The American Telemedicine Association and ATA Action in a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services seeks to preserve pandemic-era Medicare telehealth flexibilities that it says are responsible for improving access to healthcare across the U.S. Telehealth plays “a crucial role in ensuring timely, appropriate and expanded access to care for millions of … Read more
Osteoporosis treatment: Medications can help Osteoporosis treatment may involve medication along with lifestyle change. Get answers to some of the most common questions about osteoporosis treatment. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you’re undergoing osteoporosis treatment, you’re taking a step in the right direction for your bone health. But perhaps you have questions about your therapy. … Read more
Like many states, Nebraska is facing a significant shortage of trained emergency medical workers. As a predominantly rural state, many of its community fire and ambulance services rely heavily on volunteers. But recruitment and retention of EMTs have become a major challenge. THE PROBLEM With older volunteers retiring and younger ones moving on to other … Read more
Flu shots: Especially important if you have heart disease If you have heart disease, a flu shot can reduce your risk of influenza complications. Learn the benefits of a flu shot and when to get one. By Mayo Clinic Staff The flu, also called influenza, is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs. It’s … Read more
Large language models are fast becoming a key building block in new information systems for administrative staff and clinicians at hospitals and health systems. This form of artificial intelligence can accomplish tasks no human being can imagine doing. Harrison.ai develops artificial intelligence technology to speed clinical diagnosis and offers a suite of AI radiology and … Read more
Long COVID: Lasting effects of COVID-19 Some people continue to experience health problems long after having COVID-19. Understand the possible symptoms and risk factors for post-COVID-19 syndrome. By Mayo Clinic Staff After any coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) illness, no matter how serious, some people report that symptoms stay for months. This lingering illness has often … Read more
The age of the healthcare chief AI officer has arrived. CAIOs are beginning to appear at major hospitals and health systems – the latest development as more and more providers devote resources and create strategic leadership roles for enterprise-wide adoption of artificial intelligence, rather than relying on siloed IT departments or scattered, ad hoc projects. … Read more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a new proposed rule earlier this month outlining new standards and requirements around acquisition of health information technology. As described in the proposal, which was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 9, the aim is to amend the existing Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation, … Read more
A recent Gartner survey found the majority of customers are “AI shy”: 64% say they’d rather companies not incorporate AI into the customer experience. Customers also were concerned about AI and incorrect information (42%), data security (34%) and bias/inequality (25%). Ethical AI can help organizations create innovative, trustworthy user experiences – protecting brands and allowing … Read more
Artificial intelligence is seeing a massive amount of interest in healthcare, with scores of hospitals and health systems already have deployed the technology – more often than not on the administrative side – to great success. But success with AI in the healthcare setting – especially on the clinical side – can’t happen without addressing … Read more