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health5 months ago•1 min saved

Health Minister Tours Bristol GP Surgery Showcasing AI-Driven Notes

The UK health minister visited a Bristol GP surgery that uses AI to automate note-taking and letter drafting, improving efficiency and allowing GPs to spend more time with patients. The surgery handles nearly 14,000 patients and has integrated AI to support safety and data security, with the government planning to expand such technologies to meet increasing demand. The minister emphasized the importance of safe AI use in healthcare's future.

via BBC|

#ai #digital-technology #gp-surgery

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Allina Health to Close Four Clinics, Faces Losses on Nicollet Mall

Allina Health is closing four clinics in Minnesota, including one on Nicollet Mall, due to efficiency concerns and evolving patient preferences, impacting up to 150 workers, amid ongoing financial challenges and previous clinic closures by other health systems.

via Star Tribune|

#allina-health #clinic-closures #financial-challenges

healthcare-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Harnessing A.I. to Combat Doctor Burnout in Hospitals

Hospitals are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to combat doctor burnout and improve healthcare efficiency. Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Florida, is using the DAX app, powered by Microsoft's Nuance division, which transcribes doctors' and patients' comments to create clinical physician summaries for electronic health records. By automating administrative tasks, such as documenting visits and processing bills, AI could help hospitals cut costs by 5% to 11% in the next five years. However, concerns remain about the potential elimination of human involvement and the responsible use of AI in patient care.

via CNBC|

#ai #doctor-burnout #electronic-health-records

healthcare2 years ago•3 min saved

Celebrating 1 Year of Utah's Unique Carpal Tunnel Clinic and New Treatment Options

Elite Carpal Tunnel, a hand surgery clinic in Utah, is celebrating its first anniversary. The clinic offers efficient, high-quality carpal tunnel and other hand surgery care, with the convenience of office-based treatment. Patients can receive treatment on the day of their first consultation, and the clinic aims to eliminate the risks associated with sedation or general anesthesia. The clinic's efficient model could save millions of dollars annually, and in honor of their anniversary, they are offering free consultations until the end of May.

via KSL.com|

#carpal-tunnel-syndrome #elite-carpal-tunnel #hand-surgery