Analytics
The House passed a bill to modernize the Veterans Affairs' claims process by creating an artificial intelligence tool to retrieve data, provide decision support, share information and generate claim-related correspondence.
These analyses enable a broader, more inclusive approach to care that helps staff optimize processes, not just for the most obvious cases, but for the entire patient population, explains a nurse deeply involved in the efforts and the technology.
Success Stories & ROI
The St. Louis-based health system achieved a 15%-20% increase in diabetic retinopathy screening. And individuals in lower socioeconomic groups were more than 2.5 times as likely to be screened as a result of using the technology.
Dr. Mark Sendak, pop health & data science lead at the Duke Institute for Health Innovation, offers an update on the Health AI Partnership, and how it's offering technical assistance to help FQHCs and community hospitals bridge the digital divide.
Patients of Epic providers onboarded to TEFCA can now access and share a single, real-time health record with HealthEx’s new service, and securely share it with any trusted third party, the companies say.
Richard Staynings, chief security strategist at Cylera, says hospitals need better visibility into the various AI-enabled tools coming onto their networks, and the ability to track new traffic patterns, security vulnerabilities and privacy risks.
Reaching this stage enables safer care with fewer errors, faster diagnostics, optimised operations, and stronger patient engagement.
She likes how artificial intelligence is freeing up "brain space" for nurses and is intrigued by how well AI pairs with robotics. But she cautions that, done wrong, AI could depersonalize care while exacerbating staff burnout.
Many clinicians at group practices already have turned to some type of AI tool – and the majority are realizing big benefits. The tech CEO behind the report offers a deep dive into the eye-opening results.