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HLTH24: Here’s a first look at a draft 'nutrition label' for health AI

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS—The Coalition for Health AI unveiled the first applied model card, completed by AI imaging company Aidoc. | The Coalition for Health AI released a draft of their AI model card, or “nutrition label” for AI, filled out with information from AI imaging company Aidoc. CHAI's work is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the responsible use of AI in healthcare.

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How Technology Is Transforming Medical Marijuana Access

HIT Consultant

Medical marijuana has been used for many years to help patients who may suffer from pain and other ailments. While still controversial in some states and countries, medical marijuana does have its benefits for those who use it. Unfortunately according to the CDC , 52.5 million people used it illegally in the USA in 2021. According to Pew Research , nine out of 10 people said it should be legalized for medical and recreational use across all of America.

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HLTH24 Day 1: Kaiser Permanente CEO Greg Adams on Risant Health's future M&A

Fierce Healthcare

Greg Adams, Kaiser Permanente chair and CEO, detailed Risant Health's future M&A strategy as it aims to build out value-based care.

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Bonus Features – October 20, 2024 – Clinicians spend 28 hours per week on admin tasks, 80% of adults 18-24 willing to use generative AI in healthcare, plus 22 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Google Cloud building out generative AI tools to lighten the load for healthcare workers

Fierce Healthcare

Google Cloud announced its Vertex AI Search for Healthcare platform is now available for general use while also rolling out new features for its Healthcare Data Engine. | The Vertex AI Search for Healthcare tool is designed to make it faster for healthcare professionals and other employees to find critical information within health records and medical documents.

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Host to Host: Shahid Shah and Dan Marino

HealthIT Answers

Join radio hosts Shahid Shah and Dan Marino as they discuss the critical elements of value-based care and their impact on healthcare providers today. And tune into Trending NOW and Value-Based Care Insights weekdays on Healthcare NOW Radio. The post Host to Host: Shahid Shah and Dan Marino appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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