Artificial Intelligence
Robotic process automation, machine learning, predictive analytics, natural language processing and cognitive process automation are some of the weapons health IT leaders can wield.
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital note that models can be biased against some groups while performing better for others.
The new program is "designed exclusively for clinical and operational executives who lead their organizations' approach to investing in AI as a strategic initiative."
A physician expert in natural language processing technology explains how it can help clinicians sift through unstructured data to better manage chronic conditions and boost health equity.
SVP and GM of Edison AI & Platform Vignesh Shetty says GE Healthcare can join human judgment with artificial intelligence to discover what he calls "unknown unknowns."
Simon Madden and Catherine Pollard will head up the NHS transformation directorate.
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego found that factors such as lack of insurance, economic instability and poor transportation to obtain care were associated with a 30-day readmission.
MedTech Europe welcomes launch of European Health Data Space
The European Commission this week launched the European Health Data Space (EHDS), which will allow citizens to access their health data in any EU member state.
MedTech Europe CEO Serge Bernasconi, said: “To be successful, the proposed EHDS legislation needs to address the barriers to data sharing, advance investment in infrastructure, and foster the adoption of international interoperability standards. But first and foremost, it needs to lay the foundation for the building of trust in health data sharing amongst EU citizens.”
The proposal put forward by the European Commission will now be discussed by the Council and the European Parliament.
NHSE tech director Harjeet Dhalival to join Palantir
Former NHS England deputy director of data services Harjeet Dhalival is reported to be joining US software firm Palantir.
The news comes shortly after it was revealed that NHS’s former head of artificial intelligence (AI) Indra Joshi was joining the company, raising concerns about conflicts of interest. Palantir is competing for the £240 million NHS federated data platform (FDP) contract.
A Palantir spokesperson, said: “Palantir hires the best and brightest people from public and private sector organisations around the world. We are delighted that Harjeet is joining Palantir’s UK team, which we are aiming to grow by 250 this year.”
Study finds AI algorithm detects interval breast cancers
A study, published in the European Journal of Radiology, found that AI can correctly detect interval breast cancers in prior screening mammograms, including in some cases with no discernible suspicious signs.
The AI, developed by Berlin-based deep tech firm Vara, assessed 2,396 screening mammograms from women at the Mammography Reference Centre North in Germany, who were later diagnosed with an interval cancer.
In the cohort, 374 of the interval cancers were considered ‘false negative’ and 468 ‘minimal signs’. When the algorithm was set at an operating level of 99% specificity, it could detect and localise 27,5% (103) of the ‘false negative’ and 12,2% (57) of ‘minimal sign’ cancers.
Diaverum launches holiday dialysis booking platform
Renal care service provider Diaverum has launched a booking engine for holiday dialysis.
The d.HOLIDAY booking platform allows users to apply search filters, select payment options in advance and have real-time visibility of treatment availability across Diaverum’s global network of clinics.
Michaela Blomstrand, director of patient experience and community affairs, Diaverum, said “Travel has already for some time evolved into a digital-led industry, and will continue to lean on digital innovation as it seeks to find agile ways of recouping its losses from the pandemic. Our strategy for d.HOLIDAY and our booking platform has been developed in line with this prediction”.
Dr. Samir Said at Philips Middle East, Turkey and Africa, discusses how unique data-driven practices and AI-enabled tools can be embedded in care delivery to help future-proof health systems and improve care delivery.
An algorithm that can help predict atrial fibrillation can also assist in identifying patients with a bigger chance of cognitive decline.