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.

About that bipartisan $32B ‘roadmap’ for AI policy: What’s in it for healthcare?
This week Washington took a major step toward nailing down a solid game plan on federal AI spending for everything outside of defense.
Cardiology ranked No. 2 among all specialties with 122 FDA-cleared AI models
Only radiology is associated with more FDA-cleared AI algorithms than cardiology, according to new federal data.
Almost 80% of knowledge workers bring their own GenAI to work
Around the world, 3 of 4 workers who routinely handle information are now using generative AI on the job. And almost half of them are new to the technology, having begun using it only over the past half-year.
So much healthcare data, so many missed opportunities
Four of five hospital leaders trust the accuracy of their institution’s data. Yet almost half of useable data gets underutilized if not completely untapped for guiding business and clinical decisions.
Biden Administration itemizes AI accomplishments to date
Half a year after President Biden officially directed federal agencies in the executive branch’s bailiwick to “seize the promise and manage the risks” of AI, the White House has posted a status report.

NeoDeck Holdings Partners with DataMotion to Offer Secure Messaging for Clinical and Non-Clinical Healthcare

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. and PONCE, Puerto Rico, Jan. 20, 2015  -- NeoDeck Holdings, Puerto Rico's leading provider of healthcare management solutions, today announced it has partnered with DataMotion, an accredited health information service provider (HISP) supplying email encryption solutions for clinical and non-clinical exchange of protected health information (PHI). 

January 21, 2015

US Hospital Information Systems Overview and Outlook, 2013-2020 - Expenditures For Hospital Care Will Reach $1.27 Trillion by 2019

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fq7rld/us_hospital) has announced the addition of the "US Hospital Information Systems Overview and Outlook, 2013-2020" report to their offering.

January 19, 2015

Perceptive Software and Allscripts Forge Collaboration

LENEXA, Kan., January 08, 2015 -- Lexmark’s Perceptive Software announces a new agreement with Allscripts, a leading global provider of clinical, financial and operational software solutions for healthcare providers, including Allscripts Sunrise™, one of the top electronic medical record (EMR) applications available today.

January 13, 2015

Smartlink Mobile Systems Raises $2.5 Million Seed Round to Accelerate Growth of Patient Engagement Solution

Cary, NC, January 13, 2015 -- Smartlink Mobile Systems (Smartlink), LLC, a Cary, N.C. -based mobile healthcare technology startup, today announced that it has successfully raised $2.5 million in a seed round of funding lead by private investors.

January 13, 2015

Centene Corporation Acquires LiveHealthier Inc.

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 5, 2015--LiveHealthier Inc. announced today that it has been acquired by Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC).  

January 6, 2015

Kalorama: Top Five Healthcare Trends of 2014 Identified

NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2014 -- Kalorama Information has identified its "Top Five Trends in Healthcare in 2014."  The healthcare market research firm publishes 40-50 detailed studies in healthcare markets every year.  The firm said several events in 2014 will have business planners busy in the next few years.   Kalorama compiled its list is based on the news events, growth rates of markets the firm studied, and information requests the firm receives from industry participants. 

January 5, 2015

iPatientCare Partner, Connected Technology Solutions (CTS) to Enrich Better Usability of iPatientCare Patient Check-in Kiosk

Woodbridge, NJ, December 18, 2014 -iPatientCare, Inc., a pioneer in mHealth, cloud-based ambulatory EHR and integrated practice management solutions announces the strategic partnership with Connected Technology Solutions (CTS) to enrich better usability of iPatientCare Patient Check-in Kiosk.

December 22, 2014

Astute Doctor Provides 5 Tips for Helping Hospitals, Medical Groups and Physicians Meet Their Patient Experience Goals for the New Year

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.--Top on the list of New Year’s resolutions for many hospitals, medical groups and physicians today is the goal of improving the “patient experience.” To help providers better meet this new standard for healthcare, Astute Doctor, a national company providing an innovative approach to physician education through web-based, patient-centric CME courses, has developed a list of five tips to help organizations meet patient experience goals.

December 10, 2014

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About that bipartisan $32B ‘roadmap’ for AI policy: What’s in it for healthcare?

This week Washington took a major step toward nailing down a solid game plan on federal AI spending for everything outside of defense.

Cardiovascular Business

FDA announces new recall of delivery catheters after patient’s death

The recall includes specific lots of five different medical devices used to treat stroke and other neurovascular diseases.

Cardiovascular Business

FDA warns against use of troubled heart devices, citing ‘continued concerns’ after multiple recalls

The agency is urging healthcare providers to transition away from these devices and seek out alternatives. It is even working with other manufacturers to try and get similar products on the market as quickly as possible.