is a revolutionary force in medicine that has the power to transform these outcomes: artificial intelligence (AI).
Despite AI's proven ability to identify diseases with greater speed and accuracy than human experts, many healthcare providers are resisting its integration. This
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Philips Expands Cloud-Based Radiology Informatics to Europe, Explores Generative AI
What You Should Know:
- Philips, a global leader in health technology expands its cloud-based radiology informatics solutions to Europe.
- The expansion follows the successful migration of over 150 sites in North and Latin America to HealthSuite Imaging on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Philips is also exploring the use of generative AI to further enhance its radiology reporting capabilities.
HealthSuite Imaging on AWS to Enhance Efficiency, Collaboration, and Patient
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First Choice Neurology to Deploy healow Genie’s AI Contact Center
What You Should Know:
- First Choice Neurology, the largest neurology center in Florida, has partnered with eClinicalWorks® to implement healow® Genie, an AI-powered contact center solution.
- The strategic move aims to enhance patient engagement and streamline operations by providing 24/7 access to vital health information and automating routine tasks.
AI-Powered Contact Center Solution to Improve Access to Care
healow Genie is the first EHR-agnostic, AI-powered
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PocketHealth Launches AI-Powered Image Reader to Enhance Patient Understanding of Medical Imaging
What You Should Know:
- PocketHealth, a connected care company launches Image Reader, a new feature that uses AI to help patients better understand their medical imaging results.
- Image Reader provides visual context within CT and X-ray scans, making it easier for patients to interpret their images and have more informed conversations with their healthcare providers.
AI-Powered Anatomical Identification
PocketHealth's Image Reader leverages advanced AI, including the
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Senseonics and Ascensia Diabetes Care Integrate Eversense® 365 CGM with SweetSpot™ Platform
What You Should Know:
- Senseonics Holdings and Ascensia Diabetes Care today announced the integration of the Eversense® 365 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System with the SweetSpot™ diabetes management platform in the U.S.
- The collaboration aims to improve patient care and streamline diabetes management for endocrinology practices and their patients.
Enhance Diabetes Management and Improve Patient Outcomes
The integration allows SweetSpot to seamlessly access and
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MEDITECH Launches Expanse Outreach Portal to Enhance Lab Services
What You Should Know:
- MEDITECH, a provider of electronic health record (EHR) solutions, today announced the launch of its new Expanse Outreach Portal.
- The web-based platform empowers MEDITECH hospitals to expand their laboratory outreach programs, streamline operations, and improve collaboration with non-affiliated healthcare organizations.
Expanse Outreach Portal
The Expanse Outreach Portal provides a centralized solution for managing laboratory services between
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MassHealth Taps PointClickCare for Behavioral Health Treatment and Referral Platform
What You Should Know:
- PointClickCare, a healthcare technology platform, and MassHealth, the Massachusetts Medicaid program launches a new Behavioral Health Treatment and Referral Platform.
- The statewide initiative aims to improve the efficiency and coordination of behavioral health care by streamlining referral processes, enhancing communication between providers, and providing real-time visibility into inpatient psychiatric bed availability.
Addressing Behavioral Health
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Verato Launches Next-Generation Master Data Management Cloud
What You Should Know:
- Verato launches Verato MDM Cloud, a next-generation master data management (MDM) platform that provides a complete and trusted view of people, organizations, and networks across complex ecosystems.
- The solution empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of digital transformation by solving the fundamental challenge of identity resolution.
The Challenge of Fragmented Data
As organizations undergo digital transformation and adopt AI, they
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Proposed HIPAA Updates and What They Mean for Healthcare IT teams
Few industries rely more heavily on sensitive personal information than the healthcare sector, and therefore few collect, store and share as much data. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a notice of proposed HIPAA revisions – “HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information” – which would bolster the current guidelines for policy updates. This is a necessary and critical step for the healthcare industry to mitigate
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CHG Healthcare Acquires CareerMD to Expand Physician Recruitment and Career Support Services
What You Should Know:
- CHG Healthcare, a provider of healthcare staffing solutions announced the acquisition of CareerMD, a prominent career management platform for physicians and allied health professionals. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The strategic acquisition strengthens CHG's commitment to connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities and supporting their professional development.
Acquisition Enhances CHG's Ability to
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