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A Leap in Data Access?
of Biden administrationIt will remove the paywall for federally funded research. However, the extent of these improvements will depend on the data infrastructure developed in response to federal mandates. Will the data generated by the research be made machine-readable and more quickly accessible and usable? Are the methods used to analyze the data fully disclosed and computable? And of course, how will the fees associated with data access be structured? has the potential to be reproducible, but the problem lies in the details of data access.
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Apple Watch’s Grand Test in Cardiac Care
A newly published study, due to begin next year, found that apple watch Care can be meaningfully improved.The wearable has an FDA-approved algorithm that can detect irregular heart rhythms, researchers say Northwestern University We will test whether these alerts can help target the use of blood thinners. Drugs can help prevent stroke, but they carry the risk of dangerous bleeding. So one group of his in a study of 5,400 people would be automatically instructed to take medication only if the Apple Watch detected a rhythm suggestive of prolonged atrial fibrillation. This is expected to maintain stroke protection while reducing bleeding as a side effect. For more information on this ambitious project, read Mario’s report.
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Setting the stage for the data privacy battle
The repeal of Roe v. Wade made it all clear that current health regulations were inadequate to protect sensitive patient data, prompting multiple branches of government to focus on security across industries. had already finished to establish and enforce practices.In parliament, it was proposed US Data Privacy and Protection Law A comprehensive federal data privacy law that overturns the US data brokerage business, including targeting based on sensitive health data revealed through tracking. As Politico reports, major companies such as Experian, TransUnion, and Acxiom are lavishly recruiting lobbyists on the issue. on the other hand, Federal Trade Commission sued the data broker Cochaba To sell location information that can track individuals to “sensitive locations,” such as reproductive health clinics and addiction clinics.
AI still can’t tackle seizure drug prediction
Choosing the right antiepileptic drug from a toolkit of over 30 drugs requires trial and error.But research Department of Neurology, JAMA He points out the potential for artificial intelligence to predict the most effective prescription for a given patient. With a record of about 1,800 epileptic adults, he tested six machine learning models, and none delivered a punch that knocked her out. The best-performing algorithm produced an area under the curve of 0.65, with similarly modest accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity.Comment from University of California, San Francisco Note that the algorithm may need further refinement to perform better than the intuition of experienced clinicians.
man moneytal health & New Data Trader
- Crimetais a real-world health data company that launched with a $6 million seed funding round. University of Washington School of Medicine When BJCHealthcareThe company compiles and analyzes data for health system and life sciences companies to develop medicines and diagnostics, with a focus on ensuring transparency about when and how data is used. We are planning to support the
- AlmaDeveloping technology to support independent mental health practices has raised $130 million in Series D funding led by a software investment firm. Thomas Bravo,participant Signa VenturesAlma provides practices using telemedicine technology and software to automate billing and scheduling.
- psycho hubUsing technology to support mental health education and care navigation.The company was founded in 2019 by CEO Marjorie Morrison and former Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy.
- venture capital firm General catalyst Signed a deal with a Pennsylvania-based provider wellspan health Incorporating VC firm-backed innovations into WellSpan’s care and business operations. This is his fourth innovation partnership with the General Catalyst healthcare system.
- decorative feathera virtual care provider for transgender people, has raised $24 million in Series B funding. transformational capitalThe company aims to provide nationwide coverage for virtual primary care services.
Promotions and pink slips
- AI and Precision Medicine Company Sema 4 Named Kevin Feely as Chief Financial Officer. Feeley previously Bioreference Institute When GeneDx.
- Digital health companies are hit by a wave of layoffs, but so are traditional providers. Job cuts are impacting healthcare systems across the country.columbus base ohio health is laying off more than 600 employees, including IT and revenue cycle positions.Based in Tennessee commonwealth health We are laying off 245 employees due to the closure of mental hospitals and other facilities.
what we are reading
- Why Amazon and other giants are bidding wars for home health tech, STAT
- When I Was: AI Helps Create Vaccines, MIT Technology Review
- Amazon and One Medical: Watch Out for Data Gaps, STAT First Opinions
- Hackers Surround U.S. Healthcare, Tiny HHS Office Succumbs to Pressure, Politico
