Why wait 10 days to see a dermatologist when an AI app with nearly the same accuracy as a clinician can treat you the same day? That's a question providers may soon have to answer, says Mount Sinai's interim chief digital and information officer. Healthcare IT News
Cybersecurity experts are recommending some changes to improve the healthcare industry’s defense posture — such as the introduction of government-enforced minimum cybersecurity standards for providers and greater collaboration between healthcare organizations. MedCity News
The UnitedHealth Group unit tells healthcare providers that medical diagnoses, insurance information, payment details and passport numbers could have been exposed in February breach. WSJ
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From growing competition to patient nonpayment and staffing shortages, physicians are exploring new ways to bring in revenue and improve their medical practices. MedCentral
This article explores the transformative applications and future directions of AI in healthcare, focusing on key areas such as GenAI, RAG, Med LLM’s, Enterprise search, secure and private search, and multi-agent AI systems. Damo Blog
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 DigiMTM Digital Maturity Momentum Awards, recognizing excellence and contributions to digital transformation in healthcare. These awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment, innovation, and impact in advancing digital maturity within our industry. Damo Research and Thought Leadership
Last week, we conducted the CHIME online focus group, with our esteemed CHIME healthcare provider members, discussing Enterprise AI Adoption and Governance in Healthcare. The focus was on evaluating current AI applications within healthcare systems, discussing AI’s potential to enhance operational efficiency and patient care, and addressing the challenges of data governance and security. Damo Blog
Our annual survey of the state of Enterprise AI Adoption and Governance in Healthcare Organizations, as part of our CHIME Foundation membership, is out! Download the Report. Damo Research and Insights
Despite challenges such as data privacy concerns and the need for seamless integration into existing systems, the trajectory of AI development in healthcare is promising as tools continue to improve, says Alex Mason of FTV Capital. Healthcare Affairs
Talkiatry’s funding round was led by Andreessen Horowitz. With the financing, the company will bring on more providers and advance value-based care. MedCity News
On the heels of a $20 million funding round six months ago, Knownwell, an integrated primary and metabolic care provider, acquired a competitor in the obesity treatment market, Alfie Health. FIERCE Healthcare
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