A group consisting of 140 scientists and physicians has spoken out against a study published in The Lancet that found an association between the use of the drug hydroxychloroquine and a higher death rate among COVID-19 patients.

The European Union has certified AI software for reading mammograms, clearing the way for a South Korea-based AI vendor to sell another of its AI products across the European Economic Area.

A vendor that supplies EHR software to public health agencies is partnering with a health-tech startup in the cloud-communications space to equip state and local governments for managing their response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Just 7 in 10 Americans said they would get a vaccine to protect against COVID-19, according to an ABC News/Washington Post poll, with 15% of adults saying they definitely and 12% saying they probably would not get the vaccine.

AI companies serving healthcare markets have been fast to tailor their work to the COVID-19 crisis. An opinion piece published by the World Economic Forum offers a sampling.

If a medical AI algorithm performs well, why let the proverbial black box undermine confidence in it?

 

The Midwestern Catholic health system Hospital Sisters is working with an AI startup to block overutilization of surgical services.

The Association of Black Cardiologists, American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have collaborated on a joint statement that touches on the death of George Floyd and its connection to the cardiovascular health of racial minorities in the United States.   

Healthcare providers are still asking the Trump administration for help securing personal protective equipment (PPE) as they continue to care for COVID-19 patients.

Jerome Labat has been hired as Cerner Corporation’s new chief technology officer.