At HIMSS25, Thinking About AI and Its Impact on Frontline Clinicians
A panel of clinician and other leaders looked at issues around clinician engagement in AI
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NASA Recognizes Crothall’s Joe Irons for Prestigious Safety Award
NASA Recognizes Crothall’s Joe Irons for Prestigious Safety Award Crothall Unit Director Joseph Irons is widely known at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility in West Virginia as a person who finds a solution to nearly any problem. To recognize his outstanding work, Irons recently received NASA’s prestigious “Yes, If,” award, a coin…
After Getting its “Mojo Back,” What’s Next for Butterfly Network?
Joseph DeVivo, CEO of portable ultrasound device firm Butterfly Network, led the company’s return to revenue growth in 2024. Now, he wants to have the device be firmly entrenched in hospitals. The post After Getting its “Mojo Back,” What’s Next for Butterfly Network? appeared first on MedCity News.
Who is Speaking About AI at MedCity INVEST Digital Health in Dallas?
The conference will explore ethical considerations for AI in healthcare, how the healthcare industry is managing the teething challenges of AI “hallucinations”, practical concerns such as efficacy and ROI, and more. Register today! The post Who is Speaking About AI at MedCity INVEST Digital Health in Dallas? appeared first on MedCity News.
Most Healthcare Organizations Have Paid $500K or More in Ransom Post-Cyberattack, Report Says
More than three-quarters of healthcare organizations reported paying more than $500,000 in ransom as a result of cyberattacks, according to a new report. The post Most Healthcare Organizations Have Paid $500K or More in Ransom Post-Cyberattack, Report Says appeared first on MedCity News.
3 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in July
Health tech companies made several major funding announcements in July. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds. The post 3 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in July appeared first on MedCity News.
New Vaccine Requirements, Anti-mRNA Narratives, and Disputed Gender-Affirming Care Report — The Monitor
This volume highlights how new vaccine requirements and the spread of anti-mRNA sentiments are fueling confusion and distrust. It also examines reactions to a federal report on gender-affirming care for minors and investigates how TikTok is being used to promote false health claims through deepfake personas targeting young women.
57 new drugs were approved in 2024
That is according to the FDA. Nature Reviews Drug Discovery summarizes the progress to date as follows. The FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) approved 57 new therapeutic drugs (NTD) in 2024. This is slightly above the average of 53 NTDs per year for 2014–2024,…
Consumer Empowerment Closes Medicaid Member Care Gaps
While enrollment in consumer direction programs has grown, more must be done to educate, amplify, and spread awareness to ensure that all eligible individuals learn about the benefits of this alternative to traditionally delivered agency and institutional care. The post Consumer Empowerment Closes Medicaid Member Care Gaps appeared first on MedCity News.
Eliminating the AI ‘Black Box’ to Make Clinical Data Usable
As Gen AI continues to mature, there will be ways to employ these technologies thoughtfully and safely in healthcare today. The key is to continue to embrace new breakthroughs – with strong guardrails for safety, privacy and transparency. The post Eliminating the AI ‘Black Box’ to Make Clinical Data Usable appeared first on MedCity News.