Health IT
Apple Vision Pro rebooting medical diagnosis
An excerpt from Apple Vision Healthcare Pioneers: A Community for Professionals & Patients.
In health care technology, diagnostics, and disease detection have undergone significant advancements, notably with the introduction of Apple Vision Pro. Developed by Apple Inc., this cutting-edge technology promises to transform the early detection and diagnosis of diseases, marrying the clinical understanding of seasoned physicians with the precision of …
Mastering the art of efficient patient encounters: tips for physicians
An excerpt from No Work After Hours: Tools to Maintain a Pleasant, Efficient, and Productive Clinic Without Work Before or After Hours.
The patient encounter is the core of clinical physician practices. That’s why we went to medical school from the very beginning. The excitement and passion for seeing sick patients and helping them on the path of healing was an ambition. One skill set is to be a good …
AI-powered health care messaging [PODCAST]
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Join physician executive Justin Norden as he delves into the world of health care messaging and how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are transforming patient communication. Discover how LLMs can streamline patient messaging workflows, improve response …
Building credibility in digital health [PODCAST]
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Join David Lee Scher, a cardiologist and digital health consultant. We’ll explore the ever-evolving world of digital health, discussing topics such as problem-solving in health care, building credibility in digital health technologies, the power of digital partnerships, …
How do we get a critical mass of women physician innovators?
Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson is UnitedHealth Group (UHG)’s chief medical officer, and she recently told Fortune magazine that UHG’s acquisition of physician practices and surgery centers through its subsidiary Optum has allowed UnitedHealth Group to gather “a critical mass” of doctors, which helps the company improve care. She said that the practices that they’ve acquired are not a bunch of “flashy acquisitions” but rather each one “brings the pieces together to …
How this country doctor embraced artificial intelligence
I guess you could call me a country doctor. In addition to serving as a chief medical officer and practicing in an office in a small New Jersey town, I co-own an independent family care practice with my wife Kerri in a converted barn situated in the rolling hills and fields of NJ’s “horse country.”
Artificial intelligence may be dominating conversations in Silicon Valley and college campuses, but you might be …
How responsible AI can benefit patients and clinicians
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is palpable across the health care spectrum, from aiding in early disease detection through image analysis to streamlining administrative tasks. Regulatory agencies recognize the need for rapid integration of health care AI solutions, as demonstrated by the FDA’s clearance of over 500 AI solutions classified as Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).
However, AI developers often prioritize speed over meticulous validation, which can compromise …
Maximizing health care efficiency: Harnessing the power of personality diversity
The impact of personality in health care
The health care sector’s success hinges on the diverse personalities within its workforce. Embracing this diversity, particularly the dynamics of introversion and extroversion, is not just beneficial for patient care but crucial for the well-being and job satisfaction of health care providers. Studies have shown that a diverse personality mix in health care settings can …
2024 health care informatics forecast: AI diagnostics, personalized medicine, and cybersecurity transformations
Predicting specific developments in health care informatics for 2024 is challenging, but trends suggest continued advancements in AI-driven diagnostics, personalized medicine, and enhanced interoperability for seamless data exchange among health care systems. The emphasis on cybersecurity to protect sensitive health data will also likely increase.
AI-driven diagnostics are likely to see advancements in accuracy and efficiency. Improved algorithms will enable faster and more precise analysis of medical data, such as diagnostic …
From surgery to AI [PODCAST]
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Join Maria Iliakova, a bariatric and general surgeon. We’ll dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its remarkable applications across various industries, including health care. Maria will shed light on what AI is, how …
Break free from screen addiction: a doctor’s prescription for smartphone sanity
Screentime addiction is real and it is everywhere. Over the past decade, I’ve worked with only one physician who doggedly held onto his pager, refusing to adopt the hospital’s HIPAA-compliant messaging app. He happens to be in his seventies, and a giant in his field; if he gets any grief for not using a smartphone 24/7, he probably doesn’t care. For the rest of us, though, this isn’t an option. …
Enhancing your digital footprint: a must for health care professionals
In the ever-evolving health care landscape, where technological advancements and digital presence are increasingly intertwined, health care professionals, including doctors and nurses, must understand the importance of a robust digital footprint. This isn’t just about staying relevant; it’s about showcasing your expertise, connecting with peers and potential employers, and embracing technological innovations like AI in health care.
Your digital footprint encompasses everything you …
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AI’s role in health care law enforcement [PODCAST]
Data tokenization in health care [PODCAST]
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Join Adam Mariano, a health care executive. We’ll delve into the world of Big Data and tokenization in health care, exploring how these technologies are revolutionizing patient insights, data security, and health care outcomes. Learn about the …
How health systems are improving preparedness for winter surges
Winters often bring a surge in sicknesses that can overwhelm many health systems. More specifically, a winter-related uptick in the flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses can create overcrowding in physician offices and emergency departments (EDs), which then decreases a health system’s ability to provide timely access to care for non-urgent issues, such as chronic and preventive care needs.
Additionally, EDs see a rise in a wide variety of non-respiratory illness cases …
It’s time to evolve how we measure the success of EHRs to make us healthier
We’ve known for the last decade that electronic health records (EHRs) have a significant impact on physicians’ ability to deliver high-value care. It not only has a largely negative influence on their quality of life, which bleeds over into the entire health care landscape, but also impacts their ability to successfully adapt practices to evolving payment models intended to improve patient health outcomes — especially important for primary care.
Yet despite …
5 things digital health companies need to do to achieve success
It has been a long time since my last post. The digital health economic, clinical, regulatory, and political landscapes have changed significantly since then. The objective of my blog, which began in 2011, was and remains to educate the reader (clinicians, health care IT community, patients and caregivers, and other health care stakeholders about digital health technology and how it is relevant to the changing health care environment. The first …
How medical-grade AI is changing the game [PODCAST]
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Join Tim O’Connell, a physician executive. In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of medical-grade AI and its transformative impact on health care. Tim provides valuable insights into the evolution of AI in medicine, recent advancements, …
The path forward for telepsychiatry: a call for permanent policy
The U.S. is facing a significant mental health crisis that has united us in our efforts to make positive changes across the health care ecosystem for those in need of care. As health care providers and experienced clinicians, we hope our joint dedication to addressing barriers to care and expanding digital services to those experiencing mental health challenges can make a lasting impact and start to improve health outcomes.
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The dangerous racial bias in dermatology AI
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