Patient Care

This page includes news coverage of various aspects of patient healthcare, including new technology innovations, what is working, what is not, personalized medicine and remote and telemedicine delivery. Find specific news in the areas of Care DeliveryDigital TransformationPrecision MedicineRemote Monitoring and Telehealth.

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New AI-powered imaging technique IDs colorectal cancer with 100% accuracy

A new imaging technique that uses deep learning technology can identify tumors in colorectal tissue samples with 100% accuracy, according to findings published in Theranostics.

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AI vendors discuss the biggest mistakes being made in healthcare today

More healthcare providers are starting to investigate how AI can improve patient care, but many of them hurt their own chances of success by making costly mistakes. We spoke with numerous AI vendors about some of the most common mistakes they see being made today. 

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New AI institute to focus on veterans’ health

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched the National Artificial Intelligence Institute (NAII) to develop AI research for improving the health and well-being of U.S. veterans. 

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AI models interpret chest x-rays using radiologist input

AI models can be trained to evaluate chest x-rays as well as radiologists, according to a new study published by Radiology. Specialist-approved reference standards played a crucial role in the team’s research.

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Humana leverages AI to promote flu shots

One of the nation’s largest health insurers is using AI to help persuade patients to get their seasonal flu shot, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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MaxQ AI announces ISO 27001 certification

MaxQ AI has achieved ISO 27001 certification, meaning the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company fully complies with the internationally recognized information security standard.

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Siemens Healthineers shares 2 AI-powered MRI solutions

Siemens Healthineers has announced the arrival of two new AI-based software assistants designed to help radiologists interpret MRI examinations. The solutions were officially introduced to the public at RSNA 2019 in Chicago.

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GE Healthcare signs $100M imaging contract, invests in innovations

GE Healthcare has announced a new $100 million contract with a European imaging company and new investments in 3D printing, robotics and virtual patient monitoring.

Around the web

With generative AI coming into its own, AI regulators must avoid relying too much on principles of risk management—and not enough on those of uncertainty management.

Cardiovascular devices are more likely to be in a Class I recall than any other device type. The FDA's approval process appears to be at least partially responsible, though the agency is working to make some serious changes. We spoke to a researcher who has been tracking these data for years to learn more. 

Updated compensation data includes good news for multiple subspecialties. The new report also examines private equity's impact on employment models and how much male cardiologists earn compared to females.

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