Health IT

Healthcare information (HIT) systems are designed to connect all the elements together for patient data, reports, medical imaging, billing, electronic medical record (EMR), hospital information system (HIS), PACS, cardiology information systems (CVIS)enterprise image systemsartificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, inventory management, the hospital internet of things (IOT), cloud or onsite archive/storage, and cybersecurity.

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Breakthrough in SIDS research reveals possible cause of infant deaths

For many years, the underlying cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has been unknown.

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Bon Secours Mercy Health launches digital holding company

The new company, Accrete Health Partners, will act as an investment arm in the company’s digital health services interests and partnerships.

Hello Heart raises $70M as digital therapeutics demand soars

Hello Heart, a digital therapeutics company that focuses on heart health, has raised $70 million in a Series D funding round.

AI in cardiology

VIDEO: Getting cardiologist buy-in on artificial intelligence

Ami Bhatt, MD, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) chief innovation officer and adult congenital heart disease cardiologist at Mass General Hospital, discusses how to get physician acceptance to use artificial intelligence (AI). 

VIDEO: Preparing for Radiology Appropriate Use Criteria Clinical Decision Support Reporting Requirements

VIDEO: Preparing for radiology appropriate use criteria clinical decision support reporting requirements

Lisa Mead, PSO executive director, Strategic Radiology, spoke at the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) 2022 meeting on radiology practices being prepared for the January 2023 deadline to have appropriate use criteria clinical decision support (AUC/CDS) software operational. 

Senior Care

Prior authorization under fire in Inspector General investigation

An investigation from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) regarding prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans revealed concerns about access to care.

Using patient data to predict COVID-19 admissions

“We show for the first time that symptom data can be informative in predicting subsequent regional trends in hospital admissions due to COVID-19," one researcher said. 

Examples of a radiology report embedded video and text explaining the video for the patient in the report. This is from an AJR study that found embedding short videos from the radiologist explaining the images greatly enhanced patient engagement and satisfaction.

Video radiology reports add value, improve patient care

A new study found embedding videos in radiology reports aimed at patients had a big impact and may improve radiologist communication with patients. 

Around the web

The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met. 

When regulating AI-equipped medical devices, the FDA might take a page from the Department of Transportation’s playbook for overseeing AI-equipped vehicles. These run the gamut from assisting human drivers to fully taking the wheel.