Health data governance
Health data governance involves policies, standards and practices for managing and protecting health-related information. It ensures data quality, privacy and security while facilitating effective data sharing and use. This framework supports ethical and legal compliance, improves patient care, and advances medical research, maintaining trust in the healthcare system.
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12 Aug 2024
4 high-value use cases for synthetic data in healthcare
Synthetic data generation and use can bolster clinical research, application development and data privacy protection efforts in the healthcare sector. Continue Reading
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06 May 2024
Federation of State Medical Boards publishes AI governance best practices
New FSMB guidelines outline how providers can meet their professional and ethical duties when utilizing artificial intelligence in clinical settings. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2024
Health Systems Prioritize Artificial Intelligence Governance, Oversight
New Center for Connected Medicine report highlights that oversight of artificial intelligence tools is of growing interest to healthcare executives. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2024
Researchers Call for Outcome-Centric Approach to Health AI Regulation
University of California San Diego researchers argue that healthcare AI regulations should require developers to demonstrate how these tools impact patient outcomes. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2024
Data Augmentation May Improve LLM Generalization on Clinical Notes
Using large language models in a healthcare domain-informed manner could address dataset shifts and enhance generalizability in AI-driven medical note analysis. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2024
WHO Releases Governance Guidelines for Generative Artificial Intelligence
New guidance from the World Health Organization outlines how stakeholders can ensure the appropriate use of large multi-modal AI models in healthcare. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2024
Exploring the National Academy of Medicine’s AI Code of Conduct
How does the National Academy of Medicine’s Artificial Intelligence Code of Conduct fit into the growing patchwork of healthcare AI governance efforts? Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2023
How Will Biden's Executive Order on Trustworthy AI Impact Healthcare?
Legal experts detail how Biden’s executive order on safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence will impact AI regulation in healthcare. Continue Reading
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01 Dec 2023
New Healthcare AI Framework Incorporates Medical Knowledge, Values
A newly published artificial intelligence framework advocates for a “sociotechnical” approach to advance the technology’s integration into healthcare. Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2023
AMA Establishes New Principles for AI Development, Deployment and Use
The American Medical Association has issued seven principles to support the development of equitable and responsible healthcare AI. Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2023
Vanderbilt, Duke Awarded $1.25M to Improve Health Systems’ AI Oversight
A new project is set to outline the essential capabilities that health systems need to effectively select, deploy, and monitor artificial intelligence tools. Continue Reading
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30 Oct 2023
Biden Issues Executive Order to Ensure Safe, Secure AI Development
President Biden has signed an executive order aimed at balancing the risks and promises of artificial intelligence across US industries, including healthcare. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2023
American Heart Association Releases Guidance for Patient Data Sharing
New American Heart Association policy guidance emphasizes that patient data use in medical research must balance both individual privacy and research benefits. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2023
Senator Calls on Google to Ensure Ethical Deployment of Health AI
In a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, US Sen. Mark R. Warner raises concerns about transparency, patient privacy, and ethical guardrails related to Med-PaLM 2. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2023
Discrepancies in Marketing, Clearance of AI-Enabled Medical Devices Found
Researchers have identified discrepancies between the 510(k) clearance and corresponding marketing materials of 12.6 percent of the FDA’s AI- or ML-enabled devices. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2023
Stanford Launches Responsible Health Artificial Intelligence Initiative
RAISE-Health, Stanford’s new health AI initiative, will focus on responsible innovation, safety, and ethical considerations in the growing field. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2023
AMA Seeks More Oversight of Prior Authorization Artificial Intelligence
The AMA has adopted a policy calling for health insurers who use AI for prior authorization to implement a fairer, more thorough process to ensure timely patient care. Continue Reading
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19 May 2023
Artificial Intelligence May Be ‘Threat’ to Human Health, Experts Warn
Public health experts have echoed calls to halt AI research, warning that some types of the technology pose an “existential threat to humanity.” Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2023
Coalition for Health AI Releases Blueprint for Trustworthy AI in Healthcare
CHAI’s blueprint for trustworthy artificial intelligence implementation in healthcare focuses on the care impact, equity, and ethics of these tools. Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2023
FDA Releases AI/ML-Enabled Medical Device Modification Guidance
The FDA released new guidance proposing a science-based approach for AI/ML-enabled medical devices to be modified and improved more quickly. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2023
ChatGPT Provides Accurate Information on Cancer Myths, Misconceptions
ChatGPT provides accurate information when asked about cancer myths and misconceptions, but patients could misinterpret these answers. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2023
More Legal Clarification Needed For Clinical Algorithm Development, Use
Researchers argue that without further legal clarity, recent directives from the HHS and FDA around the use and development of clinical algorithms may worsen patient outcomes. Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2023
More Guidance Needed to Curb Discrimination by Clinical Algorithm Use
Researchers argue that the Department of Health and Human Services’ efforts to address discrimination do not provide enough guidance for algorithm users. Continue Reading
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28 Dec 2022
How Does the White House AI Bill of Rights Apply to Healthcare?
Experts from Mayo Clinic Platform and DLA Piper weigh in on how the White House’s Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights may impact healthcare and health AI regulation. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2022
Coalition for Health AI Unveils Draft Blueprint for Ethical AI Implementation
In a new draft report, the Coalition for Health AI makes recommendations for guidance, guardrails, best practices, and governance to help ensure ethical healthcare AI implementation. Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2022
Researchers Suggest Changes to FDA Oversight of AI Breast Cancer Screening
New commentary highlights questions around the accuracy, appropriate use, and clinical utility of AI for breast cancer screening and suggests ways to improve current regulatory approaches. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2022
Coalition Shares Progress, Plans to Issue Responsible Health AI Guidelines
The Coalition for Health AI published papers defining core principles of responsible artificial intelligence testing, usability, and safety as part of its work on mitigating bias and promoting equity. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2022
White House Unveils Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
The White House has unveiled a 'blueprint' for an AI Bill of Rights, which outlines five protections Americans should have in the face of the rising use of these technologies. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2022
FDA Releases Guidance on AI-Driven Clinical Decision Support Tools
The FDA has released new guidance recommending that some artificial intelligence-powered clinical decision support tools, like sepsis prediction devices, should be regulated as medical devices. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2022
ONC Expands Health Equity Data Initiative to Standardize Patient Addresses
ONC has announced upcoming improvements and expansions to its Project US@ initiative, which is focused on advancing health equity through patient address standardization. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2022
HHS Awards $90M to Health Centers to Boost Health Equity Via Data Modernization
HHS awarded nearly $90M in American Rescue Plan funding to community health centers nationwide to enhance care in underserved communities through improved data strategy. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2022
Experts Propose Quality Measures for Veterans at High Risk for Adverse Outcomes
An expert panel assessment identified clinical activities that can be developed into quality measures to improve care for patients at risk of adverse outcomes in the Veterans Health Administration. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2022
Medicare Data Inaccuracies Hinder Health Disparity Assessment
A new HHS report has found that inaccuracies in Medicare’s race and ethnicity data limits the agency’s ability to assess health disparities. Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2022
SNOMED Strikes Partnership to Support Healthcare Research Opportunities
SNOMED and the Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics collaborative have finalized a five-year partnership designed to support clinical and informatics research. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2022
Maryland Implements New eCQM Data Reporting Initiative
Maryland’s new initiative will require hospitals to submit clinical quality performance data every quarter rather than just annually as part of the CMS Inpatient Quality Reporting program. Continue Reading
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31 May 2022
Researchers Call for ‘Distributed Approach’ to Clinical AI Regulation
Public health researchers argue that the centralized regulation of artificial intelligence at the national level is not sufficient for safety, efficacy, and equity. Continue Reading
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26 May 2022
Data Sharing Knowledge Gaps Widespread Among Patients
A new survey has identified significant knowledge gaps among patients about the types of healthcare data collected and how they are shared, used, and protected. Continue Reading
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25 May 2022
Stakeholders Urge White House's AI Office to Include Healthcare
Stakeholders from the healthcare and technology sectors are urging the White House’s National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office to add healthcare to its efforts. Continue Reading
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18 May 2022
AI Can Detect Race When Clinicians Cannot, Increasing Risk of Bias
New research shows that artificial intelligence can accurately predict race using various medical images, but clinicians cannot do the same, indicating significant risks for AI use in healthcare. Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2022
Assessing AI, Data Use Key Priorities of Stanford's First Data Chief
Dr. Nigam Shah, Stanford Health Care's inaugural data chief, discussed in an interview the importance of data access and governance, AI use in healthcare and his top three priorities in his new role. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2022
What Providers Can Do to Minimize AI-Based Image Reconstruction Risks
Distortion risks associated with AI-based image reconstruction can lead to inaccurate diagnoses, and though the overall risk is low, providers need to be aware of the issue to ensure patient safety. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2022
Why UCI Researchers Created a Framework for Analyzing Wearables Data
The framework provides researchers using wearables data in clinical studies with minimum reporting thresholds to ensure data standardization and validity. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2022
Responsible AI Deployment in Healthcare Requires Collaboration
Leaders from Duke, Mayo Clinic, and DLA Piper discuss the need for cross-functional collaboration and industry standards to enable responsible AI deployment in healthcare. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2022
WHO: It’s Time to Eliminate Ageism in Artificial Intelligence
AI-driven healthcare resources for older people are often rife with ageism, but there are several ways to combat this, including involving seniors in the design of technology, a new report shows. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2022
Audits, Diversifying Data Can Help Payers Address Machine Learning Biases
While bias can develop in machine-learning practices, experts explain how health insurers can address potential inequalities by using diverse data and regularly auditing algorithms. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2022
How Machine Learning Can Guide COVID-19 Decision-Making
Developed by Regenstrief Institute investigators, a new machine-learning algorithm can help stakeholders make decisions on resources and policy regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2022
Viewpoint: Pandemic Promise of Machine Learning Falls Short
Northwestern University researchers examined machine learning practices and uses during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that techniques need to be reevaluated. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2022
Industry Leaders Announce Artificial Intelligence Coalition
In a collaborative effort, US healthcare and life science leaders are forming an AI coalition to advance innovation. Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2021
NCQA Completes First Data Aggregator Validation Cohort
Through the Data Aggregator Validation program, researchers are working to improve data sharing, enhancing patient outcomes and value-based contracts. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2021
Education Partnership To Improve Artificial Intelligence Practices
Partnering with Carnegie Mellon University, Moderna will launch an AI Academy to educate employees on best practices. Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2021
Adopting AI to Improve Patient Outcomes, Cost Savings, Health Equality
A recent survey of senior healthcare executives indicates organizations support adopting artificial intelligence practices. Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2021
Limiting Bias in Artificial Intelligence Tools, Personalized Medicine
Researchers are developing data collection methods to decrease bias in artificial intelligence tools and precision medicine. Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2021
Missed Signs of Kidney Disease Impacting Chronic Disease Prevention
Researchers are looking for methods to better identify early signs of kidney disease in cerebral palsy patients, promoting chronic disease prevention. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2021
Machine Learning, Whole Genome Sequencing Detect Disease Outbreaks
To prevent healthcare-quired infections, researchers are using machine learning and whole-genome sequencing to better identify potential infectious disease outbreaks. Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2021
Using Machine Learning To Make Better Medical Decisions
Researchers are studying how machine learning systems make decisions and how they can choose the wrong one. Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2021
Identifying Chronic Disease Risks Through Genetic Research
Results from the Mass General Brigham Biobank identified individuals genetically at risk for certain chronic diseases. Continue Reading
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03 Nov 2021
Health IT Vendors To Improve Risk Adjustment Capabilities
A KLAS Research report finds that health IT vendors must continue improving their risk adjustment capabilities to avoid poor outcomes. Continue Reading
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02 Nov 2021
NIA Grant Launches New AI, Aging, Alzheimer’s Research Center
The new center at UMass Amherst will allow researchers to study the use of AI in improving Alzheimer’s at-home care. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2021
NIH Study Links Rare Disease to Higher Healthcare Costs
An NIH study shows that those with rare diseases have three to five times higher healthcare costs than those without a rare disease. Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2021
UCSF Center Receives Grant To Study Health Disparities, Chronic Disease
As part of their initiative, NIMHD awarded the UCSF center a $22.5-million grant to research health disparities and chronic disease. Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2021
Managing Chronic Illnesses During COVID-19, Vaccine Impact
Research indicates patients managing chronic illnesses such as cancer should receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2021
Removing Race from Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnoses
The National Kidney Foundation and the American Society of Nephrology Task Force release guidance on diagnosing chronic kidney disease that does not include race as a factor. Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2021
Cerner, Epic Saw Deepest Healthcare Data Analytics Adoption in 2021
A new KLAS report identifies deep adoption of healthcare data analytics capabilities across major vendors in 2021. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2021
Improving Care Quality with New Data Aggregator Validation Program
NCQA has created a new Data Aggregator Validation program to ensure the validity of clinical data and improve care quality. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2021
WHO Report Targets AI in Health, Cautions Against Health Disparities
The report released by WHO explains the uses of AI in health and six principles to prevent health disparities. Continue Reading
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05 May 2021
Predictive Analytics Model Underperforms in Black Populations
A predictive analytics model does not accurately identify black patients at high risk of lung cancer. Continue Reading
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16 Apr 2021
Genomic Data – Not Race – May Enhance Chronic Disease Management
Providers could use genomic data to better understand chronic disease management in different patient populations. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2021
NIH to Leverage Data Management for Opioid Crisis Research
UNC and RTI International will provide data management and stewardship expertise to enhance NIH-funded opioid crisis research. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2021
FDA Evaluations of Medical AI Devices Show Limitations
Researchers reviewed approved medical AI devices and found that FDA evaluations are often retrospective and are not typically conducted in multiple clinical sites. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2021
Race, Socioeconomic Factors Contribute to Heart Failure Outcomes
Black men with lower income levels may experience worse heart failure outcomes than their white counterparts. Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2021
Genomic Data Reveals COVID-19 Variants Contribute to Surges
Combining epidemiology with genomic data could help public health officials predict the course of future pandemics. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2021
Chronic Disease Death Rates Continue to Reflect Racial Disparities
Despite efforts to reduce racial disparities, chronic disease death rates continue to be higher in black populations. Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2021
Ensuring Health Data Collection Protects Patient Privacy, Equity
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased health data collection efforts, resulting in the need for a new regulatory framework that supports patient privacy and equity. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2021
Real-World Data Shows Benefit of Vaccinating Healthcare Workers
Real-world data at UT Southwestern showed that vaccinating healthcare workers led to a significant reduction of COVID-19 cases among employees. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2021
COVID-19 Mobility Data Can Exclude Older and Non-White People
Mobility data captured during COVID-19 is less likely to include older and non-white voters, potentially exacerbating disparities in underserved groups. Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2021
Collecting Big Data to Eliminate Rural Health Disparities
As part of a six-year study, researchers will collect big data to better understand rural health disparities. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2021
Using Genomic Data to Boost Population Health During COVID-19
Genomic data could benefit population health efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the US has to overcome several barriers before it can fully leverage this information. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2021
Real-Time Data Dashboard Tracks Quantity of Vaccines Administered
The real-time data dashboard tracks and updates the number of COVID-19 vaccines administered at the region, state, and country levels. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2021
Clinical Decision Support Tool Accelerates COVID-19 Evaluations
A clinical decision support tool integrated into the EHR can help clinicians evaluate patients with COVID-19 symptoms. Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2021
Sharing Medical Imaging Data to Enhance Care Quality, Efficiency
Carequality and the Radiological Society of North America have started an initiative to share medical imaging data and improve care quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2021
Why Interoperability is Key to Social Determinants of Health Efforts
At the Alliance for Better Health, an interoperable digital platform is connecting providers and community leaders to effectively address individuals’ social determinants of health. Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2021
COVID-19 Claims Enhance Real-Time Data at the County Level
Researchers are adding COVID-19 claims to a real-time data stream in order to better track the spread of the virus. Continue Reading
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28 Dec 2020
Similar Factors Contribute to Racial Disparities in Cancer, COVID-19
Access to care, health insurance, and income level are a few of the factors that contribute to racial disparities in both cancer and COVID-19 outcomes. Continue Reading
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18 Dec 2020
Filling Gaps in Race, Ethnicity Data Critical for Health Equity
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for leaders to fill gaps in race and ethnicity data in order to enhance health equity. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2020
National Quality Standards Will Improve Social Determinants of Health
Nationwide quality standards for social determinants of health are the first steps towards comprehensively addressing these factors, said the National Quality Forum president in the latest episode of Healthcare Strategies. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2020
AI Shows COVID-19 Vaccines May Be Less Effective in Racial Minorities
Using artificial intelligence tools, researchers found that a form of vaccine similar to new COVID-19 vaccines is more likely to be ineffective in minority populations. Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2020
3 Big Data Governance Strategies to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
Privacy safeguards and transparency are among the big data governance approaches leaders can use to reduce the impact of the opioid epidemic. Continue Reading
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01 Dec 2020
Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Requires Data Access, Standards
To ensure the successful use of healthcare artificial intelligence, leaders will need to expand data access and develop industry standards. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2020
Supporting Secure Data Sharing, Patient Privacy During COVID-19
Regenstrief Institute is partnering with NIH and other organizations to promote secure data sharing and enhance research related to COVID-19. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2020
Predictive Analytics Identifies Infants at Risk of Drug Withdrawal
Predictive analytics models were able to determine which infant patients would go on to develop a drug withdrawal syndrome after exposure to opioids during pregnancy. Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2020
COVID-19 Data Visualizations Shared on Twitter May Lack Reliability
Several common issues often arise when Twitter users develop and share COVID-19 data visualizations, including data mistrust and cognitive bias. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2020
Real-Time Data Shows Opioid Overdoses Increased During Pandemic
A real-time data tracking system revealed that suspected opioid overdoses have significantly increased across Michigan since March. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2020
Population Health Studies Examine Role of Genetics in COVID-19
Researchers are studying the role of genetics in COVID-19 outcomes to improve population health. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2020
Big Data Dashboard Could Optimize Cancer Clinical Decision Support
A digital big data dashboard could help clinicians optimize cancer clinical decision support and treatment planning. Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2020
County-Level Data Reveals Factors Related to COVID-19 Disparities
Diabetes, obesity, and household crowding lead to COVID-19 disparities among patient populations, according to recent analyses of county-level data. Continue Reading
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25 Aug 2020
Gaps in Early COVID-19 Data Contributed to Surge in US Cases
Limited testing and gaps in COVID-19 data during initial stages of the pandemic resulted in many cases going undetected. Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2020
Racial Disparities Persist in Heart Disease Deaths, Outcomes
Deaths related to heart disease are on the rise among black men and women, revealing significant racial disparities in heart disease management. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2020
Data Reveals Disparities in COVID-19 Hospitalization Rates
Racial and ethnic minority patients are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than white patients, revealing significant disparities. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2020
Johns Hopkins, IBM Offer Health Equity Metric to Reduce Disparities
The organizations will reduce care disparities by identifying health equity measures that could be included in future hospital and health system rankings. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2020
COVID-19 Data Reveals Pediatric Racial and Ethnic Disparities
After analyzing COVID-19 data, researchers found that infection rates among pediatric patients reflect the same racial and ethnic disparities seen in adult populations. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2020
Leveraging Synthetic Data for COVID-19 Research, Collaboration
Researchers at Washington University are using synthetic data to accelerate COVID-19 research and facilitate collaboration among healthcare institutions. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2020
New Guide Helps Policymakers Use COVID-19 Data to Make Decisions
The guide applies five criteria to seven types of COVID-19 data to support decision-making during the pandemic. Continue Reading