Despite numerous advances in scanner technology, many patients are being exposed to higher amounts of radiation during CT exams than in the past. 

Or maybe the White House’s AI Action Plan will spur a mix of positive opportunities, negative challenges—and neutral adjustments.

Dahl Memorial Healthcare, Ekalaka, Montana, can now offer computed tomography for a broader range of hours including evenings and weekends without paying for “costly” temps. 
 

No single CMS strategy has proven an inarguable success at delivering significant cost savings while optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing clinical risks. Two researchers think they’ve found a way. 

PressGaney market researchers offer three observations on the technology’s potential for optimizing patient satisfaction—and, with it, subsequent ‘PX’ scores.  

Temporary pacemakers are typically used for at least 24 hours before care teams consider implanting a permanent device. New research out of Canada suggests it may make sense in certain scenarios to go straight to the permanent pacemaker. 

Researchers expected these conditions to reduce the benefits of early treatment. However, that was not the case.

What President Trump has in mind is a populace equipped with smartphone apps run by tech companies and confident enough in those apps to willingly upload much if not all of their personal health data. All that and fit kids too.