What You Should Know:
- AccurKardia, an innovator in ECG-based diagnostics technology, has announced that its Aortic Valve Stenosis (AVS) ECG-based AI screening software has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- The company’s AVS screening software aims to leverage the ubiquity of the electrocardiogram (ECG) to identify potential cases of AVS within millions of ECGs already present in healthcare system electronic health records in
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DiMe, Google, Mayo Clinic Partner to Optimize AI Implementation in Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) is launching a new collaboration with Google and Mayo Clinic to address the critical need for best practices and implementation strategies for artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
- The partnership recognizes the transformative potential of AI while acknowledging the current gap between technological advancements and real-world integration.
Bridging the Implementation Gap
While significant investment and
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Kipu Health, AWS Partner to Bring AI-Powered Solutions to Behavioral Health
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- Kipu Health, a leading provider of technology solutions for behavioral health, is joining forces with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop and deploy a suite of innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to streamline clinical workflows and enhance patient care.
- Kipu's AI innovations will be showcased at the 2024 Global Exchange Conference, featuring a panel discussion on "Ethical AI in Mental Health Care." The panel will delve into the
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Navigating 2024 Healthcare Challenges: Policy, AI, and the Road Ahead
Now that we’re halfway through 2024, we’ve gained significant insights into the most pressing healthcare issues facing our industry and how they might shape the future. From regulatory hurdles to technological advancements, our sector is at a pivotal juncture, and understanding these dynamics will be crucial for all stakeholders involved.
Here are some of these key challenges and explore the strategies that could help guide us through the rest of the year.
Challenges on the Horizon:
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Yung Sidekick Raises $825K for AI-Powered Progress Notes for Therapists
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- Yung Sidekick, a US-based mental health startup, announced it has raised $825K in pre-seed funding to advance its AI-powered platform that automates administrative tasks, such as note-taking, for mental health professionals.
- The round was led by Altair Capital and Ultra.VC, with participation from other VCs and angel investors. The funding will enable Yung Sidekick to accelerate its product development and roll out new features that will streamline supervision,
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Pager Health Reimagines Personalized Healthcare with Generative AI
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- Pager Health, a connected health platform company serving more than 26 million members in the United States and Latin America, today announced the launch of ReallyWellSM.
- Combining clinical support, wellness services and contextual navigation, ReallyWell leverages generative AI to conduct deep-dive analyses of all-encompassing data sets for each member and patient, creating an unprecedented, one-size-fits-one personalized engagement experience for
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FOMO Drives AI Investment in Healthcare, Despite Trust Concerns
What You Should Know:
- A new study by intelligent automation company ABBYY reveals that fear of missing out (FOMO) is a major factor driving AI investment in healthcare.
- The study reveals that 57% of global healthcare providers expressed concern that their organizations will fall behind if they don't embrace AI.
Efficiency and Patient Service as Key Drivers
While FOMO plays a role, over half (52%) of healthcare leaders also cite increased efficiency and improved
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How AI Is Transforming Rehabilitation Healthcare Administration
Administrative tasks are essential for ensuring high-quality patient care in health care, and the rehabilitation sector is no different. The sheer volume of patients can lead to an overwhelming burden of manual recordkeeping. Any inefficiency not only undermines the quality of care by causing delays for patients but also leads to therapist burnout.
It may be surprising to learn that, according to a U.S. clinician poll, 92% of clinicians agree that administrative stress is a major cause of
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Avo Launches EHR-Integrated AI Consult Tool
What You Should Know:
- Avo, a provider of healthcare AI solutions, announces the launch of Ask Avo, a first-of-its-kind, customizable AI consult tool that seamlessly integrates into Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
- Ask Avo harnesses patient data, institutional protocols, and updated medical guidelines to deliver trustworthy and relevant responses to complex clinical questions.
Empowering Clinicians with Actionable AI
Ask Avo functions as a "digital front door"
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WellSpan Health Launches First Patient-Facing GenAI Healthcare Agent
What You Should Know:
- WellSpan Health, a leading integrated healthcare provider known for its innovation, is partnering with Hippocratic AI, a pioneer in healthcare-focused large language models, to introduce a groundbreaking clinical GenAI healthcare agent.
- The conversational AI-powered service will directly interact with patients, enhancing healthcare access, equity, and outcomes.
Improve Access and Health Screening for Patients
Hippocratic AI's GenAI agent,
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