Advocate Health is implementing an ambitious artificial intelligence strategy to streamline clinical documentation, evaluating 225 solutions to enhance healthcare efficiency without displacing clinicians. Central to this initiative is Microsoft's DAX Copilot, which assists nearly 7,000 clinicians in drafting clinical notes, aiming to expand to 12,000 by year-end. This approach not only reduces documentation time by up to 65%, alleviating administrative burdens and decreasing reliance on scribes, but also enhances diagnostic capabilities in imaging through tools like Aidoc and Rad AI. Advocate Health's efforts could set new standards in patient care and address workforce challenges in specialty areas, said Andy Crowder, SVP and Chief Digital Officer at Advocate Health.

Advocate Health Revolutionizes Clinical Workflow with AI-Powered Documentation Tools Becker's Hospital Review

AI search engine Perplexity is facing accusations of violating web norms by using stealth tactics to bypass restrictions set by websites through robots.txt files and firewalls. Cloudflare's investigation revealed that when Perplexity was blocked, it deployed a stealth bot employing various methods, including rotating IP addresses, to continue scraping content from tens of thousands of domains. This behavior raises significant concerns regarding adherence to the Robots Exclusion Protocol, which is designed to protect website owners' rights and data integrity. For healthcare technology professionals, this situation underscores the importance of robust data governance and the potential vulnerabilities associated with automated content scraping.

AI Search Engine Perplexity Accused of Evading Internet Privacy Norms Ars Technica

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has revised its Guidelines for Safe Electronic Communication of Medication Information to address ongoing challenges in health information technology. These updated guidelines focus on standardizing the presentation of medication information across electronic platforms to enhance patient safety, highlighting the importance of clear medication orders and the safe presentation of drug names. Key recommendations include the use of both generic and brand names, tall man lettering for look-alike medications, and the avoidance of confusing abbreviations. This updated guidance is crucial as healthcare professionals increasingly rely on digital systems for prescribing and medication management.

ISMP Unveils Enhanced Guidelines for Safe Medication Info in EHR Systems MobiHealthNews

Astera Health has implemented telehealth technology in its Obstetrics department to improve neonatal care by enabling rapid communication with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital. This system allows healthcare professionals to receive real-time guidance from specialists, enhancing the immediate support provided to newborns and facilitating timely interventions. The use of mobile telehealth equipment increases the efficiency of care delivery, ensuring that medical teams are well-prepared for infants requiring transport to NICU. This advancement underscores the critical role of telehealth in supporting high-quality healthcare access while keeping families close to home during vulnerable times.

Astera Health Boosts Neonatal Care with Telehealth Integration Voice of Alexandria

Advocate Health is implementing an ambitious artificial intelligence strategy to streamline clinical documentation, evaluating 225 solutions to enhance healthcare efficiency without displacing clinicians. Central to this initiative is Microsoft's DAX Copilot, which assists nearly 7,000 clinicians in drafting clinical notes, aiming to expand to 12,000 by year-end. This approach not only reduces documentation time by up to 65%, alleviating administrative burdens and decreasing reliance on scribes, but also enhances diagnostic capabilities in imaging through tools like Aidoc and Rad AI. Advocate Health's efforts could set new standards in patient care and address workforce challenges in specialty areas, said Andy Crowder, SVP and Chief Digital Officer at Advocate Health.

Advocate Health Revolutionizes Clinical Workflow with AI-Powered Documentation Tools Becker's Hospital Review

AI search engine Perplexity is facing accusations of violating web norms by using stealth tactics to bypass restrictions set by websites through robots.txt files and firewalls. Cloudflare's investigation revealed that when Perplexity was blocked, it deployed a stealth bot employing various methods, including rotating IP addresses, to continue scraping content from tens of thousands of domains. This behavior raises significant concerns regarding adherence to the Robots Exclusion Protocol, which is designed to protect website owners' rights and data integrity. For healthcare technology professionals, this situation underscores the importance of robust data governance and the potential vulnerabilities associated with automated content scraping.

AI Search Engine Perplexity Accused of Evading Internet Privacy Norms Ars Technica

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has revised its Guidelines for Safe Electronic Communication of Medication Information to address ongoing challenges in health information technology. These updated guidelines focus on standardizing the presentation of medication information across electronic platforms to enhance patient safety, highlighting the importance of clear medication orders and the safe presentation of drug names. Key recommendations include the use of both generic and brand names, tall man lettering for look-alike medications, and the avoidance of confusing abbreviations. This updated guidance is crucial as healthcare professionals increasingly rely on digital systems for prescribing and medication management.

ISMP Unveils Enhanced Guidelines for Safe Medication Info in EHR Systems MobiHealthNews

Astera Health has implemented telehealth technology in its Obstetrics department to improve neonatal care by enabling rapid communication with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital. This system allows healthcare professionals to receive real-time guidance from specialists, enhancing the immediate support provided to newborns and facilitating timely interventions. The use of mobile telehealth equipment increases the efficiency of care delivery, ensuring that medical teams are well-prepared for infants requiring transport to NICU. This advancement underscores the critical role of telehealth in supporting high-quality healthcare access while keeping families close to home during vulnerable times.

Astera Health Boosts Neonatal Care with Telehealth Integration Voice of Alexandria