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The Edge of Healthcare: Improving Patient Care through Connected Technologies

Healthcare IT Today

Smartphones, tablets, two-in-one notebooks, and other connected devices and sensors are now commonplace inside and outside hospitals and clinics, greatly expanding the potential for data-driven solutions that can improve patient care. How else are these Edge Devices and Data Changing the Landscape for the Healthcare Industry?

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3 Ways Consumers are Putting the Pressure on Health Plans

Healthcare IT Today

Consumers are looking for smarter ways to save on healthcare, forcing insurance providers to make marked changes to the way they conduct outreach and how they interact with their members. Inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and healthcare staffing shortages have reshaped the industry landscape.

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Large language models: what is driving the hype behind LLM's in healthcare?

Lloyd Price

Executive Summary: There are a number of factors driving the hype behind LLMs in healthcare. The healthcare industry is generating more data than ever before, which is making it possible to train LLMs that can be used to improve patient care. They can also be used to generate treatment plans and recommend medications.

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The Importance of Patient Engagement in Healthcare

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The importance of patient engagement in healthcare is multifaceted, including better patient outcomes, improved patient experience, and reduced readmission rates. By engaging with patients meaningfully, healthcare providers can help patients become more active participants in their care and make informed decisions about their health.

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Health informatics and why participatory healthcare is key to its future

Society for Participatory Medicine

In 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act was created to promote and expand the adoption of health information technology, specifically, the use of electronic health records (EHRs) by healthcare providers. Here are three of them. Health Informatics Trend #1: Interoperability.