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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FDA clears AI algorithms for Eko’s digital stethoscope

Eko has received FDA clearance for AI algorithms that identify signs of heart murmurs and atrial fibrillation (AFib) during a routine physical exam.

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AppliedVR, UCSF work to improve healthcare for vulnerable patient populations

AppliedVR, a Los Angeles-based virtual reality (VR) company, has announced a new research project focused on improving care for Medicaid patients and other vulnerable populations. 

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Coronavirus patient in US treated with stethoscope-wielding robot

The first person diagnosed with the deadly Wuhan coronavirus in the United States is receiving care from a small team of healthcare providers and an advanced robot.

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Competing realities: AR on way to surpassing VR in healthcare space

Both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are on their way to playing key roles in the delivery of healthcare—but AR may have the brighter future.

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How AI can reduce modern slavery, human trafficking throughout the world

AI’s potential impact on healthcare is largely measured in patient outcomes, cost savings and workflow improvements, but the technology could also be used to rid the world of some of its most shocking behavior: the devastating practice of modern slavery.

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AI continues to impact healthcare, even as some patients remain skeptical

The concept of healthcare providers working with AI technologies still worries some patients.  

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How blockchain could change the future of healthcare

Blockchain technology has not been fully embraced in healthcare compared to some other industries. However, blockchain’s impact on patient care could be quite massive.   

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Robotic cancer surgeries associated with lower OOP costs

Robotic surgeries are associated with lower out-of-pocket (OOP) costs and total payments than traditional procedures, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open.

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