Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a crucial component of healthcare to help augment physicians and make them more efficient. In medical imaging, it is helping radiologists more efficiently manage PACS worklists, enable structured reporting, auto detect injuries and diseases, and to pull in relevant prior exams and patient data. In cardiology, AI is helping automate tasks and measurements on imaging and in reporting systems, guides novice echo users to improve imaging and accuracy, and can risk stratify patients. AI includes deep learning algorithms, machine learning, computer-aided detection (CAD) systems, and convolutional neural networks. 

Cerner to acquire Siemens Health Services in $1.3B deal

Cerner Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Siemens Health Services, the health information technology business unit of Siemens AG, for $1.3 billion in cash.

Healthcare Robot Systems Market Worth $3,764 Million by 2018 - New Report by MarketsandMarkets

July 28, 2014 -- The “Medical Robots Market by Type (Surgical Robot, Rehabilitation Robotics, Telemedicine, Assistive Robots, Orthotics, Prosthetics, Radio Surgery, Exoskeleton) & Application (Orthopedic, Neurology, Laparoscopy) - Global Forecasts to 2018” analyzes and studies the major market drivers and restraints in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the World.

HIT consultants report higher satisfaction than FTEs

Health IT consultants are more satisfied with their work life than their full-time employed counterparts, according to the first HIT Workforce Engagement survey from consulting and staffing firm Healthcare IT Leaders.

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Hearing addresses data sharing, privacy barriers

To advance health system improvements and medical research, federal health data should no longer be denied to commercial entities, according to Healthcare Leadership Council President Mary R. Grealy who testified before the House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee on June 22.

HITPC: Recommendations for HIT safety center debated, approved

A new Health IT Safety Center should serve as a central point for a learning environment, complement existing systems, facilitate reporting and promote transparent sharing of information regarding patient safety, according to the findings of the HIT Safety Task Force presented at the July 8 Health IT Policy Committee meeting.

HITPC: Subgroup offers recommendations for expanding, strengthening health IT workforce

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT should recommend a new standard occupational classification that addresses health informatics and consider new training models for the health IT workforce, including apprenticeships.

HITPC realigns workgroups

During the July 8 Health IT Policy Committee meeting, Karen DeSalvo, MD, MPH, MSc, national coordinator of health IT, outlined the adjustments made to the committee’s various workgroups.

AAMI, ECRI report pinpoints HIT safety concerns

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation and ECRI Institute have partnered in an effort to help medical device and healthcare delivery executives identify and monitor trends related to technology safety issues.

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Compensation for heart specialists continues to climb. What does this say about cardiology as a whole? Could private equity's rising influence bring about change? We spoke to MedAxiom CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, a veteran cardiologist himself, to learn more.

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. 

As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”