The hospital group calls new revisions to HHS’ pixel tracking guidance “regulatory overreach,” and says the update is “unlawful and unwise.” Meanwhile, Massachusetts is weighing two class action suits that would allege such tracking violates wiretap laws. Powered by WPeMatico
While testifying on the VA FY 2025 and FY 2026, the Veterans Affairs Secretary said the agency plans to reinvest prior appropriated unused funds into new releases of its Oracle electronic health records next year. Powered by WPeMatico
This form of telemedicine can provide high-touch care coordination for preventive care, chronic condition management and mental health services, and bring cost savings from lower out-of-pocket expenses and avoiding unnecessary care, one expert says. Powered by WPeMatico
And in other news, CISA directs federal agencies on Microsoft breach by Russian operatives. Powered by WPeMatico
Large language model AI can help with the redistribution of routine tasks to non-physician staff and directly to patients, getting patients to take an active role in their healthcare journey, and enhancing patient engagement and self-management, an expert says. Powered by WPeMatico
James McHugh, managing director at Berkeley Research Group, reveals quite positive feelings among provider organization executives on deploying artificial intelligence in the next three years. Powered by WPeMatico
A health system-wide approach to classifying patient messages paired with well-defined regional workflows can improve timely responses and substantially reduce physician inbox volume, a new study finds. Powered by WPeMatico
The new lab will evaluate artificial intelligence in the health domain in a simulated real-world environment, help innovators refine their machine learning models and offer AI workforce development training. Powered by WPeMatico
The center created the Charisma Virtual Social Coaching platform. To date, 90% of participants have reported gains in recognizing and managing emotions. The center now is adding generative AI capabilities. Powered by WPeMatico
The collaboration aims to enhance patient care by streamlining data reporting, saving time for nursing leaders and accelerating quality improvement efforts. Powered by WPeMatico