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August 21, 2020 21 Aug'20
Growth of AI in clinical decision support still slow

The COVID-19 pandemic has given some healthcare technologies a boost. AI in clinical decision support isn't one of them, according to experts.
March 03, 2020 03 Mar'20
CTA targets AI in healthcare with an AI standard

A team of more than 50 companies is working together to develop AI standards for healthcare. A recent effort was accredited by the American National Standards Institute.
January 21, 2020 21 Jan'20
Google Health's AI breast cancer screening tool stirs debate

New research from Google Health shines a light on the controversy for AI in cancer screening within the healthcare community.
July 25, 2019 25 Jul'19
Social determinants of health data provide better care

Knowing the use cases for social determinants of health, such as coordinating care and identifying care gaps, is an important first step in making the data worthwhile.

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telestroke (telestroke services)

Telestroke is a web-based approach to treating stroke victims who have not been admitted to a hospital. In its most basic form, a telestroke system requires a neurologist and attending nurse to have a high-speed Internet connection and ... Continue Reading
computerized physician order entry (CPOE)

Computerized physician order entry (CPOE), also known as computerized provider order entry or computerized practitioner order entry, refers to the process of a medical professional entering and sending medication orders and treatment instructions ... Continue Reading
clinical decision support system (CDSS)

A clinical decision support system (CDSS) is an application that analyzes data to help healthcare providers make decisions and improve patient care. Continue Reading

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Seeing through the hype: Where AI in healthcare shines

While AI in healthcare shines in clinical areas like radiology, it is currently more widely adopted in nonclinical areas, such as medication development by pharmaceutical companies. Continue Reading
Medication management system gives caretakers an edge

Midland Care benefits from using a medication management system, but not all software is created equal. Other healthcare organizations may struggle to find the right fit. Continue Reading
Clinical processes, not AI, key to solving healthcare's problems

Partners' Sandy Aronson has a message for healthcare IT pros: If you want to have an impact, focus on making clinical processes more effective and more efficient. Continue Reading

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Health IT expert weighs in on AI in healthcare

While some healthcare organizations are playing with AI in healthcare, others still struggle with legacy systems. But there are use cases for AI, a health IT expert explains. Continue Reading
Benefits of artificial intelligence include clinical support

Artificial intelligence adoption in healthcare allows hospital staff to monitor patients at home and target potential new patients using demographics data analysis. Continue Reading
Mobile devices in healthcare may one day appear 'invisible'

For some CIOs, mobile devices in hospitals don't reach their full potential. Imagine a day when mobility becomes so intertwined with healthcare that it disappears into the background. Continue Reading

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How technology can improve medical device safety in infusion pumps

The proliferation of connected devices, like infusion pumps for medication delivery, has led to accuracy and safety issues. Improved software to manage the pumps may be the answer. Continue Reading
WHO Director General expresses concerns about AI technologies

Health IT experts have lauded the benefits artificial intelligence (AI) will bring to healthcare for some time now. They range from improving cybersecurity to improving the workflow of a hospital. ... Continue Reading
Effective genomic data analysis not possible without data integration

Analyzing genomic data can provide many benefits when it comes to taking care of patients. Before that can happen, certain challenges need to be overcome. Continue Reading