Search Tag: AI in Healthcare
2024 24 Sep
The healthcare industry is undergoing a digital transformation, but its adoption of advanced technology and AI still lags behind other sectors. With increasing patient demand for more accessible and efficient services, healthcare providers must adopt telehealth, AI-powered tools, and digital platforms. These technologies offer exciting possibilities,...Read more
2024 16 Sep
Over the past 15 years, transcription technology has revolutionised the medical transcription industry, significantly impacting healthcare services. By 2030, the medical transcription market is projected to reach $117.1 billion, reflecting the growing demand for accurate and reliable transcription services. While some healthcare providers are...Read more
2024 08 Sep
In today’s healthcare industry, the pursuit of providing a superior customer experience (CX) has become a top priority for business, clinical, and IT leaders. However, the delicate balance between delivering exceptional CX and maintaining operational efficiency is a significant challenge. The pressure to meet the needs of both patients and employees...Read more
2024 06 Sep
The healthcare industry is on the verge of a monumental shift as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation become integral to its operations. While the buzz surrounding AI continues to intensify, focusing on the tangible benefits AI can deliver is crucial. Research indicates that AI has the potential to significantly reduce errors and save lives,...Read more
2024 23 Jul
Machine learning algorithms are transforming healthcare by enhancing the prediction of clinical deterioration. Despite their potential, real-world efficacy data remains limited. A recent study hypothesised that real-time machine learning-generated alerts, sent directly to front-line providers, could significantly reduce patient escalations. A...Read more
2024 11 Jul
Ethics is the systematic study of principles of moral “correctness” that guide decision-making when facing moral questions. While physicians undergo rigorous training across multiple dimensions, there is a growing demand for further teaching in ethics to develop competence in assessing ethical problems. The process of making ethically complex...Read more
2024 20 Jun
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent in healthcare, hospitals and health systems must navigate an evolving legal landscape. Attorney Kathleen G. Healy emphasises the complexity of this landscape, highlighting the proliferation of laws and regulations surrounding AI use in healthcare. Hospital leaders must consider legal complexities...Read more
2024 12 Jun
Taiwan’s leading medical centres, the National Health Research Institute (NHRI) and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH), are advancing biomedical research and healthcare through the integration of accelerated computing and generative AI. These institutions are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to revolutionise everything from imaging to patient...Read more
2024 30 May
The intersection of health technology (health-tech) and medical technology (MedTech) with intellectual property (IP) law has become increasingly intricate, stirring complex patent disputes and ethical deliberations. Understanding the role and ownership of data derived from connected medical devices is paramount in navigating this terrain. Greg...Read more
2024 06 Feb
Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is sparking excitement across various sectors, including healthcare. With its potential to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation, many healthcare organisations are gearing up to boost their AI investments this year. Moreover, consumers are increasingly open to engaging with Gen AI throughout...Read more
2019 02 Oct
Summary: As the world enters further into the transformative power of technology, Stephen Baker questions how this information revolution, in particular, AI will affect the capabilities available to industry experts. Many fields of knowledge, dependent on technology, can experience abrupt, massive growth as new techniques and...Read more
2019 22 Feb
Artificial intelligence will alter healthcare as we know it, augmenting some jobs and outright replacing others. Though we can’t be sure when this will happen, what’s most important for now is understanding what AI is and what it isn’t. At medical conferences and in hospital cafeterias, few topics come up more frequently, or cause more confusion...Read more