Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a crucial component of healthcare to help augment physicians and make them more efficient. In medical imaging, it is helping radiologists more efficiently manage PACS worklists, enable structured reporting, auto detect injuries and diseases, and to pull in relevant prior exams and patient data. In cardiology, AI is helping automate tasks and measurements on imaging and in reporting systems, guides novice echo users to improve imaging and accuracy, and can risk stratify patients. AI includes deep learning algorithms, machine learning, computer-aided detection (CAD) systems, and convolutional neural networks. 

IASIS Healthcare Selects Cerner for Integrated Clinical and Financial Health Records

IASIS Healthcare LLC ("IASIS") announced today that it has selected Cerner, a global leader in health care technology, to implement an integrated electronic health record (EHR) and revenue cycle system across its health care provider operations, which serve over 1.1 million patients annually.

Truman Medical Centers Announces Expanded Strategic Relationship With Cerner

Truman Medical Centers (TMC) and Cerner, a global leader in health care technology, have formed a strategic relationship dedicated to the transformation of health care in Kansas City and across the world.

Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Launches HIT Adoption Initiative

October marks the beginning of the Home Care Alliance (HCA) of Massachusetts’ Health Information Technology (HIT) adoption project. With funding support from MeHI, the Massachusetts eHealth Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, The Alliance has partnered with the Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative (MAeHC) to assist home health agencies across the state meet the increasing demands for electronic data exchange.

Pulse Systems, Inc., Strengthens Its Cloud Practice Management and EHR Position in the U.S.

Pulse Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Cegedim (EURONEXT:CGM) and an industry-leading provider of Electronic Health Record (EHR), Practice Management, e-prescribing, Billing and Collections, and other Revenue Cycle Management solutions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of the U.S.-based practice management business of Nightingale Informatix Corporation.

Rush-Copley Medical Center Selects Merge Healthcare to Further Enhance Patient Care

Merge Healthcare Incorporated (NASDAQ:MRGE), a leading provider of clinical systems and innovations that seek to transform healthcare, entered into an agreement with Rush-Copley Medical Center to provide Merge PACS™, iConnect® Access and iConnect® Enterprise Archive. 

EHNAC Partners with the Healthcare Administrative Technology Association (HATA)

The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body, and the Healthcare Administrative Technology Association (HATA) announce today a partnership to further efforts of ensuring a common level of functionality and data security for practice management systems.

CVS Health Partners with MassChallenge and Rock Health

CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it was partnering with top startup accelerator MassChallenge and digital health venture fund Rock Health to drive faster innovation and expand areas of focus for connected health solutions.

New York State Practice Transformation Network Receives Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative Award

The New York State Practice Transformation Network (NYSPTN) is one of 39 healthcare collaborative networks selected to participate in the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative, announced today by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell.

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