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Netsmart, NorthStar and Hospice of Michigan unite to advance innovative technology and establish industry standards for post-acute care
01/24/24 at 04:00 AMNetsmart, NorthStar and Hospice of Michigan unite to advance innovative technology and establish industry standards for post-acute careBusiness Wire; 1/23/24Netsmart, a leading healthcare technology provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with NorthStar Care Community (NorthStar) and its esteemed member, Hospice of Michigan (HOM), to support the mission of continually improving end-of-life care. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the standard of post-acute care, leveraging the powerful combination of innovative technology and best practices to advance value-based care delivery.
Healthcare orgs taking steps to remove racial bias from algorithm and AI tools, new report shows
01/23/24 at 04:00 AMHealthcare orgs taking steps to remove racial bias from algorithm and AI tools, new report showsMcKnight's Senior Living, by Aaron Dorman; 1/22/24... A team of doctors at the American Academy of Pediatrics is going through hundreds of algorithms and other materials to find, and remove, anything that could exacerbate racial disparities, a “herculean task,” as the JAMA report describes it. The potential for AI-enabled bias could be a major problem for diagnosing life-threatening conditions in seniors.
HHS: Lack of incentives bar home health, hospice providers from creating interoperable solutions
01/22/24 at 04:00 AMHHS: Lack of incentives bar home health, hospice providers from creating interoperable solutionsMcKnights Senior Living, by Adam Healy; 1/19/24Long-term and post-acute care organizations have not received the same support as other care settings for creating interoperable patient data tools, putting home health and hospice providers at a disadvantage, according to new research by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Predictive analytics in action: How machine learning is driving successful outcomes for value-based end of life programs
01/19/24 at 04:00 AMPredictive analytics in action: How machine learning is driving successful outcomes for value-based end of life programsSenior Housing News, by Sophie Knoelke; 1/17/24Based on a discussion with Jordan Holland and Mark Bailes of VNS HealthHolland: "We are using predictive analytics to identify patients that are in that end-of-life stage, and then intervening on those patients earlier through a palliative-centric model. We take a full view of an individual’s health across the continuum. Then, we identify what the right clinical model is for their individual situation -the technologies, the analytics to help successfully deploy that model."
Microsoft seeking chief medical officer
01/17/24 at 04:00 AMMicrosoft seeking chief medical officerBecker's Health IT, by Naomi Diaz; 1/16/24Publisher note: No article here, but the idea of MS seeking a CMO is intriguing...
What Amazon's latest healthcare play could mean for ASCs
01/10/24 at 04:00 AMWhat Amazon's latest healthcare play could mean for ASCsBecker's ASC Review, by Paige Haeffele; 1/8/23Amazon launched digital health monitoring services through a partnership with Omada Health. Omada's more than 20 million members are eligible to enroll in the service through Amazon, according to a Jan. 8 post on Amazon's website. ... Sri Sundaram, MD, an electrophysiologist at South Denver Cardiology Associates, told Becker's: "From a patient's perspective, it's only positive. From a physician's perspective, it can be overwhelming. I get daily reports from patients about abnormal recordings from their wearables. How do I respond when only the wearable is abnormal? Keeping up with this data and questions from patients has already become demanding."Editor's Note: What implications might such wearables have for palliative and hospice care?
7 health tech predictions for 2024
01/09/24 at 04:00 AM7 health tech predictions for 2024 McKnights Home Care, by Patrick Tarnowski; 1/4/24... Here are a few trends that will drive health tech’s focus on clinician support in 2024:
7 health tech predictions for 2024
01/08/24 at 04:00 AM7 health tech predictions for 2024McKnights Home Care, by Patrtick Tarnowski; 1/4/24
How health systems are using AI to augment patient safety
01/08/24 at 04:00 AMHow health systems are using AI to augment patient safetyModern Healthcare, by Mari Devereaux; 1/5/24Clinicians at some health systems are turning to artificial intelligence-driven tools to predict and avert negative patient outcomes, though stakeholders say caution remains warranted.
8 healthcare tech trends in 2024, per DataLink
01/05/24 at 04:00 AM8 healthcare tech trends in 2024, per DataLinkBecker's Health IT, by Noah Schwartz; 12/28/23Health IT company DataLink projected eight trends in healthcare technology for 2024. Artificial technology dominated the trends list. Here are the eight healthcare technology predictions for 2024, according to a Dec. 28 DataLink news release:
The impact of Artificial Intelligence on healthcare and medicine
01/04/24 at 04:00 AMThe impact of Artificial Intelligence on healthcare and medicineMedium/Technology Buzz, by Mark R.; 1/3/24... Artificial intelligence, or intelligence dominated by machines and algorithms, has a growing significance in multiple industries. From finance to education and healthcare, AI has completely reformed the ways of working. One of the significant contributions of AI is to the healthcare and medical industry. From improving diagnostic accuracy to personalizing the treatments for patients, AI has revolutionized the structure of healthcare facilities. By analyzing complex human data and drawing accurate conclusions without much human intervention, AI technology can help medical researchers make new discoveries. AI applications are primarily centered on 3 main investment areas: diagnostics, engagement, and digitization.Editor's Note: For pro's and con's of AI in hospice and palliative care, examine other articles about AI posted in our newsletter (past and future).
Biased AI models in healthcare may lead caregivers and clinicians astray, new study warns
01/03/24 at 04:00 AMBiased AI models in healthcare may lead caregivers and clinicians astray, new study warnsMcKnights' Tech Daily News, by Aaron Dorman; 1/2/24Over the past year, studies have highlighted how artificial intelligence models in healthcare sometimes can increase bias. Now, a new study warns that clinicians could follow AI down the wrong path. When reviewing data for respiratory failure, a common problem for older adults, clinicians were 11% less accurate in their diagnoses when using a biased AI model than if they didn’t use AI at all, the study found. Disturbingly, this fact was true even when given explanations about how the AI came to a diagnostic conclusion.
Mass General Brigham's generative AI plans for '24
01/03/24 at 04:00 AMMass General Brigham's generative AI plans for '24Becker's Health IT, by Bruce Giles; 1/2/24Mass General Brigham plans to use generative artificial intelligence to compare patients to ones with similar profiles to help with their treatment, The Wall Street Journal reported. The health system also intends to release its first AI-powered diagnostic products as part of its new commercial AI office in the first half of 2024, according to the Dec. 29 story. ... With advancements in large language models, algorithms that scan medical images for insights used to take millions of dollars and several years to create, he told the news outlet. Now they can be built in a matter of months.
How can hospitals prepare for 2024’s cyberthreats?
01/02/24 at 04:00 AMHow can hospitals prepare for 2024’s cyberthreats?MedCity News, by Katie Adams; 12/27/23Many hospitals remain underprepared to protect themselves against cybercriminals’ barrage of increasingly sophisticated attacks, but there are a couple concrete steps they can take to build a stronger defense structure — like virtual patching and thinking twice about moving to the cloud.
Tech that will change your life in 2024
01/02/24 at 04:00 AMTech that will change your life in 2024Wall Street Journal, by Joanna Stern, Nicole Nguyen, and Christopher Mims; 12/29/23Generative AI will remain huge, and we’ll also see big moves with electric vehicles, Apple’s mixed-reality headset, password security and regulation around social media.
Chatty AI robot companions help seniors fight loneliness: ‘She makes them smile and brings joy’
01/02/24 at 04:00 AMChatty AI robot companions help seniors fight loneliness: ‘She makes them smile and brings joy’News8, by Terry Spencer; 12/31/23CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Joyce Loaiza lives alone, but when she returns to her apartment at a Florida senior community, the retired office worker often has a chat with a friendly female voice that asks about her day. ... The women are some of the first in the country to receive the robot ElliQ, whose creators, Intuition Robotics, and senior assistance officials say is the only device using artificial intelligence specifically designed to alleviate the loneliness and isolation experienced by many older Americans. ... The robots are mostly distributed by assistance agencies in New York, Florida, Michigan, Nevada and Washington state, but can also be purchased individually for $600 a year and a $250 installation fee. Skuler wouldn’t say how many ElliQs have been distributed so far, but the goal is to have more than 100,000 out within five years.
Health system CEOs' tech wishlist
01/01/24 at 04:00 AMHealth system CEOs' tech wishlistBecker's Health IT, by Laura Dyrda, 12/19/23
Denied by AI: How Medicare Advantage plans use algorithms to cut off care for seniors in need
01/01/24 at 04:00 AMDenied by AI: How Medicare Advantage plans use algorithms to cut off care for seniors in needSTAT, by Casey Ross and Bob Herman; 12/28/23An algorithm, not a doctor, predicted a rapid recovery for Frances Walter, an 85-year-old Wisconsin woman with a shattered left shoulder and an allergy to pain medicine. In 16.6 days, it estimated, she would be ready to leave her nursing home. On the 17th day, her Medicare Advantage insurer, Security Health Plan, followed the algorithm and cut off payment for her care, concluding she was ready to return to the apartment where she lived alone. Meanwhile, medical notes in June 2019 showed Walter’s pain was maxing out the scales and that she could not dress herself, go to the bathroom, or even push a walker without help...
Health IT Trends for 2024: Innovations, Challenges, and Implications
12/30/23 at 04:00 AMHealth IT Trends for 2024: Innovations, Challenges, and ImplicationsMedriva / Digital Health, by Dr. Jessica Nelson; 12/19/23The upcoming changes are set to revolutionize healthcare, making it more efficient, accessible, and personalized. These trends underscore the importance of healthcare professionals and organizations staying informed and prepared.
1 million Corewell Health patients could be impacted by second data breach
12/30/23 at 03:20 AM1 million Corewell Health patients could be impacted by second data breachAnn Arbor (MI) NewsDecember 26, 2023Grand Rapids, MI—About one million Corewell Health patients in southeast Michigan may have had their personal and medical information exposed in yet another nationwide data breach. ... It comes less than a month after a data breach of another Corewell Health vendor that also is believed to have exposed similar personal and medical information of about one million patients serviced by the health system in southeast Michigan.
Ohio hospital, vendor hit with class action suit after data breach
12/27/23 at 03:52 AMOhio hospital, vendor hit with class action suit after data breachHealthcare DiveDecember 22, 2023A nonprofit hospital in Ohio and a medical transcription services company are facing a class action lawsuit after a data breach at the vendor earlier this year may have exposed personal and health information of nearly nine million people. The suit, filed this week in a district court in Ohio, alleges Salem Community Hospital and Perry Johnson & Associates, or PJ&A, waited six months to inform people who could have been affected by the breach, leaving patients vulnerable to identify theft.
Chatty robot helps seniors fight loneliness through AI companionship
12/24/23 at 04:00 AMChatty robot helps seniors fight loneliness through AI companionshipAssociated Press/Washington Post, 12/22/23Coral Springs, FL—Joyce Loaiza lives alone, but when she returns to her apartment at a Florida senior community, the retired office worker often has a chat with a friendly female voice that asks about her day. A few miles away, the same voice comforted 83-year-old Deanna Dezern when her friend died. In central New York, it plays games and music for 92-year-old Marie Broadbent, who is blind and in hospice, and in Washington state, it helps 83-year-old Jan Worrell make new friends. The women are some of the first in the country to receive the robot ElliQ, whose creators, Intuition Robotics, and senior assistance officials say is the only device using artificial intelligence specifically designed to alleviate the loneliness and isolation experienced by many older Americans. “It’s entertaining. You can actually talk to her,” said Loaiza, 81, whose ElliQ in suburban Fort Lauderdale nicknamed her “Jellybean” for no particular reason.
What Do Physicians Really Think of AI?
12/23/23 at 04:00 AMWhat Do Physicians Really Think of AI?MedCityNews, By Katie Adams, 12/18/23Nearly half of physicians are equally excited and concerned about the use of AI in their field, according to a new AMA survey. Those who felt optimistic about AI cited reduced administrative burden as the number one benefit they’re seeking. Patient privacy and the impact to the patient-physician relationship were the most common reasons physicians cited for having reservations about AI.
Skilled nursing seniors support VR with eye-popping enthusiasm, latest study shows
12/22/23 at 03:28 AMSkilled nursing seniors support VR with eye-popping enthusiasm, latest study showsMcKnight’s Senior LivingDecember 20, 2023Virtual reality is having a moment. Last month, a study showed that VR tools can help establish stronger ties between seniors and their caregivers at long-term care communities. Now, new study results show that seniors in skilled nursing facilities believe using VR tech overwhelmingly helped address feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
Health Care: To Advance Effective AI Strategy, Lay Policy Groundwork
12/21/23 at 04:00 AMHealth Care: To Advance Effective AI Strategy, Lay Policy Groundwork Wall Street Journal, 12/19/23Integrating an understanding of public policy into AI strategy and design can help health care organizations stay directionally aligned with policy trends while advancing their tech strategy. ... Many health care leaders may be keen to roll out AI within their organizations to promote efficiency and drive value, but moving too fast may have the opposite effect.