by Jessica Casebolt | Mar 11, 2024 | Health IT, Tea Leaves
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a first-of-its-kind settlement with a data broker that the regulator alleged sold data that could be used to track visits to locations like medical clinics. The FTC alleged that Outlogic, formerly known as X-Mode Social,...
by Jessica Casebolt | Mar 11, 2024 | Health IT, Tea Leaves
The Mayo Clinic on Monday said it will partner with Silicon Valley startup Cerebras Systems to develop artificial intelligence (AI) models for the health care industry. The Mayo Clinic will use computing chips and systems from Cerebras to tap into decades of...
by Jessica Casebolt | Mar 11, 2024 | Health IT, Tea Leaves
Amazon plans to collaborate with digital health companies to connect customers with virtual care benefits for managing conditions like diabetes and hypertension. The online retail giant tapped virtual-first chronic care provider Omada Health as its first...
by Jessica Casebolt | Mar 11, 2024 | Health IT, Tea Leaves
Researchers found that ChatGPT incorrectly diagnosed over 8 in 10 selected pediatric case studies, raising questions about some bots’ suitability for helping doctors size up complex conditions. The chatbot misdiagnosed 72 of 100 cases selected and delivered too...
by Jessica Casebolt | Sep 11, 2023 | Health IT, Tea Leaves
The health care industry has suffered fewer but larger cybersecurity breaches in the first half of 2023, suggesting a shift in targets and tactics among attackers. According to a report from cybersecurity firm Critical Insight, the 308 health care data breaches...
by Jessica Casebolt | Sep 11, 2023 | Health IT, Tea Leaves
Cigna has launched a new tool allowing its members to use their smartphones to check for dental health issues, including gum disease and cavities. The insurer announced Thursday morning that the online service, which is backed by Dental.com, will be available for...
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