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This channel highlights factors that impact hospital and healthcare economics and revenue. This includes news on healthcare policies, reimbursement, marketing, business plans, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain, salaries, staffing, and the implementation of a cost-effective environment for patients and providers.

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IBM, University of Alberta develop AI capable of predicting schizophrenia

Researchers at IBM and the University of Alberta have developed artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms capable of predicting schizophrenia with 74 percent accuracy.

Competition for pediatric medical devices offers $50,000 in prizes

The National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI) has announced a competition to develop new technology for pediatric care. The competition will award up to six prizes of $50,000 for innovative medical devices.

Roxwood Medical Announces Agreement with Abbott for Distribution of Products in U.S.

Roxwood Medical Inc., a leading provider of advanced cardiovascular specialty catheters, today announced it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Abbott for distribution of Roxwood products in the United States.

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10 steps to improving patient care with technology

Technology has become integral to providing high quality care, yet many healthcare organizations struggle with utilizing their technology in the most effective way. A recent list created by SCI Solutions, providers of patient care management technology, featured 10 checkpoints of success to help organizations improve care.

The future of healthcare is the future of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) will play a central part in the future of healthcare technology, according to a recent report from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, a venture capital firm. With the digital revolution approaching, the survey team aimed to identify what healthcare AI will look like in the near future.

Hal Wolf announced as new CEO, president of HIMSS

Hal Wolf, previous director with the Chartis Group, has been announced as the new CEO at HIMSS. Wolf replaces Stephen Lieber who held the position for 17 years.

9 takeaways on clinical trials from the patient's view

In a recent survey conducted by Research!America and the Association of Clinical Research Organizations, researchers outline the views of the public in order to expand understanding of their views on health, research and technological utilization.

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Q&A: Wolters Kluwer Health's Saghbini on potential improvements in health IT

As Wolters Kluwer Health's newly appointed vice president and chief technology officer, Jean-Claude Saghbini, MS, promises to develop new technologies and system improvements. In an exclusive interview with Clinical Innovation & Technology, Saghbini talks about the future healthcare technology, areas of improvement and plans for Wolters Kluwer Health.

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