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.

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

Healthcare AI proponents say the technology will lower healthcare costs. The assertion has its detractors. 

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ICU diary-keeping: There’s an AI for that

Intensive care units around the world use daily diaries to track patients’ emotional as well as physical ups and downs. Many find that keeping these helpful resources can add to nurses’ already-heavy workloads. How might generative AI help? 

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

IT departments are budgeting more for AI in 2025 than for any other single area of investment. 

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Stanford HAI lookback: Best-read blog posts of 2024

The year 2023 saw a shift toward open-source AI models, surging investments in generative AI and increasing AI regulation.

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

The FDA has finalized its recommendations for getting AI-equipped medical devices approved. 

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Providers, payers share actionable experiences involving healthcare AI

A large venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage healthtech companies has a tip for AI startups targeting the healthcare sector.

Artificial intelligence AI in healthcare

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Federal AI guardrails are taking shape.

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Healthcare-specific AI: How to multiply successes and head off accidents

Given the rapid proliferation of AI-equipped medical devices across U.S. healthcare, unintended effects should surprise no one.