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Automation has been making human workers superfluous for centuries, but until recently, workers whose jobs required high-level cognitive skills have been able to rest easy, confident no machine could possibly replace them when it came to making nuanced decisions based on the evaluation of complicated, sometimes contradictory data. By Khal Rai, Senior Vice President, Product Development & Operations, SRS Health

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  • Technology To Track The Spread Of COVID-19
    8/11/2020

    Practically the entire world is focused on stopping the spread of COVID-19. Many methods have come to mind for doing so. One is contact tracing. Though a bit controversial, there are technologies that can be used for this application. One such promising technology is to use a graph database. And it has already been proven in a real case.

  • 3 Keys To Harnessing The Data Deluge With AI
    5/1/2017

    Remember when healthcare was hungry for data? Squeezed by pressure to reduce costs, improve outcomes, and demonstrate value, healthcare leaders demanded access to real-world data. By Destry Sulkes, MD/Chief Data Officer, WPP Health & Wellness

  • The AI Advantage: How To Improve Palliative Care In A Value-Based World
    8/6/2019

    Battling with chronic life-limiting illness results in extreme pain, discomfort, and physical as well as mental stress. Even when there is no permanent cure available to treat the disease, palliative care can bring some respite to the patients. It can make a significant difference in enhancing end-of-life care quality by alleviating pain and managing uncomfortable symptoms.

  • Bridging Clinical And Financial Gaps With Better IT
    2/13/2019

    In many hospitals, there are inadvertent disconnects between the clinical and revenue integrity operations. These two groups are separated by the software they use, the language they speak, and their operational goals within the organization that contribute to the overall mission. The disconnect can be physical, as these groups usually occupy separate work areas or may even work remotely or in separate facilities.

  • Picking The Right Data Tools Is Key To Success In Value-Based Care
    12/5/2016

    Value-based healthcare is patient-centric, meaning how patients feel about their own conditions — including quality of life and care satisfaction — should be integral parts of their healthcare data set. By Andrew Clement is the director of operations at OBERD

  • The Future Of Healthcare? Voice.
    3/7/2019

    Imagine that you’re enjoying a leisurely evening at home, unwinding from a long and stressful day at work. Suddenly the evening takes an unexpected turn. As you’re slicing up some veggies for dinner, the knife slips off a carrot and slices into your finger instead. It’s a serious cut, and you’re not sure how best to treat it. That’s not a problem, though. You can just ask Alexa.

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