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Three major opportunities emerging for AI in medical imaging

New opportunities for AI in medical imaging are emerging in image analysis, smart medical image processes and smart medical imaging machines, industry analysts say. Continue Reading
Biometric verification improves patient safety, care quality

Biometric authentication is considered a more reliable means of patient identification because identifiers are unique to each individual. But the technology is not without risks. Continue Reading
Benefits and risks of biometric technologies in healthcare

Biometric authentication is an attractive alternative to passwords for many in healthcare, but there are some concerns around security risks and software requirements. Continue Reading
Restrain employee error to fight healthcare cybersecurity threats

According to separate studies, healthcare employees are the biggest security threat to an organization. A security expert suggests three ways to bolster internal security. Continue Reading
Cryptojacking emerging as a new threat to healthcare

Although cryptojacking attacks may appear relatively harmless compared to other cyberthreats, healthcare organizations should remain on alert for this new type of attack. Continue Reading

Hacking and fraud escalate concerns about AI in healthcare

While many in healthcare tout the benefits of AI in clinical settings, artificial intelligence isn't immune to nefarious misuses, such as hacking and clinical fraud. Continue Reading
AI messaging in healthcare can enhance the patient experience

With the ability to deliver information like lab results and appointment reminders 24/7, AI-enabled messaging allows patients to be more proactive about their healthcare. Continue Reading
Govern AI technology in healthcare to keep patients safe

AI can be a boon to healthcare providers, but groups like the American Medical Association recommend putting policies in place to protect patient data and privacy. Continue Reading
Health information management professionals aid cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is an ongoing priority -- and challenge -- for healthcare organizations. A health information management team can help keep data secure and protected. Continue Reading
Electronic medical records certification aims at data sharing

To promote better patient access to their digital health information, EHR certification requirements now include provisions for interoperability and APIs. Continue Reading
Patient care documentation benefits from dictation tools, AI

Physicians spend a lot of time entering clinical data and notes into EHRs. AI, natural language processing and dictation tools can alleviate the burden of care documentation. Continue Reading

To prevent medical records breach, assess system risk factors

Healthcare organizations could face a breach of medical records at any time, yet they may not be prepared when it happens, according to the founder of a data protection research firm. Continue Reading
Medical records privacy a concern with increased mobile use

More consumers are using their mobile devices to access their medical records, but there are concerns about the security and privacy of health data stored on these devices. Continue Reading
Easier medical record access is key to ideal patient journey

A chief medical information officer suggests that giving people easier access to their medical information is one way to improve the patient experience. Continue Reading
Value-based care initiatives benefit from the use of analytics

As healthcare organizations begin to move toward value-based care, analytics can play a critical role in detecting high-risk patients and tracking patterns for certain conditions. Continue Reading