Nathan Eddy
While Americans think consumer tech is driving more connected relationships with their providers, they also see voice technology and AI with a skeptical eye.
Cloud Computing
A study published in Nature suggests its model was able to spot cancer in de-identified screening mammograms with fewer false positives and false negatives than experts.
Innovation
As artificial intelligence and robotic process automation are more widely deployed, they will help rehumanize medicine by allowing doctors to focus less on paperwork and administrative functions, and more on patient care.
Emerging Technology
Forward-looking provider organizations are looking to tap into the benefits of deep neural networks and other forms of data-driven analysis.
Zero Trust
Cybersecurity experts warn healthcare organizations not to pay up for fear of more attacks, but some provider organizations had no choice last year.
A chief medical officer says 2020 will be a breakthrough year in making EHRs less stressful for providers if the growing avalanche of data is reined in with health IT that makes EHRs work better.
The adoption of EHRs and supporting health IT may result in new methods of E/M documentation and coding tech adoption. And these types of E/M coding issues also apply to providers offering telemedicine services.
Georgia’s largest health care system will work with the Alphabet subsidiary on several new initiatives, starting with deep analysis of existing medication and lab ordering patterns at Emory.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of an online patient portal this month that will provide service veterans with digital access to their patient statements.
The update will help health systems coordinate care, with a specific focus on delirium, including sedation and pain medications, breathing machines and mobilization.