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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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.
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."
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Funding sources are drying up for life science startups in Washington State - thanks to some tough new legislation and a challenging venture capital environment.