How augmented intelligence drives data insights
Over the past few years, the healthcare industry has made a strong case for the use of artificial intelligence to augment clinical decision-making to improve patient outcomes.1 Yet, Jason Jones, Chief Analytics and Data Science Officer at Health Catalyst, said these algorithms can also help… From: www.healthcareitnews.com – Read more
NUS project to use Microsoft’s holographic tech to teach med, nursing students
The National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is getting holographic technology from Microsoft to aid its medical and nursing students in learning medical procedures and studying anatomical structures. Beginning this April, Project Polaris is a collaborative effort by NUS… From: www.healthcareitnews.com – Read more
Evaluating AI digital assistants for primary care physicians
Studies show the majority of U.S. physicians and clinicians feel burned out when going to work, and indicate clerical burdens – including clinical documentation – are a major contributor to burnout. For primary care physicians, a new class of technologies – AI-powered digital assistants… From: www.healthcareitnews.com – Read more
Leveraging AI to relieve physician stress in turbulent times
During an overnight shift, a critical care physician treats a pulmonary embolism patient. Several days later, he is asked why he didn’t note in the chart that the patient also suffered from acute respiratory failure. His response: “I was busy saving a patient’s life at 3 a.m. – taking… From: www.healthcareitnews.com – Read more
IBM again looking to offload Watson Health, says Axios
IBM is seeking to sell its Watson Health division again, with a potential price tag of $1 billion, Axios reported on Wednesday. Sources familiar with the situation told the outlet’s Sarah Pringle that the company had engaged BofA Securities late last year to find a buyer, with bids due this… From: www.healthcareitnews.com – Read […]
Unlocking the full potential of AI in healthcare
The term artificial intelligence conjures in most people’s mind images of robots, industrial automatons, and virtual assistants. However, AI is also working behind the scenes to revolutionise a multitude of industries, including healthcare. In fact, AI is already making invaluable… From: www.healthcareitnews.com – Read more
Making smarter decisions with data analytics
The healthcare industry was starting to recognize the importance of high value data as they moved from fee-for-service reimbursement to value-based care models – but the COVID-19 pandemic made it even more apparent that hospitals need the ability to access and integrate data from multiple… From: www.healthcareitnews.com – Read more
RWJBarnabas affiliate partners with data analytics firm to create Predictive Health Solutions
Photo: Geber86/Getty Images An affiliate of RWJBarnabas Health’s Children’s Specialized Hospital and Pinnacle Solutions have partnered to create Predictive Health Solutions. The Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development (CDID), an affiliate of RWJBarnabas Health’s Children’s Specialized… Source: Healthcareitnews.com and Read More
Industry analysts react to Oracle’s big-ticket Cerner buy
What will the Oracle-Cerner acquisition announced on Monday mean for the companies, their clients and for healthcare in general? That’s still to be seen, but one thing is for sure: It’s a big deal. As CNBC noted, the $28.3 billion Oracle paid for the health IT giant is “monumental” – three… From: www.healthcareitnews.com – Read […]
Combating patient loneliness through conversational AI
With disinformation and confusion about COVID-19 on the rise, effective patient engagement is taking on an even greater role.  Studies have shown that engaged patients show improved health outcomes, and that effective tools can enhance service delivery.  But it’s not always simply a… Source: Healthcareitnews.com and Read More
