January 2020

Purdue University invests $500K in AI startup
iFLYTEK donates AI technology, other supplies to battle coronavirus
More than half of clinical studies fail to post results
Why hospitals mergers fail to improve care
AI screens for malaria faster than human specialists
Coronavirus is a public health emergency
Will AI be a part of Trump’s State of the Union address?
AI, radiation dose and the ‘Holy Grail’ of high-quality imaging results
Microsoft to launch $40M AI health initiative
Microsoft launches $40M program to support nonprofit AI research
Life expectancy rises as overdose deaths decline
Sony’s smart operating room platform gains FDA clearance
Yet another key way AI could improve stroke care
Trump administration announces Medicaid block grants under new branding
CVS debuts insulin program with no out-of-pocket costs
Philips exits home appliances to focus on healthcare
Do cancer patients benefit from VR-based group therapy?
AI specialists contribute supplies for combating coronavirus
CMS updates Hospital Compare, seeks quality measures feedback
FDA clears AI algorithms for Eko’s digital stethoscope
Humana expands connectivity of its wellness program
How AI can boost colonoscopy quality in real time
CMS expands coverage to genetic sequencing for cancer patients
GYANT, Cleveland Clinic partner to improve patient experience with AI
Physician salary gender gap tops $36K
Coronavirus deaths jump to 100
AI optimizes treatment plans for cancer patients almost immediately, limiting delays
The biggest hurdles for imaging providers hoping to implement AI
Kickback scheme allowed pharma cos. to influence EHR software with opioid prescriptions
Why all cardiologists should know AI’s strengths, weaknesses
AppliedVR, UCSF work to improve healthcare for vulnerable patient populations
Coronavirus patient in US treated with stethoscope-wielding robot
AI predicts outcomes for stroke patients following thrombolysis
AI delivered early warning of China’s deadly coronavirus
Does size matter? 3 key findings from a new study on developing AI for radiology research
Meet the top billionaires of the healthcare industry
Coronavirus spreads from China to US
Dermatologists urged to be more involved in AI research
Microsoft, IBM, Google cut deals for hospitals’ patient records
New VR software teaches young athletes about concussions
CMS to overhaul Medicare comparison tools
Applying AI to chest x-rays improves care for congenital heart disease
Pharma industry lobbying hit $29M in 2019
Competing realities: AR on way to surpassing VR in healthcare space
Acupuncture now covered by Medicare for lower back pain
Civica Rx, Blue Cross Blue Shield tackle high-cost generic medications with new subsidiary
Automated analysis tool assesses thyroid nodules as well as radiologists
How AI can reduce modern slavery, human trafficking throughout the world
How US could fall behind China in AI development
$13.3B of healthcare administration could be automated
New conference focused on AI, cancer care to debut in Boston
Centene, WellCare $17.3B merger clears regulatory requirements
Partnership aims to bring AI imaging solutions to Africa
Amazon ramps up trademarks for pharmacy business
How AI reduces radiation dose, but not quality, of key imaging findings
3 eye-opening findings from AI in Healthcare’s 2020 Leadership Survey
37% of ACOs are taking on downside risk
AI continues to impact healthcare, even as some patients remain skeptical
Supreme Court won’t hear ACA lawsuit
Another drug company explores $2M-$3M price tag for therapy
Applying AI to EHR data could help doctors predict AFib
CVS Health pinpoints 2020 trends and challenges
Will US, Europe work together on AI regulation?
Savings impact of alternative payment models proves difficult to project
Medical imaging, radiation therapy professionals urged to embrace AI
Largest physician specialty group endorses Medicare for all
AI boosts quality of brain MRI images
Humana’s latest exec hired from CMS
How blockchain could change the future of healthcare
Trump worries about healthcare poll, regrets enacting vaping restrictions
Robotic cancer surgeries associated with lower OOP costs
ONC lays out its 5-year health IT plan
NVIDIA’s annual AI conference expecting 10K attendees
Medical researchers must understand risks associated with AI
Broad definition of digital health weakens sector
AI predicts acute kidney injury in burn, trauma patients
Civica Rx will develop drugs with Thermo Fisher Scientific
Hospital, health system model changes drove M&A in 2019
Imaging company raises $26M to develop digital x-ray service, AI-powered cloud software
Without individual mandate, the ACA chugs along
Computer-animated counselors could improve patient understanding of breast cancer
Physician burnout has improved over the last 5 years
AI can help spine specialists cut costs, predict outcomes, assess imaging findings
Maserati-driving doctor found guilty in $325M healthcare fraud scheme
UPMC designates $1B investment in life sciences
Meet Google’s secret weapon for improving AI speeds—no cloud required
CVS will open 600 HealthHub locations in 2020
AI analytics company raises $10M
Zebra Medical Vision names new CEO
Cigna partners with health insurer startup Oscar for small biz plans
Patients trust medical AI more than healthcare providers do
Fast drug approvals based on weaker science
RSNA reflects on 2019 annual conference, AI's importance to radiology
Mayo Clinic launches new data analytics platform
Can AI improve prediction models for heart failure?
More healthcare M&A on the horizon in 2020
How drugmakers are working to get paid for their most expensive treatments
AI monitors glucose levels with ECG data
AI-powered analysis for older patients at center of new partnership
AI helps verify if imaging findings suggest heart attack or myocarditis