An AI-championing health-tech company whose name sounds like that of a consumer group has announced a formal partnership with the Big Tech corporation behind the AI-pioneering Watson technology.

Penn State Health is one of the latest to continue this trend, opening a COVID-dedicated Radiology Annex at its Hershey Medical Center. 

Stopping scams before they’re perpetrated, cutting illicit payments and reducing hours spent by staff on such cases are three of the top benefits administrators believe artificial intelligence could deliver to their operations.

A physician working from home during the COVID-19 crisis may offer cybercriminals a tantalizing target. Taking note of the heightened threat, the AMA and AHA have put together guidance to help foil would-be offenders.

Based on anecdotal evidence and experience at their own institution, two Yale radiology experts believe businesses should expect at least three months of “dramatically reduced imaging revenue.” 

Another 55% said they’ve endured decreases in revenue since the public emergency started in the U.S. last month, and 60% reported dips in patient volume.

The Palmetto, Florida-based company revealed the addition of 12-radiologist Chesapeake Medical Imaging to its roster on April 14, ballooning its total to nearly 30. 

In the first quarter of this year, investors injected a cool $3.1 billion into venture funding for digital health. Then came COVID-19. What will those investors do now?