Entries by Sunnie Southern

Health leaders ramp up AI investments as confidence in the technology grows

Health leaders are starting to see the benefits of AI in healthcare. Admin process improvements are at the top of the investment priority list but based on a survey taken about AI, double the respondents have an AI strategy in place compared to the same time last year, an increase from about 30% to 62%. […]

AI (Artificial Intelligence): What’s The Next Frontier For Healthcare?

Perhaps one of the biggest opportunities for AI (Artificial Intelligence) is the healthcare industry. According to ReportLinker, spending on this category is forecasted to jump from $2.1 billion to $36.1 billion by 2025. This is a hefty 50.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomtaulli/2019/10/12/ai-artificial-intelligence–whats-the-next-frontier-for-healthcare/#55b0e5273353 View Resource: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomtaulli/2019/10/12/ai-artificial-intelligence–whats-the-next-frontier-for-healthcare/#55b0e5273353

Augmented vs Artificial Intelligence

Augmenting Human Productivity With Artificial Intelligence Given many of the challenges that we have today with obtaining high volumes of high-quality data to train advanced analytical models that drive artificial intelligence, we are really at the point of using artificial intelligence to augment human activity versus replacing it.   There is a term for this, […]

RESEARCH & COMMENTARY: NEBRASKA CONSIDERS LOOSENING RESTRICTIONS ON TELEMEDICINE

“Telemedicine services can have an especially positive effect on patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, and multiple sclerosis. Chronic conditions affect approximately 133 million Americans, according to Chiron Health. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was able to reduce “the number of bed days of care by 25% and […]

4 Ways to Drive Digital Transformation

  Description   The following article from Gartner describes the top 4 ways organizations can start their digital transformation efforts. You will also find an impact example of the role that AI can play. Did you know a virtual agent allows an emergency dispatcher to recognize a heart attack 23% more of the time? Virtual […]

Cloud computing-enabled healthcare opportunities, issues, andapplications: A systematic review

Authors: Omar Alia, Anup Shresthaa, Jeffrey Soara, Samuel, FossoWambab Abstract Cloud computing offers an innovative method of delivering IT services efficiently. Extant literature suggests that cloud technology can enhance the level of services in various industries, including healthcare services. As with any technological innovation, cloud computing should be rigorously evaluated before its widespread adoption. This […]

There’s Help Finding Reputable Treatment Resources- Podcast via Cover2Resources

Podcast Summary from Cover2Resources: Treatment for addiction and rehabilitation is currently a $35 billion dollar industry and continues to climb. There are many honest and reputable organizations out there, but some are unfortunately often seeking personal gain from individuals who are in crisis. They exploit those seeking treatment with addiction treatment scams and those suffering […]