Will the rise of the machines imperil radiologists?
Advocates of machine learning say radiology is undergoing a major transformation, but some are careful in not wanting to upset the apple cart too much.
Advocates of machine learning say radiology is undergoing a major transformation, but some are careful in not wanting to upset the apple cart too much.
The South Florida group is applying Watson-powered "cognitive peer review" to medical imaging in an effort to diagnose aortic stenosis earlier.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
A new IBM Watson Health and Quest Diagnostics partnership aims to expand access to tumor sequencing and analysis throughout the United States.
Partnerships between insurers, health systems and medtech companies as well as insight gleaned from Big Data are going to key to the success of value-based care in the medical devices industry.
Sunday evening, "60 Minutes" devoted half its show to artificial intelligence. About 12 minutes of that discussed healthcare, particularly cancer care, and Watson took center stage in a glowing segment.
IBM Watson Health is meant to bring in best practices from an institution and cross-reference those with the vast body of medical knowledge out in the world.
Among the highlights of Wednesday's Cancer Moonshot Summit was news that IBM Watson Health will team with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to bring precision medicine to 10,000 veterans with cancer over the next two years.
The IBM Watson Health medical imaging collaborative seeks to make "cognitive imaging" a routine part of medical practice in oncology, neurology, diabetes care, eye care, cardiovascular disease and other image-heavy specialties.
IBM Watson Health and the ADA also will be running a challenge to spur the development of apps to support people living with or at risk for diabetes.
Dr. Anil Jain, vice president and CMO of Watson Health, spoke at length to MedCity News last week, and we have it here as a 25-minute podcast.
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
Join MedCity News' Chris Seper, Stephanie Baum and Neil Versel Friday at 1 p.m. Eastern as we discuss IBM Watson Health's big deal. We'll also preview HIMSS16 and take a look back at the week that was in the business of healthcare innovation.
This deal comes a month and a half after Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong's NantHealth gained a foothold on the claims side by acquiring NaviNet. In many ways, that is what IBM is doing now with Watson Health.
The statement from UnderAmour also noted that the two companies would allocate employees, technology and resources to advance development of the Cognitive Coaching System, and will collaborate to define and evolve the consumer experience.
The patient-facing early warning tool will be part of Medtronic's CareLink platform.
Like many new entrants to this vast industry, IBM Watson Health is still trying to figure things out, but the nascent division of Big Blue does have a decided advantage over the average startup.