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
An influential industry group, AdvaMed, really likes President-Elect Trump’s choice of Dr. Oz for CMS administrator.
5 ways to let AI raise patient satisfaction, elevate provider performance
It’s been years since AI proponents started promising big returns on healthcare providers’ investments in the technology. The results have yet to catch up with the pitches. What’s the holdup?
Industry Watcher’s Digest
Black-box outputs aren’t just a problem with AI. They’re also a problem with physicians.
When life sciences met artificial intelligence
The pace of AI adoption is quickening in the sector, which includes biopharmaceuticals, digital health, clinical diagnostics and medical devices.
Industry Watcher’s Digest
Working with Medicare Advantage insurance plans is like playing poker in the Wild West. And it’s gotten a lot harder to win since the cowboys started using AI.

Humana leverages AI to promote flu shots

One of the nation’s largest health insurers is using AI to help persuade patients to get their seasonal flu shot, The Wall Street Journal reported.

December 5, 2019

Amazon launches medical transcription service

Amazon has launched a medical transcription service for clinical documentation, allowing doctors to transcribe conversations with patients into electronic health records.

December 3, 2019

Healthcare innovations make Time 100 best inventions 2019

Time named 100 of the best inventions in 2019, with several healthcare innovations making the list.

November 26, 2019

Google, Ascension conduct full-court press to defend patient data project

Google and Ascension are offering more information about their ongoing patient data project in light of significant interest and privacy concerns.

November 21, 2019

AI could play pivotal role in impending psychiatrist shortage

The United States is expected to experience a massive shortage of psychiatrists within the next five years. According to some researchers, however, AI technology could ease some of that burden.

November 21, 2019

Healthcare organizations still rely on old technology

An overwhelming 89% of the healthcare industry is still reliant on using fax machines as part of its communication, according to a survey from TigerConnect, a healthcare communication platform.

November 19, 2019