Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a crucial component of healthcare to help augment physicians and make them more efficient. In medical imaging, it is helping radiologists more efficiently manage PACS worklists, enable structured reporting, auto detect injuries and diseases, and to pull in relevant prior exams and patient data. In cardiology, AI is helping automate tasks and measurements on imaging and in reporting systems, guides novice echo users to improve imaging and accuracy, and can risk stratify patients. AI includes deep learning algorithms, machine learning, computer-aided detection (CAD) systems, and convolutional neural networks.

Biden Administration itemizes AI accomplishments to date
Half a year after President Biden officially directed federal agencies in the executive branch’s bailiwick to “seize the promise and manage the risks” of AI, the White House has posted a status report.
Large language models, other GenAI options stimulating tech purchasing in healthcare
Budgeting for generative AI in healthcare has skyrocketed, albeit in pockets, by as much as 300% year over year.
Against malpractice for using clinical AI, the best defense is a good offense
If a clinician you care about counts on AI to help make medical decisions, remind them: Tort law principles hold that doing so means risking liability should a patient sue over harm done.
Q&A: Cleveland Clinic’s Lars Svensson previews AATS annual meeting
Svensson, a prominent voice in cardiothoracic surgery, said he has seen a rise in enthusiasm ahead of this year's meeting.
AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required
Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.

Accenture Study Identifies Top Five Healthcare Investment Priorities for States in the U.S.

ARLINGTON, Va.--The State Health Innovation Plans developed by 25 states – with federal government support – reveal a variety of emerging approaches to healthcare reform that will likely take root and grow more broadly around the United States, according to a new report by Accenture (NYSE:ACN).

January 22, 2015

ExamMed Launches Universal Healthcare Technology Platform, Sets New Standard For Industry

ATLANTA and SAN DIEGO, Jan. 21, 2015-- The healthcare market is crowded with fragmented technologies that cannot stand alone to improve efficiencies for providers – from new devices and apps to in-office systems.

January 21, 2015

NeoDeck Holdings Partners with DataMotion to Offer Secure Messaging for Clinical and Non-Clinical Healthcare

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. and PONCE, Puerto Rico, Jan. 20, 2015  -- NeoDeck Holdings, Puerto Rico's leading provider of healthcare management solutions, today announced it has partnered with DataMotion, an accredited health information service provider (HISP) supplying email encryption solutions for clinical and non-clinical exchange of protected health information (PHI). 

January 21, 2015

US Hospital Information Systems Overview and Outlook, 2013-2020 - Expenditures For Hospital Care Will Reach $1.27 Trillion by 2019

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fq7rld/us_hospital) has announced the addition of the "US Hospital Information Systems Overview and Outlook, 2013-2020" report to their offering.

January 19, 2015

Perceptive Software and Allscripts Forge Collaboration

LENEXA, Kan., January 08, 2015 -- Lexmark’s Perceptive Software announces a new agreement with Allscripts, a leading global provider of clinical, financial and operational software solutions for healthcare providers, including Allscripts Sunrise™, one of the top electronic medical record (EMR) applications available today.

January 13, 2015

Smartlink Mobile Systems Raises $2.5 Million Seed Round to Accelerate Growth of Patient Engagement Solution

Cary, NC, January 13, 2015 -- Smartlink Mobile Systems (Smartlink), LLC, a Cary, N.C. -based mobile healthcare technology startup, today announced that it has successfully raised $2.5 million in a seed round of funding lead by private investors.

January 13, 2015

Centene Corporation Acquires LiveHealthier Inc.

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 5, 2015--LiveHealthier Inc. announced today that it has been acquired by Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC).  

January 6, 2015

Kalorama: Top Five Healthcare Trends of 2014 Identified

NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2014 -- Kalorama Information has identified its "Top Five Trends in Healthcare in 2014."  The healthcare market research firm publishes 40-50 detailed studies in healthcare markets every year.  The firm said several events in 2014 will have business planners busy in the next few years.   Kalorama compiled its list is based on the news events, growth rates of markets the firm studied, and information requests the firm receives from industry participants. 

January 5, 2015

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AI in Healthcare

Biden Administration itemizes AI accomplishments to date

Half a year after President Biden officially directed federal agencies in the executive branch’s bailiwick to “seize the promise and manage the risks” of AI, the White House has posted a status report.

Cardiovascular Business

‘Concerning’ data connect industry payments to cardiologists with medical device use

U.S. physicians often receive payments from medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. New research in JAMA found a connection between receiving such payments and using specific devices—should the industry be concerned?

Cardiovascular Business

Cardiology groups share key update: ABMS seeking feedback on proposed Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

Five of the largest U.S. medical societies focused on cardiovascular health are one step closer to seeing their paradigm-shifting proposal become a reality.