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 Four Benefits of Drones for the Healthcare Industry | Healthcare IT Today
Healthcare IT Today - (Wednesday August 2, 2023) The following is a guest article by Greg James, VP of Business Development at DroneUp  AI Algorithm Utilizes Body Measurements to Forecast Mortality
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Wednesday August 2, 2023) AI algorithms utilizing body measurements predict lung cancer, CVD, and all-cause mortality. Researchers analyzed CT chest scans, showing AI-obtained body composition measurements improved lung cancer death and all-cause mortality prediction. Another study used AI… |
 83% of Acute Care Hospitals Engage in Some SDOH Data Collection
EHR Intelligence - (Wednesday August 2, 2023) By Sarai Rodriguez August 02, 2023 – An ONC analysis shows that 83 percent of non-federal acute care hospitals participate in some social determinants of health (SDOH) data collection. Still, challenges related to routine screening data…  Age, Residence Type, and Practice Setting Affect Telehealth Use
mHealth Intelligence - (Wednesday August 2, 2023) By Mark Melchionna August 02, 2023 – A new study found that telehealth use increased between 2019 and 2021. Various patient- and provider-level factors such as age, area of residence, and type of provider practice setting… |
 Scalable Tools Assisted Domestic Violence Risk Assessment
Health IT Analytics - (Wednesday August 2, 2023) By Mark Melchionna August 02, 2023 – A new study effectively detects those at the highest risk of domestic violence re-offenses. This data would be valuable in allocating treatment toward malleable risk factors among high-risk patients.  Amazon Clinic Extends Telehealth Nationwide, Offering Virtual Care in All 50 States
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Wednesday August 2, 2023) Amazon Clinic expands telehealth services nationwide, offering virtual care visits in all 50 states, enabling patients to access immediate care and prescription refills without appointments or insurance. Philips and CoxHealth develop an AI-driven platform… |
 HIStalk Interviews Helen Waters, COO, Meditech – HIStalk
HIStalk - (Wednesday August 2, 2023) Helen Waters is EVP/COO of Meditech of Canton, MA. Tell me about yourself and the company.  UMich Implements AI-Based System to Cut Healthcare Costs and Protect Patients
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Wednesday August 2, 2023) UMich deploys an AI-based system to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare, reducing costs and safeguarding patients. Dr. Mohammed Saeed highlights AI tools’ potential to improve provider practices, preventing inappropriate care. Health at… |
 Featured Health IT Jobs – Epic Application Analyst/Coordinator | Healthcare IT Today
Healthcare IT Today - (Wednesday August 2, 2023) We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Epic Application Analyst/Coordinator position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was…  AI in pathology: We need to start with ‘easier’ cases and grow to maturity | Digital Health
Digital Health - (Wednesday August 2, 2023) Artificial intelligence has huge potential in pathology. But to realise its benefits, suppliers should work with customers on use cases that build confidence in the technology, writes Chad Meyers from ClinisysArtificial intelligence is developing… |
