Clinician

National Study Finds AI Use in Healthcare Delivery Hampered by Trust, Training and Liability Fears

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Monday, February 26, 2024

More than half believe AI can save them time (57%) and that it will transform healthcare delivery (56%), while exactly half (50%) believe AI use can help them deliver better patient care.

Key Points: 
  • More than half believe AI can save them time (57%) and that it will transform healthcare delivery (56%), while exactly half (50%) believe AI use can help them deliver better patient care.
  • Yet despite high levels of personal use and optimism for its future impact in healthcare, clinicians remain wary of using AI for healthcare in the near term.
  • And they don’t trust that AI will reduce liability: 4 in 10 believe that AI use will put them at greater risk of liability.
  • Training: Nearly half (42%) of clinicians are unprepared for implementation of Gen AI into their practice but 50% agree that implementation will require new training.

Seelos Therapeutics Announces the Selection of SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) for Inclusion in the U.S. Department of Defense's Adaptive Platform Trial to Evaluate Potential Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Monday, November 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL) ("Seelos"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders and rare diseases, today announced that SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) has been selected for inclusion in an adaptive platform trial to evaluate treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in active-duty service members and veterans. The trial is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) Defense Health Agency and led by the Warfighter Readiness, Performance, and Brain Health Project Management Office, part of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity.

Key Points: 
  • "We would like to thank the project managers and subcontractors to this study for their tireless effort in moving this program forward.
  • In addition, the trial will evaluate several biomarkers associated with PTSD and assessments of treatment safety and tolerability.
  • "This study provides an ideal opportunity to study SLS-002 for PTSD," said Tim Whitaker, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Seelos.
  • "The current approved pharmacologic treatments for PTSD have a number of limitations, and there remains a high unmet medical need.

Daytryp Health Announces Partnership with Enthea for Groundbreaking Nationwide Availability of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy as an Employee Benefit

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

PHOENIX, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Daytryp Health, Arizona's premier Ketamine Assisted Treatment (KAT) organization, which focuses on using Ketamine Therapy for a variety of mental health ailments, has entered into a partnership with Enthea.

Key Points: 
  • Chris Cohn, CEO of Daytryp Health
    Enthea is the first and only licensed provider of health benefit plans that cover psychedelic-assisted therapies.
  • Enthea is delighted to announce that it now has national network capabilities and is able to serve not only Arizona employers, but U.S. employers nationwide.
  • Daytryp is proud to partner with Enthea to help future-thinking employers offer Ketamine Therapy which have long lasting, transformative outcomes," said Chris Cohn, CEO of Daytryp Health.
  • This can result in long-term relief – and not merely symptom suppression, as is too often the case with today's conventional therapy."

Majority of Medical and Nursing Students Planning Careers Outside Patient Care, as Fears of Burnout and Clinician Shortages Leave Them Worried About the Future

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Elsevier Health's first global "Clinician of the Future 2023: Education Edition" highlights students' deep concerns about balancing their commitment to patient care with their own well-being. The report also identifies key insights into students' excitement and fears toward technology and AI in healthcare education.

Key Points: 
  • Now, in my fourth year and preparing for the next step of residency training, I am reflecting on the reality of entering the workforce.
  • My peers and I have discussed what our soon-to-be realities might look like between exhausting residency expectations, staff shortages, patient backlogs and the potential toll on our overall well-being.
  • Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects there will be 203,200 openings for RNs each year through 2031.
  • Hosting webinars on resilience and depression in healthcare, as well as developing podcast episodes relevant to healthcare challenges

IKS Health Purchases AQuity Solutions to Create the Most Comprehensive Provider of Administrative, Clinical and Financial Services for Healthcare Organizations in the U.S.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

DALLAS and CARY, N.C., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IKS Health, the premier global solution that revitalizes the clinician-patient relationship while empowering healthcare organizations to thrive, today announced the acquisition of AQuity Solutions, a Best in KLAS industry leader in tech-enabled clinical documentation, medical coding, and revenue integrity solutions for healthcare, as a wholly-owned subsidiary for $200 million.

Key Points: 
  • This acquisition advances IKS Health's Care Enablement Platform, consisting of technology and service offerings that span Revenue Optimization, Clinical Support, Value-based care, and Digital Health solutions.
  • Specifically, AQuity's rich datasets enable IKS to rapidly mature and scale its proprietary AI solutions with critical expertise and guidance from Reinforced Learning Through Human Feedback (RLHF).
  • By alleviating these administrative, clinical, and financial burdens, IKS empowers clinicians to focus on their core purpose: delivering exceptional care.
  • As margin pressures increase, IKS also helps healthcare enterprises meet the moment with advanced, proactive solutions that reduce costs and increase top line growth.

George Washington University Webinar to Discuss Combatting Clinician Burnout with Emergent Infections

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Friday, October 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is hosting a free webinar on November 1st to discuss the issue of clinician burnout and how it can be addressed through emergent infections. The webinar is a part of a training series for the Two in One: HIV + COVID Screening and Testing Model, a national medical education program, and will feature Leon McCrea II, MD, MPH, senior associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at Drexel University, and Annette Gadegbeku, MD, associate dean of community health at Drexel University College of Medicine and an associate professor in the department of family, community & preventive medicine and chief of the division of community health.

Key Points: 
  • Training series highlights solutions for HIV, PrEP/PEP and COVID-19 vaccine screenings
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is hosting a free webinar on November 1st to discuss the issue of clinician burnout and how it can be addressed through emergent infections.
  • The event is entitled "Combating PCP Burnout with Emergent Infections."
  • During the webinar, attendees will learn about emergent infections that clinicians have had to become familiar with; learn how to recognize signs of clinician burnout; and list strategies to combat clinician burnout through addressing a range of emergent infections.
  • The program is actively engaged in formulating policy recommendations for adjusting clinical guidelines on COVID vaccine, HIV and PrEP/PEP screenings.

Blueprint Releases U.S.' Largest Report on Anxiety & Depression; Introduces New Data-Driven Benchmarks for Behavioral Health Organizations

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blueprint, the technology platform helping mental health clinicians deliver higher-quality care in less time, today released the first-ever national benchmark standards of care, offering clinicians a roadmap to measure the efficacy of treatment and improve patient outcomes. The Blueprint Quality Index (BQI) provides the industry with transformative insights compiled from over 2.5 million outcome measures from 200,000 patients across more than 2,000 mental health organizations. The BQI is 50 times larger than the most well-known and largest behavioral health clinical study from 2008, STAR*D, making it the most robust, most distributed, and highest-fidelity mental health report in United States history.

Key Points: 
  • The BQI is 50 times larger than the most well-known and largest behavioral health clinical study from 2008, STAR*D , making it the most robust, most distributed, and highest-fidelity mental health report in United States history.
  • An average of two-thirds (66%) of people who begin a 12-week course of outpatient behavioral health services do not reach remission for anxiety or depression.
  • Blueprint will release a new anxiety and depression data and benchmark report annually to capture the latest industry data and provide up-to-date recommendations.
  • For more on Blueprint and its anxiety and depression data and benchmark report, please visit: https://resources.blueprint-health.com/blueprint-quality-index-2023 .

New Report Finds Doctors and Nurses Ready to Embrace Generative AI to Answer the Pressure Points Facing Global Health Systems

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Elsevier Health's landmark Clinician of the Future 2023 report highlights new opportunities technology will play in providing relief for healthcare workers and geographical differences in opinion

Key Points: 
  • Participants across both Clinician of the Future reports spotlight concerns around overwhelming resource issues for healthcare systems worldwide, even as they face substantial treatment backlogs.
  • 54% of clinicians surveyed for the 2023 report still identify nurse shortages as a pressing health priority.
  • In this pursuit, advanced technology combined with trusted medical content emerges as a powerful ally, and generative AI, particularly, shows immense promise in helping clinicians."
  • Results: Results weighted based on OECD statistics data by region, and to equally represent doctors and nurses in the Clinician totals.

DisruptABA™ Virtual Conference: Pursuing Radical Honesty and Change in Applied Behavior Analysis

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) professional community is eagerly anticipating the groundbreaking virtual conference, DisruptABA ™, which is set to take place on November 11th, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) professional community is eagerly anticipating the groundbreaking virtual conference, DisruptABA ™, which is set to take place on November 11th, 2023.
  • DisruptABA™ is more than just another conference; it is a powerful platform for unapologetic honesty and candid dialogue, creating the perfect setting for radical change.
  • The event delves into thought-provoking topics with no holds barred, sparking discussions on issues that have been overlooked or unaddressed for far too long.
  • DisruptABA™ has carefully curated an impressive lineup of speakers, pioneers in the ABA field who are forging the path towards revolutionary thinking.

Sigmoid Health Announces Beta Launch of SigmaMD at the DPC Summit

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sigmoid Health, a leader in the digital healthcare revolution, is excited to announce the beta launch of its transformative applications, SigmaMD Clinician and SigmaMD Patient, at this year's Direct Primary Care (DPC) Summit taking place from June 15th to the 18th in Minneapolis, MN.

Key Points: 
  • Sigmoid Health, a pioneer in digital healthcare, announces the beta launch of its AI-powered applications, SigmaMD Clinician and SigmaMD Patient, at the DPC Summit.
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sigmoid Health, a leader in the digital healthcare revolution, is excited to announce the beta launch of its transformative applications, SigmaMD Clinician and SigmaMD Patient, at this year's Direct Primary Care (DPC) Summit taking place from June 15th to the 18th in Minneapolis, MN.
  • The DPC Summit, which brings together healthcare practitioners and industry professionals committed to direct primary care, will serve as the launch pad for SigmaMD's innovative applications.
  • "We're thrilled to showcase the beta versions of our SigmaMD Clinician and SigmaMD Patient apps at the DPC Summit," said Sid Bhatt, Founder and CEO of Sigmoid Health.