By Michelle Andrews – As I checked in at a Manhattan radiology clinic for my annual mammogram in November, the front desk staffer reviewing my paperwork asked an unexpected question: Would I like to spend $40 for an artificial intelligence analysis of my mammogram? It’s not covered by insurance, she added.
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By Abhishek Ray – Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency triggered by an infection, causing an extreme response in the body. This response can lead to widespread inflammation, tissue damage, and organ failure. It can be caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections.
By Rahul Sharma – A 360-degree view of the patient is essential in providing clinicians, payers, and patients themselves with actionable insights that can lead to improved outcomes. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing major roles in data digitization, prediction analytics, and decision support systems.
This month’s AI report includes news and updates from John Snow Labs, Qure.ai, Project Data Sphere, BostonGene, Prisma Health, Deepcell, NVIDIA, Option Care Health, Palantir Technologies, Stratipath, Proscia, DermaSensor, Sensydia, Cerebras Systems, Mayo Clinic, Caregility, Infermedica, athenahealth, GE HealthCare, CodaMetrix, & more.
NOW on demand, The Tate Chronicles with host Jim Tate and guest Dr. Bob Murry, Chief Medical Officer at NextGen Healthcare. He brings to the table more than 20 years of extensive clinical experience and a deep background in healthcare.
By Emily Newton – Breast cancer screenings can save lives through earlier detection. Mammograms are among the most common tests, although MRI scans and ultrasounds are other possibilities. Numerous studies show artificial intelligence could improve outcomes in various ways.
By David Morris – Healthcare is no stranger to extensive administrative work – from billing and insurance claims to appointment scheduling and record-keeping. On average, physicians allocate 15.5 hours per week to paperwork and administrative tasks (nine of those on EHR documentation alone).
By Suhas Nair – Autonomous coding is an AI-driven leap forward from traditional Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC) systems, promising transformation for labor-intensive and error-prone coding processes in healthcare, with substantial benefits in terms of cost savings, efficiency, and reduced denials. However, to optimize its value…
By Bevey Miner – No matter how large or well-resourced a health system may be, making the right care decisions ultimately depends on its ability to exchange information with healthcare’s “digital have-nots”—organizations that weren’t eligible for EHR implementation incentives.