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Informatics association seeks tweaks to FDA’s AI regulatory framework

BY Jeff Rowe | June 11, 2019

Among other things, the AMIA wants strong requirements regarding the transparency and availability of an algorithm’s original and update training data set’s characteristics.

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How one health system tapped AI and saved (big) money

BY Jeff Rowe | June 10, 2019

A new automation tool has cut in half the number of claims needing follow up, and, not surprisingly, boosted staff morale, as well.

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Can AI tell you why the baby’s crying?

BY Jeff Rowe | June 07, 2019

While experienced healthcare workers and seasoned parents can pretty accurately distinguish among a baby's many needs based on the crying sounds it makes, new parents might appreciate a little help.

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How AI is revolutionizing elder care

BY Jeff Rowe | June 06, 2019

As the world’s population ages, healthcare professionals and systems are increasingly turning to AI technologies for daily elder healthcare management.

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UK’s NHS to offer incentives to providers who embrace AI

BY Jeff Rowe | June 06, 2019

To help accelerate digital transitions across the National Health System, UK healthcare providers will be given financial incentives to substitute some clinical tasks with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies beginning in 2020.

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Researchers use deep learning tool to improve asthma diagnoses

BY Jeff Rowe | June 05, 2019

Reducing asthma misdiagnosis, the researchers said, would lead to a similar reduction in inappropriate treatment and possible physical and financial complications.

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AI seen as increasingly valuable in fight against cancer

BY Jeff Rowe | June 04, 2019

In oncology and other disciplines, the use of machine learning to identify relevant publications could help reduce the time clinicians spend finding important and relevant evidence for a patient.

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UCLA combines AI with new cloud services to accelerate research efforts

BY Jeff Rowe | May 31, 2019

Among other goals, UCLA expects that the new platform will help enhance collaboration among researchers and accelerate innovation in precision medicine research.