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. 

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Babylon launches AI-powered healthcare app to help New Yorkers

Babylon is partnering with Mount Sinai Health Partners to bring its AI-powered digital healthcare solution to New York. 

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Mayo Clinic lines up AI innovation partner to help fight COVID-19

A supplier of remote patient monitoring technology is working with the Mayo Clinic to speed up diagnosis of COVID-19 and predict its course in stricken patients using AI.

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Virtual training, simulated care exercises temporarily free for clinical learners

The educational technology company Ascend Learning is offering clinical simulations and virtual training modules free of charge through May 15.

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UPS to deliver CVS prescriptions by drone during pandemic, maybe longer

Residents of Florida’s largest retirement community are soon to receive their meds by unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Customizable, free COVID-19 prediction models on offer from Cleveland Clinic, SAS

Cleveland Clinic and the analytics software vendor SAS have jointly developed predictive models to help hospitals prepare for three COVID-19 scenarios—worst case, best case and most likely.

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AI system checks for face masks, high temperatures to slow spread of COVID-19

Microsoft has debuted a new AI solution that could help slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

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AI company raises $12M for ‘digital twin’ tech aimed at healthcare researchers

Unlearn.AI, a San Francisco-based AI technology company, has raised $12 million in Series A financing.

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Clinicians use AI device to remotely monitor COVID-19 patient

The feat may offer a way for physicians to watch for signs of deterioration in patients who have too mild a case of the disease to warrant hospitalization but may need quick response if the condition worsens.

Around the web

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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.”