Researchers have achieved accuracies of 99.4% and 94.3% in two algorithmic methods for monitoring, diagnosing or ruling out Parkinson’s disease going only by individuals’ spoken words.

Virtual reality was highly effective at distracting young patients experiencing physical pain in a recent randomized trial. 

Screening for sepsis in children and babies has grown quickly over the past several years. As methods and approaches multiply, machine learning continues looking like an eventual first-line diagnostic option. 

Medicare’s Shared Savings Program (MSSP) saw its best financial performance in 2020, with 513 participating ACOs saving the CMS more than $4 billion gross and almost $2 billion net. 

Researchers have used machine learning to accurately predict when a patient with chronic kidney disease will need dialysis. The technique may facilitate personalized care and optimized treatment planning.

AI has “remarkable potential” to improve diagnostic accuracy, care efficiency and workflow optimization in the surgical subspecialty of burn care.

The cost of unvaccinated COVID-19 hospitalizations is taking a toll on patients and businesses.

Almost three-quarters (72%) of the nation’s biggest health plans have ceased waiving cost sharing for COVID-19 treatment, and another 10% will soon follow suit.

The CDC recommends an aggressive COVID-19 vaccination strategy to lower the prevalence of hospitalizations and fatalities.

Google is scattering its healthcare endeavors across separate departments, according to a memo leaked to Insider.