M*Modal, a provider of clinical documentation and Speech Understanding™ solutions, today announced that it continues to drive speech and AI innovation for health systems to support next-generation EHR workflows and reduce the administrative burden on doctors. These solutions work independently or are deeply embedded in the EHR by leveraging M*Modal technology to improve the quality of patient care and the clinical note. The following are a few of the many foremost healthcare organizations that
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Nuance Expands AI-Powered Clinical Documentation Platform Internationally
Nuance Communications, Inc., today announced they are expanding the availability of its full suite of conversational AI-powered clinical documentation solutions internationally – now available in countries across Europe, New Zealand, Canada and more. This expansion comes as many countries outside of the U.S. continue to invest in the digitization of their healthcare systems – including increasing electronic health record (EHR) adoption rates and achieving paperless clinical documentation
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Buoy Health Integrates with Boston Children’s to Improve Pediatric Capabilities
Buoy Health, an AI-focused health technology startup that develops digital tools to help people from the moment they get sick start their care on the right foot, today named Boston Children’s Hospital its first innovation partner. As part of the multi-pronged partnership, Boston Children’s Hospital will integrate Buoy’s advanced AI into its website to help parents around the globe identify the right course of treatment the moment their children’s symptoms hit.Innovation Partnership DetailsAs
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4 Barriers to Overcome Before AI in Medical Imaging Becomes Mainstream
The world market for artificial intelligence (AI) in medical imaging, comprising software for automated detection, quantification, decision support, and diagnosis, is forecasted to reach $2 billion by 2023, according to a new report from Signify Research, an independent supplier of market intelligence and consultancy to the global healthcare technology industry. The report, “Machine Learning in Medical Imaging – 2018 Edition” provides a data-centric and global outlook on the current and
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The Future Role of Robots and Humans in Caretaking
Visit the research facilities of the Georgia Institute of Technology. You may meet Darwin, a pint-sized robot that helps patients meet physical therapy goals. From enhancing a surgeon’s precision to disposing of medical waste to monitoring health metrics, artificial intelligence (AI) is making a big impact on the sector. Even the pint-sized robots are doing big things in healthcare. It will be fascinating to see where it all goes. As populations age, one area robots could help tremendously is
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Vocera and Qventus Partner for AI-Powered, Real-Time Operations Management
Vocera Communications, Inc. a provider of clinical communication and workflow solutions, announced it is partnering with Qventus, an AI-based software technology company that helps health systems run more efficiently. Interoperability between Vocera and Qventus technologies enables immediate action and collaboration on the frontlines of hospitals across the country. Together, the two companies empower care teams with real-time situational awareness to quickly mobilize the right people and
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Lumiata Raises $11 Million to Accelerate AI Powered Health Analytics
Lumiata raises $11M from Khosla Ventures, BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners, and Intel Capital to fuel transformation of healthcare across insurers, providers and employers through predictive analytics. Lumiata, a San Mateo, CA-based provider of AI-powered health analytics for managing cost and risk, today announced it has raised $11 million in funding co-led by Khosla Ventures and BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners. The investment was secured under the leadership of Dilawar Syed, who was
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Hackensack Invests in Home Care Robot, Pillo Through $25M Innovation Fund
Hackensack Meridian Health, today announced it has invested in Pillo, an AI-powered home care robot companion that empowers patients to better manage their health at home, connecting them to caregivers and family members. The investment marks the first product funded through Hackensack Meridian Health’s $25 million innovation program to support the improvement of health care delivery. The health network’s novel incubator has vetted many products and strategies to streamline care delivery, reduce
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Zebra Medical Vision Raises $30M, Unveils AI-Based Chest X-Ray Reader
Zebra Medical Vision, an Israeli-based machine and deep learning startup utilizing big data to diagnose diseases far better than radiology has raised $30 million in Series C funding led by aMoon Ventures. The round also included particpation from Aurum, Johnson & Johnson Innovation JJDC Inc. and Intermountain Healthcare and leading global AI scientists Professor Fei Fei Lee and Richard Socher. The latest round brings the total investment in the company to $50M. Founded in 2014, Zebra
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nference Raises $11M to Synthesize the World’s Biomedical Knowledge
nference, a Cambridge, MA-based company on a mission to synthesize the exponentially growing biomedical knowledge has raised $11 million in Series A funding led by Matrix Partners. The round also included participation from existing investor Matrix Capital Management. The company plans to utilize the funding to develop the company’s AI and R&D platforms, expand scientific operations in Cambridge MA and establish nference Labs in Bangalore, India.Founded by Murali Aravamudan and Venky
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