New National Report on Healthcare AI
On December 3rd the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) released a report on artificial intelligence (AI) tools’ potential applications in clinical and administrative health settings. This somewhat unusual collaboration addresses some of the many paths forward for the use of AI in health and healthcare. One key thing that caught our attention was […]
Stakeholder Viewpoints on the Status of Health Data
The following is cross-posted from Academy Health. Are we making progress with the transparency of health care and use of data? The 10th Anniversary Health Datapalooza prompted reflection among stakeholders on how the use of data in healthcare has evolved and revolutionized the industry in a relatively short period. A decade ago, EHRs were somewhat new to […]
The Leading Edge of Disruptive Innovations in Health Care Data, Communications, and Information Technologies: Internet of Medical Things
This issue brief explores the topic of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the basis for its current surge in applications across the health care sector. Here, we explore IoT, specifically for medical applications, from a historical perspective, terms and definitions, the major science and technology components, and, relevant to the Global Digital Health Partnership […]
International Community Building to Advance Digital Health: The Global Digital Health Partnership
Given the vast diversity of health care system models around the world, have you ever wondered how information technology and health care services can be created to support global needs? A new intergovernmental group has been formed to help lower barriers for international uses of data and hasten innovation in health care. This past week, […]
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence and the Health Care Quants
The following is cross-posted from ACADEMYHEALTH ’s blog. Recently, the potential for artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive creative business solutions and consumer applications in healthcare has captured the imagination of researchers, policymakers, health care providers, entrepreneurs, and patients. What does this interest mean for our ability to understand and improve health and health care delivery, […]
