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Senator wants Google to answer for accuracy, ethics of generative AI tool

Healthcare It News

How has Google evaluated Med-PaLM 2 for this risk and what steps has Google taken to mitigate inadvertent privacy leaks of sensitive health information? What documentation did Google provide hospitals, such as Mayo Clinic, about Med-PaLM 2? Does Med-PaLM 2's training corpus include protected health information?

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ONC launches SDOH interoperability pilot

Healthcare It News

"The ability to use and build from established standards in real-time and as part of screening practices that help identify specific needs related to insecurity is an important step in enabling more coordinated care and timely assistance or interventions needed to improve health outcomes," according to Argentieri, Meklir and Henry.

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Patient engagement tech evolving as consumerization transforms healthcare

Healthcare It News

As digital health and telemedicine technologies continue to explode, patients increasingly are being drawn into their care in ways unlike ever before. And hospitals and health systems know they must find ways to engage their patients to keep them healthy and satisfied.

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Hippocratic AI Raises $53 Million Series A at a $500 Million Valuation

Healthcare IT Today

Phase two testing required testing to be completed by 1000+ licensed US nurses, and 100+ US licensed physicians talking to the AI while acting as a patient. Phase three testing, which begins now, requires the testing to be completed by 5,000 licensed nurses, 500 licensed physicians, and the company’s health system partners.

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Chatbots and related automation can ease staffing shortages, triage patients

Healthcare It News

For example, many hospitals and health systems use automation to ease the burden of staffing shortages and effectively manage and triage patients at scale. It asks questions about their health status and care progression and can also capture biometric readings from devices.

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Talkiatry Expands Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care to 31 States

HIT Consultant

Expanding Psychiatry Footprint Timely intervention, when mental health conditions are less acute, is critical for decreasing more severe downstream health outcomes. Illese Perlumutter, Talkiatry child & adolescent practice intends to expand nationally, and address chronic rural care gaps.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Ohio

MedTrainer

With a wide range of departments, including the Office of Compliance, ODH focuses on promoting public health, preventing diseases, and ensuring access to quality healthcare services through monitoring and enforcement of regulations and policies. The license is valid for three years unless revoked.