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.

Prairie Ventures Announces the Acquisition of HealthInterlink, LLC Assets by Welch Allyn

Omaha, Nebraska, December 08, 2014 -- Prairie Ventures, a private investment firm with investments in healthcare technology and services, today announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of its telehealth company, HealthInterlink, LLC, by Welch Allyn, Inc.

December 10, 2014

Greenville Health System Selects Healthier Populations Solutions from Orion Health™

Boston, MA – December 9, 2014 – Orion Health, a leading population health management company, today announced that Greenville Health System (GHS), one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations in the Southeast, has selected its Healthier Populations Solutions, a comprehensive set of interoperability and care coordination tools that support healthcare organizations’ population health initiatives. 

December 10, 2014

Elsevier Foundation Announces its 2015 Grant Recipients

NEW YORK, December 4, 2014- The Elsevier Foundation today announced its 2015 grant recipients for the Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries and New Scholars Programs

December 4, 2014

National Decision Support Company Content Delivery Platform Exceeds 200,000 Monthly Decision Support Transactions

ANDOVER, Mass., Nov. 30, 2014-- National Decision Support Company (NDSC) today announced that ACR Select is accessed more than 200,000 times per month by healthcare providers when placing orders for imaging exams. 

December 1, 2014

Azalea Health Honored as "Emerging Company of the Year" at Health IT Leadership Summit

Atlanta, GA, November 20, 2014 -- Azalea Health, a leading provider of cloud-based healthcare solutions and services, was named the 2014 Emerging Company of the Year awarded by the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) at the 5th Annual Health IT Leadership Summit at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center. CEO and Co-founder, Baha Zeidan, received the prestigious Phoenix Award, which recognizes companies and individuals that have made an outstanding contribution to the growth of the Health IT industry in Georgia.

November 25, 2014

Health IT Leadership and Innovation Showcased in Georgia, TAG Informs

Atlanta, Georgia. November 24, 2014 -- The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) hosted journalists from across the country last week to showcase Georgia’s leadership and innovation in the Health IT Industry.

November 25, 2014

Convenient Care Association and Wolters Kluwer Health Host Retail Clinic Roundtable

PHILADELPHIA--The Convenient Care Association (CCA), the national trade association for the retail-based clinic industry, will host a roundtable discussion on November 20, 2014 in Philadelphia.

November 19, 2014

TrustCommerce Partners with Allscripts to Deliver Secure Patient Payments through Allscripts FollowMyHealth

Irvine, CA, November 10, 2014-- TrustCommerce, a leading provider of secure payment solutions, has partnered with Allscripts to enable providers to securely accept online payments through the Allscripts FollowMyHealth™ patient engagement platform.

November 10, 2014

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AI in Healthcare

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.