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Major cyber security incident declared at Merseyside hospital

Digital Health - (Tuesday November 26, 2024)
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Aerial view of NHS Arrowe Park Teaching Hospital buildings (Credit: JSvideos / Shutterstock.com)

A “major incident” has been declared at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust “for cyber security reasons”.
In a statement on…

Airedale NHS FT postpones Oracle EPR go-live indefinitely

Digital Health - (Tuesday November 26, 2024)
Digital Health/ Frequent Updates

Exclusive: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust told Digital Health News that it has postponed the go-live of its Oracle Health electronic patient record (EPR) system indefinitely to resolve any issues and ensure colleagues feel confident…

Symplr 2024 Compass Survey Sparks Healthcare Efficiency

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Tuesday November 26, 2024)
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Introduction
The Symplr 2024 Compass Survey provides a revealing snapshot of the challenges and opportunities facing the healthcare industry today. As healthcare organizations navigate an increasingly complex technological landscape, the survey uncovers key inefficiencies stemming…

For-Profit Hospices Empower Families with Compassionate Care

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Tuesday November 26, 2024)
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Introduction
For-profit hospices play a vital role in delivering compassionate and comprehensive care to patients and their families during end-of-life experiences. With a focus on ensuring dignity and comfort, these organizations aim to provide support…

U of U Health Ensures Superior Outcomes with Compassion

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Tuesday November 26, 2024)
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Introduction
In an effort to expand access to quality medical care and improve population health outcomes, CommonSpirit Health has partnered with the University of Utah Health (U of U Health). This collaboration will connect patients…

Transpara Breast AI Delivers Unmatched Diagnostic Precision

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Tuesday November 26, 2024)
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Introduction
The Transpara Breast AI system is transforming breast cancer screening by delivering unmatched diagnostic precision and reducing false negatives. Developed with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, Transpara assists radiologists in detecting cancers that might otherwise go…

BlueSeal MRI Revolutionizes Imaging with Precision

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Tuesday November 26, 2024)
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Introduction
The Philips BlueSeal MRI is transforming the world of medical imaging with its groundbreaking helium-free technology and AI-driven capabilities. Designed to enhance diagnostic precision, streamline workflows, and expand access to advanced imaging, the BlueSeal…

Singapore General Hospital developing AI to prevent antibiotic resistance

Healthcare IT news - (Tuesday November 26, 2024)
Frequent Updates/ Healthcare IT News

Singapore General Hospital is developing an AI solution to determine the necessity of prescribing antibiotics, reduce their use, and identify the most appropriate ones for each patient. Developed with DXC Technology, the Augmented Intelligence in…

A Primer on Reinforcement Learning in Medicine for Clinicians

npj Digital Medicine - (Tuesday November 26, 2024)
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Reinforcement Learning (RL) is a machine learning paradigm that enhances clinical decision-making for healthcare professionals by addressing uncertainties and optimizing sequential treatment strategies. RL leverages patient-data to create personalized treatment plans, improving outcomes and…

Google Launches Health AI Developer Foundations – Digital Health

HIT Consultant - (Tuesday November 26, 2024)
AI/ Digital Health/ Frequent Updates/ HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: 

– Google has introduced Health AI Developer Foundations (HAI-DEF), a public resource designed to empower developers in building and implementing AI models for healthcare more efficiently. 

– The initiative aims to democratize…