Artificial intelligence doesn’t beat doctors in diagnosing medical issues based on images, study reveals
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 26, 2024
An artificial intelligence model solved quiz questions testing doctors’ abilities to diagnose conditions based on images and text summaries accurately. However, it made mistakes when trying to describe...
Regulating AI in caregiving settings will be challenging: NEJM authors
By
John O'Connor
Jul 18, 2024
Regulating generative artificial intelligence (GAI) devices in caregiving settings will present unique challenges to senior living operators, policymakers, software developers and others.
Health lawyers, bioethicist call for tighter regulation of AI in prior authorizations
By
Josh Henreckson
Jul 15, 2024
Although artificial intelligence promises exciting efficiency benefits, its usage in insurance prior authorizations demands wider and more holistic oversight from state and federal bodies, a trio of experts...
Ongoing lawsuits indicate there’s little advantage to seniors for letting AI determine their MA coverage
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 04, 2024
A new report calls out the role of AI in validating cost-cutting measures that leave seniors in need without coverage.
Congress and agencies to tackle transparency in healthcare AI, despite mixed industry reactions
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 06, 2023
Federal agencies and Congress are both taking further steps to regulate AI and curb issues that have already started to emerge.
Congress, CMS clash over AI role in Medicare claims denials
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 07, 2023
Thirty House Democrats released a letter Friday urging CMS to take several steps to make sure AI is not unfairly denying coverage.
New access to less costly, specialized dementia CT scan diagnostics found
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 24, 2023
A new technique uses AI and CT scans to help diagnose brain disorders, including dementia, according to a study of more than 1,000 seniors.
Tech can aid senior living and care staff, but cost and privacy still big concerns: expert weighs in
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 07, 2023
Some challenges related to properly staffing skilled nursing facilities can be met by using tools like patient monitoring, an expert on health technology notes.
Brain imaging company teases tech that will analyze side effects of new dementia drugs
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
AI-enabled brain imaging technology will be launched next year to evaluate the side effects of new Alzheimer’s and dementia drugs.