AI ability to mimic empathy worries, rather than comforts, many researchers
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 04, 2024
Two studies evaluated AI’s use in two very important care contexts, mental health and cancer care, and noted concerns about mimicking empathy.
New line of sleep health tech promises CES 2024 won’t be snooze fest
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 04, 2024
Several dozen companies are showcasing sleep tech items, including “smart” pillows and mattresses, at an upcoming conference in Las Vegas.
As RPM companies create new sensors, new data, senior care industry must catch up, exec says
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 02, 2024
Although many RPM innovations, such as using AI, are similar across companies, much territory is left to expand, one leader suggests.
SNF tech managers hoping for Change Healthcare recovery and sunnier times when HIMSS kicks off in Orlando,...
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 12, 2024
Healthcare providers, including many SNF operators, are hoping for answers on cybersecurity issues at this week’s HIMSS conference.
$4.1M to see if artificial intelligence can treat sleep apnea
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 14, 2024
Researchers at Mount Sinai in New York received a $4.1 million grant to study how AI can predict the progression of prolonged sleep apnea.
AI-enabled neck patch ensures healthcare data won’t get stuck in patients’ throats
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 02, 2024
A new flexible patch that goes over a patient’s throat can collect data on dysphagia or respiratory issues.
Start-up is simplifying complex healthcare jargon for patients
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 26, 2023
A new start-up aims to use artificial intelligence to simplify medical jargon and technical documents like health reports and imaging results into “easily digestible content” and “comprehensible...
Amazon the latest to offer clinicians an AI-driven note-taking tool
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 28, 2023
A new tool from Amazon Web Service uses AI and speech recognition to transcribe patient/doctor visits and conversations.
Teladoc Health and Microsoft AI team up for automated documentation
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 24, 2023
One of the largest telehealth platforms in the US is expanding its capabilities by adding the ability to automate clinical documentation during virtual exams.
Third-party data tracking the latest FTC target in telehealth privacy push
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 25, 2023
The FTC and US HHS issued a joint statement last week warning about websites and apps whose tracking tech could violate rules.