The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine is paving the way for the potential development of artificial general intelligence (AGI), a revolutionary technology capable of understanding and solving complex medical problems with human-like proficiency. However, regulatory challenges, particularly...
We Need More Robust Post-Market Surveillance For Health Care AI
As AI and machine learning (ML) continue to transform health care, the importance of effective post-market surveillance mechanisms becomes clear. With nearly 1,000 AI-enabled medical devices approved as of 2024, ranging from predictive glucose monitors to AI-equipped smartwatches, there is...
In the News: Greenlight and Pattern Health Unite to Transform Healthcare and Research
In a groundbreaking move for healthcare and life sciences, Greenlight Health Data Solutions and Pattern Health have merged to form a unified powerhouse. By combining cutting-edge EHR data retrieval capabilities with advanced patient engagement solutions, this merger is set to...
Greenlight Health Data Solutions and Pattern Health Merge to Expand Healthcare, Life Sciences and Insurance Solutions
Raleigh-Durham, NC, December 12, 2024 - Greenlight Health Data Solutions, a leading provider of seamless access to patient-consented medical records across multiple electronic health record (EHR) systems, and Pattern Health, a provider of innovative patient engagement, clinical trial and Clinical...
Trump Will Create New Winners and Losers in Healthcare
With Trump’s victory in the election, healthcare companies could expect some changes in 2025 and beyond. For firms offering plans through the Affordable Care Act and Medicare, the outcome may not look so favorable. For firms operating in the private...
10 emerging AI terms that will impress your geekiest health tech colleagues
As AI in healthcare becomes more sophisticated, so does its language. Staying up-to-date with the latest AI terminology, such as “prompt engineering” and “user-in-the-loop AI,” are integral to managing and refining AI technology. These advanced techniques are helping AI systems...
HHS proposal would require health IT contractors to meet data exchange standards
The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has issued a proposed rule which would require providers and health plans that contract with the department to use HHS data exchange standards. The proposed rule aligns with the overarching objective of...
Individuals’ Access and Use of Patient Portals and Smartphone Health Apps, 2022
During recent years, the use of online portals to access health records and communicate with providers has significantly increased. This increase has enabled patients to closely interact with their EHR data during their health journey (such adherence to a care...
Have EHRs been good for healthcare?
Fifteen years after the HITECH Act was passed, health system leaders are very confident in the value of EHRs, even with the challenges they’ve faced over the years. Concerns have moved to improving data sharing and connectivity between clinicians and...