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 Health Innovation Network receives grant to run Accelerating FemTech
Digital Health - (Thursday May 4, 2023) The Health Innovation Network has announced “Accelerating FemTech”, a new initiative that will support innovators to boost the development of technology solutions to address current challenges in women’s health. Accelerating FemTech has been made…  DEA moves to extend telehealth prescribing flexibilities after voluminous stakeholder feedback
Healthcare IT news - (Thursday May 4, 2023) With the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency set to expire on May 11, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency says it will temporarily extend telemedicine flexibilities around prescription of certain controlled medications as it sifts through… |
 The Importance of Decoding Health Data to Every Organization
HIT Consultant - (Thursday May 4, 2023) Joel Landau, Chairman and Founder of The Allure GroupTo the observant onlooker, data is everywhere. From spending habits to hospital visits, humans are walking treasure troves of information. As technology has exponentially improved in…  The human impact of digital diagnostics
Digital Health - (Thursday May 4, 2023) Regional approaches to digital diagnostic imaging are about much more than pooling data or delivering new technology. They are a means to improve patient safety and access to care, says Sectra’s Chris Scarisbrick“People die… |
 Does ChatGPT really outshine doctors? Or just on social media
Healthcare IT news - (Thursday May 4, 2023) According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine this past week, artificial intelligence chatbot assistants can provide responses to patients’ health questions that are of comparable quality – and empathy – to those written by physicians. A team…  Toothfairy app teams up with Canada Life for benefits package
Digital Health - (Thursday May 4, 2023) Toothfairy, a dental care app, has partnered with Canada Life as part of its benefits package that will allow unlimited access to dentists via video call 24/7.The partnership marks the first time that the… |
 NHS England’s digital chief Tim Ferris to leave in September
Digital Health - (Thursday May 4, 2023) The changing of the digital guard at NHS England continues with the news that Dr Tim Ferris, director of transformation is set to depart in September.The departure of Dr Ferris will further hollow-out the…  Yorkshire Ambulance Service go live with Mobile Data and Vehicle Solution
Digital Health - (Thursday May 4, 2023) The NHS Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) has announced that Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust has gone live with the new Mobile Data and Vehicle Solution (MDVS) after a successful pilot phase. Rollout has commenced… |
 Study Indicates AI in Medical Imaging Could Aggravate Health Disparities
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday May 4, 2023) Artificial intelligence (AI) technology in medical imaging has the potential to revolutionize healthcare but also carries potential pitfalls. Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that most AI algorithms used in…  Senate Hearing Explores Obstacles of Health Plans in Accessing Behavioral Health
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Thursday May 4, 2023) The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to address the challenges of accessing mental health care and improve the accuracy of provider directories. The majority of staff released a study that found only 18%… |
