Dave Pearson

2 weeks ago | radiologybusiness.com | Dave Pearson

AI shines in radiology when tasked with interpreting images of patients whose odds of illness are either very high or very low. Used for such cases, the technology could help mitigate the worldwide shortage of radiologists, according to a new review of the literature. However, ethical, regulatory and legal issues will probably continue to challenge radiology operations seeking to deploy AI for workload relief.

1 month ago | aiin.healthcare | Dave Pearson

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days. Apple’s AI Doctor had better be one good virtual physician. After all, the expectations company has been setting lofty expectations for its forthcoming “biggest push into health yet.” The quote is from a Bloomberg headline. The story, by Apple watcher Mark Gurman, reminds tech newshounds that Apple CEO Tim Cook has pledged to make health the company’s signature contribution to society.

1 month ago | aiin.healthcare | Dave Pearson

Among the myriad processes to which AI could be meaningfully applied in healthcare, perhaps few are more easily overlooked than discharging patients from the hospital. The apparent oversight is due for correction, as the technology holds potential to transform patient discharge planning, the authors of a new report point out. How might AI make a difference?

1 month ago | aiin.healthcare | Dave Pearson

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days. Investors are betting on generative AI to solve costly provider workflow inefficiencies. So are provider executives. The American Hospital Association has taken note, citing a recent analysis by market intelligencer CB Insights. The scrutiny shows healthcare leaders increasingly looking to AI for help with staffing shortages, rising costs and administrative burdens.

1 month ago | aiin.healthcare | Dave Pearson

Wearable health gadgets equipped with AI present myriad opportunities and challenges to healthcare consumers and the healthcare professionals who diagnose, treat and track them. As noted by researchers in a paper published March 22 in NPJ Digital Medicine, “wearable AI” takes traditional wearable health devices to a whole next level.