After Jared and Kristina Burns went through a harrowing experience with their child, they wrote a letter to Walla Walla, Washington-based Providence St. Mary Medical Center, requesting that the organization implement a telemedicine tool so pediatric patients could get better access to specialized care during emergencies.
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The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping patient care, across various dimensions, from facilitating faster discharge to curating treatment plans and suggesting lifestyle changes.
The company, Ayin Health Solutions, aims to equip payers, providers, employers and government entities with the expertise they need to cut costs, improve care and stay on top of population health efforts.
In the complaint, the tech giant says CHS allowed its divested entities to continue using Microsoft's software.
Ahead of Litesprite CEO Swatee Surve speaking at MedCity INVEST, a six-week study showed the use of the Bellevue, Washington-based company's game resulted in improvements in individuals' self-reported confidence in their coping skills, as well as the severity of their depression and anxiety.
"It hasn't necessarily proven its value in healthcare," Sara Vaezy, chief digital strategy officer at Providence St. Joseph Health, said of artificial intelligence. "There's an interesting potential future that could be realized, but it's just so early."
When it comes to managing inbound phone calls, underperformance has devastating cost implications.
Funding sources are drying up for life science startups in Washington State - thanks to some tough new legislation and a challenging venture capital environment.