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World Economic Forum 2024: What were the key Healthcare Technology talking points?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: The World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos saw several crucial healthcare technology talking points, with a strong focus on harnessing innovation to address global health challenges and build a more resilient healthcare system. The importance of data privacy and security was also underscored.

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Patient Portals and 'Answer Engines' to emerge as a powerful duo in HealthTech 2024?

Lloyd Price

Here's how: Answer Engines: Improved Patient Education: Imagine patients getting clear, concise answers to their health questions through an AI-powered interface that understands natural language. Generative AI: Personalised Health Information: Generative AI can personalise health information delivery.

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HIMSS24: Showcasing Clinical Benefits from Digital Health

Xealth

The largest gathering of healthcare technology professionals worldwide, HIMSS24 descended on Orlando with decades of health tech innovation permeating through the halls filled with 35,000 passionate professionals. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) and patient activity data is presented inside the patient record.

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At #SPM2018, Ivan Handler (with @MightyCasey) Wants to Put the Care Back in Healthcare

Society for Participatory Medicine

In the segment of the SPM conference called “Data: I’ll Share Mine if you Share Yours,” you’ll find co-presenters who surely will spark conversation and debate. One of those presenters is Ivan Handler, principal of insightamation , and former CTO of the Illinois Governor’s Office of Health Information Technology.

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What are the implications of Babyl Rwanda's closure for the future of Digital Health in Rwanda?

Lloyd Price

The closure of Babyl could prompt the government to provide more support to the digital health sector. Overall, the closure of Babyl Rwanda is a setback for the future of digital health in the country. However, it also presents an opportunity for consolidation, innovation, and government support in the sector.

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ChatGPT Misses the Mark in Healthcare – What It Needs to Succeed

Healthcare IT Today

Additionally, GPT’s tendency to “hallucinate” when unable to answer a question based on prior training is particularly problematic in healthcare. An Rx for Generative AI to Succeed in Healthcare Generative AI and LLMs are still in their infancy and rapidly climbing the “hype cycle.”

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Self-sovereign identity (SSI) - the future of Health Data?

Lloyd Price

Improved data exchange: Patients can easily share their medical records with healthcare providers,researchers, or insurers by presenting verifiable credentials (proof of specific attributes) without revealing unnecessary information. Overall, SSI presents a transformative opportunity for the future of health data.