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Global AI in the Healthcare Market to Reach $22,790 Million by 2023

Global AI in the Healthcare Market to Reach $22,790 Million by 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the quality of healthcare in several ways. AI technology is widely applicable in medication management, treatment plans, and drug discovery, while EHR-integrated medical transcription services can assist physicians with related documentation support. According to the latest report from Allied Market

Smart Technologies and Online Digital Data Promote Faster and Better Flu Tracking

Smart Technologies and Online Digital Data Promote Faster and Better Flu Tracking

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks the spread of flu and illness with flu symptoms across the nation. Data is made available every Monday morning about the spread of the illness as well as hospitalizations in each state during flu season, from

Computerized Reminders can Improve Flu Vaccination Rates, says Study

Flu Vaccination Rates

Flu levels remain elevated in the United States even during week 7 (February 11-17, 2018), according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC). National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) mortality surveillance data available on February 22, 2018 indicate that 9.5% of the deaths that

Diagnostic EHR Data Sharing Could Improve Patient Outcomes, Finds Study

EHR Data Sharing

Sharing electronic health records (EHRs) is an ideal way to quickly share diagnostic data among hospitals and providers. A recent study published in the American Journal of Managed Care has found that the trend of hospitals sharing EHR data with providers within their health system

CMS Prohibits Texting of Physician Orders on Patient Care

CMS Prohibits Texting of Physician Orders on Patient Care

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CMS) in conjunction with the Joint Commission issued a memo on December 28, 2017 clarifying its position on texting patient orders. CMS has reiterated that texting of patient orders is prohibited regardless of the platform. This “no texting

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