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As presidential election looms, disparate approaches to cyber policy come into focus
Government officials and security leaders are hoping the nation’s need for cyber resilience will transcend partisan politics regardless of the election results.
By David Jones • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Michelle Tarver faces challenges as new CDRH leader. But patient groups, industry are optimistic.
Tarver is taking over as director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health as the regulator grapples with questions around artificial intelligence in medical devices and racial bias in pulse oximeters.
By Elise Reuter • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Artificial intelligence
Amid mounting interest and investment in the space, it's clear AI’s applications in healthcare will only continue to grow.
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Sponsored by SASReady to transform healthcare? Get ready for AI
There’s no doubt that AI and GenAI can speed up healthcare innovation. But before organizations can jump into the future, it’s crucial to understand the benefits – and the risks – of advanced technology.
By John Esham, Head of Health Care, SAS • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Oracle to launch new AI-backed EHR in 2025
“This isn’t a refurbished Cerner EHR,” Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences, said during the company’s health summit.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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UnitedHealth Group names new CISO 8 months after massive ransomware attack
UnitedHealth Group declined to say if the leadership change came in response to a February ransomware attack that brought the company’s medical claims and processing platform down for more than a month.
By Matt Kapko • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Deep Dive // HLTH24AI could be a game changer, but healthcare needs to be ‘exceedingly careful’
Artificial intelligence tools could help solve workforce challenges. Implementation, however, can be difficult, pushing organizations to consider less risky administrative and back-office tasks first.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Oracle Health to apply for QHIN status under TEFCA data sharing framework
The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement went live in December with five Qualified Health Information Networks. Two more were added early this year.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Deep Dive // HLTH24Tech companies pitch AI platforms for healthcare, outline plans for responsible rollout
Google, Microsoft and GE Healthcare say they’ll power the next wave of AI advancement. But executives are split on how to offer the tools to providers responsibly — and whether all clinicians are equally ready for them.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Election 2024: Where Harris, Trump stand on AI regulation
Analysts expect Kamala Harris to largely continue the current approach to AI oversight, while Donald Trump’s promise to repeal a Biden executive order signals a major shift.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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HLTH24‘AI arms race’ underway as payers, providers jockey for upper hand in claims review
Payers currently have a leg up when using AI to review claims, but providers could soon catch up, experts say.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Change Healthcare cyberattack
Change Healthcare data breach officially affects 100M
The breach is the largest ever reported to a portal managed by federal regulators.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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HLTH24Zoom, Suki partner to deploy AI clinical documentation
The deal is Suki’s largest provider collaboration. Nearly 140,000 healthcare institutions use the Zoom platform.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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HLTH24Thoughtful implementation, ongoing monitoring key to safe health AI
Healthcare organizations will need to test models in their local environments, keep an eye on performance and work together to implement the technology, panelists said at HLTH.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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HLTH24Blue Shield of California partners with Salesforce to automate prior authorization
The collaboration comes amid controversy about claims automation technology. Paul Markovich, CEO of Blue Shield of California, promised to keep a "human in the loop" to oversee any denials.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Health startups need consolidation after pandemic funding ‘sugar high’
M&A could allow startups to add products and capabilities in a more restrained funding environment, panelists said at HLTH.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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OpinionCybersecurity in healthcare: How hackers get in and how organizations can protect themselves
A cybersecurity expert explains why healthcare organizations are vulnerable to cyberattacks — and how they can strengthen their defenses.
By Sam Rubin • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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CHAI releases draft framework for AI quality assurance labs
The Coalition for Health AI is seeking feedback on the proposals, which detail how the group will certify labs and a “nutrition label” that aims to give buyers more information about AI models.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Google’s AI-backed healthcare search tool now available for general use
Vertex AI Search for Healthcare is designed to quickly query a patient’s medical record. Google says the tool will reduce the administrative burden for payers and providers.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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New legislation aims to tame ‘Wild West’ in healthcare cybersecurity
The proposed bill, introduced last month by Sens. Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, is a good step forward, but hospitals may need more funds to boost their cybersecurity practices, experts say.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Health tech investment shows signs of recovery in 2024: SVB
Funding in the first eight months of the year has already exceeded pre-pandemic levels, according to Silicon Valley Bank. But high valuations recorded in 2021 are still affecting the market.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Amwell taps ex-Teladoc exec as CFO
Mark Hirschhorn will join the telehealth vendor from TapestryHealth.
By Sydney Halleman • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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UnitedHealth lowers adjusted profit outlook as cyberattack costs rise
The insurer has recorded $2.5 billion in total impacts from the attack through the nine months ended Sept. 30, according to UnitedHealth’s third-quarter earnings.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Colorado provider Axis Health System hit by ‘cyber incident’
The provider, which offers primary care, dental services and mental healthcare, said its primary care patient portal was offline.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ImprivataPasswords in healthcare: A doctor’s perspective on why they aren’t working
Healthcare's password woes: Security risks and productivity loss demand urgent solutions.
By Dr. Sean Kelly, MD • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Suki raises $70M to expand healthcare AI scribe
The Series D round will allow the startup to speed new product development, invest in commercial initiatives and add to its leadership team.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 10, 2024
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