Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

Industry Watcher’s Digest
Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.
About that bipartisan $32B ‘roadmap’ for AI policy: What’s in it for healthcare?
This week Washington took a major step toward nailing down a solid game plan on federal AI spending for everything outside of defense.
Industry Watcher’s Digest
Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.
Almost 80% of knowledge workers bring their own GenAI to work
Around the world, 3 of 4 workers who routinely handle information are now using generative AI on the job. And almost half of them are new to the technology, having begun using it only over the past half-year.
Key trends in enterprise imaging
Radiology is going though a period of disruption with a growing radiologist shortage, decreasing reimbursements and increasing numbers of exams, making workflow efficiency a critical concern.

Even facing hefty fines, many hospitals punt on price transparency. Why is that?

Seeking to uncover the rationale driving hospitals to flout compliance, researchers interviewed hospital informants at 12 nonprofit institutions.

November 14, 2023

Telehealth can provide significant value when it comes to managing and monitoring patients with CVD or suspected CVD. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association explores the latest details on this evolving treatment option.

Amazon expands telehealth presence, offers primary care for $9 a month

Televisits will cost $9 a month or $99 per year and are facilitated by One Medical.

November 13, 2023

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

November 8, 2023

ChatGPT neurology interview with neurologist

Experienced neurologist interviews generative AI, comes away impressed but not intimidated

ChatGPT can be a little sneaky. Recently asked if it’s ever messed up when helping physicians make clinical decisions, it only came clean with examples of stumbles after being pressed on the matter.

November 8, 2023

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

November 1, 2023

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

October 25, 2023

artificial intelligence robotics healthcare

3 healthcare jobs at very low risk of replacement by AI

This past summer McKinsey Global Institute projected almost one-third of workplace activities in the U.S. will be automated by 2030, driving something like 12 million “occupational transitions.”

October 24, 2023

4 ways to usher in ‘smooth scaling’ of generative AI

What does it take to scale the technology from a toe in the water to a full-on swim?

October 19, 2023