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AI is a popular topic in healthcare. However, hospital executives are asking fundamental questions around how and where to apply AI in its current state within their facilities. In this expert guide, learn 5 benefits and 6 barriers hospital leaders like you must know before adopting AI technology.
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February 28, 2018
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Feb'18
HIMSS 2018 focuses on AI in healthcare
With AI in healthcare trending, the HIMSS conference is showcasing vendors and users turning to AI and machine learning for clinical and business applications; interoperability also is hot.
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March 23, 2017
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Mar'17
Experts not surprised that EHR patient safety issues top ECRI report
Experts were not surprised by the recently published ECRI report on patient safety issues. In fact, experts agreed these issues have been around for a while.
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February 20, 2017
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Feb'17
Cognitive computing in healthcare: MD Anderson puts IBM Watson on hold
News recently broke that MD Anderson put its project with IBM Watson on hold. Some interpreted this to be a setback for AI and cognitive computing in healthcare. Others disagree.
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August 29, 2016
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Aug'16
Informatics and analytics: closer ties in wake of health data boom
In the wake of an explosion in the volume of digital health data, medical informatics and analytics are becoming more allied as informaticians seek to extract the best data.
Clinical decision support systems Get Started
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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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biomedical informatics
Biomedical informatics is the branch of health informatics that uses data to help clinicians, researchers and scientists improve human health and provide healthcare. Continue Reading
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health informatics
Health informatics is the practice of acquiring, studying and managing health data and applying medical concepts in conjunction with health information technology systems to help clinicians provide better healthcare. Continue Reading
Evaluate Clinical decision support systems Vendors & Products
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Voice technology in healthcare tested at Boston hospital
Voice technology will become commonplace at Boston Children's Hospital now that three pilot projects set in clinical settings have proved successful. Continue Reading
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Orgs take two approaches to creating interoperability platform
Many in healthcare are trying to figure out how to effectively make interoperability happen. Two healthcare organizations take two different approaches to creating interoperability systems. Continue Reading
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How healthcare wearables could bring value in clinical setting
The healthcare wearables most commonly seen today -- think Fitbit -- don't provide clinically valuable data, a health IT expert says. However, advances are being made. Continue Reading
Manage Clinical decision support systems
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
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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
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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
Problem Solve Clinical decision support systems Issues
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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
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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
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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