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Q&A: How Athenahealth moved from traditional AI to genAI and ChatGPT
Athenahealth has used AI for years, but generative AI opened up new efficiencies in processing healthcare requests and records. There were challenges, too, as Heather Lane, Athenahealth’s senior architect of data science and platform...
UK government earmarks $122 million on AI for healthcare
Dementia care and mental health are first on the list of targets for a new grant program from the British government toward the use of AI in the healthcare sector.
Biden lays down the law on AI
The White House today issued a long-awaited executive order that hammers out clear rules and oversight measures to ensure artificial intelligence is kept in check, while also providing paths for it to grow.
Teaching AI to behave is the fastest-growing career skill
Generative AI platforms require tailoring for specific tasks — and it's that skill employers are seeking in new employees or in opportunities to upskill current workers.
Prisma chief med officer: AI offers ‘tremendous opportunities’ but shouldn’t replace doctors
As he investigates possible uses for AI deployment in a healthcare network, Dr. Drew Albano sees opportunities to improve healthcare and reduce administrative burdens — as well as dire consequences if it's not used for the right...
A flight simulator for the office: How VR is helping workers hone soft skills
With virtual reality-based training, employees can practice skills such as public speaking and conflict resolution in a safe environment, building confidence before taking on challenges in the real world.
AI language models need to shrink; here’s why smaller may be better
Large language models (LLMs) used for generative AI tools can consume vast amounts of processor cycles and be costly to use. Smaller, more industry- or business-focused models can often provide better results tailored to business...
Q&A: How VR can automate delivery of mental health treatment
Daniel Freeman, a professor at the University of Oxford who has pioneered research into how virtual reality can be used in the treatment of mental health disorders, talked about the growing role of VR as devices become more widely...
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Medical data sharing: Are we there yet?
The move toward ubiquitous electronic health record sharing across the US is accelerating, but obstacles remain for providers, payers, patients, and other stakeholders.
Despite growth, Oracle reported to cut jobs at Cerner healthcare unit
After reporting a jump in cloud revenue and record annual sales earlier this week, Oracle is reportedly laying off Cerner employees, casting a shadow on plans for its $28 billion acquisition of the healthcare business.
The fax is still king in healthcare — and it’s not going away anytime soon
Fax machines and servers may be old tech, but they're trusted. And, until someone comes up with a more secure and prolific method for transmitting patient information and prescription requests, the aging systems aren't going anywhere. ...
Q&A: At MIT event, Tom Siebel sees ‘terrifying’ consequences from using AI
At MIT Technology Review's EmTech Digital conference, Tom Siebel, the CEO of C3 AI and founder of CRM vendor Siebel Systems, said he's been asked by government and military officials to create AI for what he sees as unethical...
Apple’s next big thing might be healthcare
By 2030, intelligent wireless body monitoring could lead to pervasive and personalized healthcare. Deeper and smarter insights into the body means that devices can serve as a preventive health tool.
As telehealth use plummets, the healthcare industry faces a crossroads
COVID-19 forced many medical providers to roll out telehealth technology to handle remote. But as the pandemic has waned, so has the use of virtual care, leaving the healthcare industry to decide whether to fall back on old methods or...
Is Apple preparing its big idea for digital health?
Apple may be about to make it much cheaper to get hold of an Apple Watch. Why would it do this unless it has a bigger plan in place?
FCC head wants to boost ‘broadband’ standard to 100Mbps nationwide
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel asked her colleagues to consider increasing the minimum broadband standard of 25Mbps to at least 100Mbps — and possibly 1Gbps. The change could help people working from remote locations.
How to get a job in healthcare IT
Sky-high demand for tech workers means more open doors for IT pros who don’t have prior experience in the healthcare industry.
