Members of Google Health's artificial intelligence team developed deep learning models able to detect four types of complications in chest radiographs with the same accuracy as expert radiologists, according to a study published Dec. 3 in the journal Radiology.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs last month launched the National Artificial Intelligence Institute, which applies AI research and developments to advance veterans' healthcare, according to a Dec. 5 news release. 

A non-invasive, machine learning-powered test developed by a team of endocrinologists from Boston-based Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center can distinguish between various stages of liver disease with almost total accuracy, according to a new study.

Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind, the health-focused artificial intelligence firm initially acquired by Google in 2014, is leaving his post to join Google's AI team, BBC News reports.

Within its proprietary artificial intelligence lab, Facebook is not only developing features and apps to enhance the platform and its sister products Instagram and Whatsapp, but also building tools to fight bullying, fake news, deepfakes and other security issues.

An effective suite of artificial intelligence-powered clinical support tools requires far more than just the newest, most advanced technology, according to a new American Hospital Association report.

In 2018, 34 percent of Medicare beneficiaries — more than 20 million people — were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, according to an analysis conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation. By 2028, the Congressional Budget Office projects the percentage of Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans to increase to 42 percent. For these patients, Risk Adjustment Factor, or RAF, scores determine how much Medicare pays for their medical services. Healthcare providers that aren't billing for chronic conditions may be leaving money on the table, since chronic conditions affect RAF scores.

Northwell Health introduced Dec. 3 a personalized chatbot to address misconceptions and concerns in patients scheduled to undergo colonoscopies at two of the New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based health system's hospitals.

Rad AI, a developer of machine learning tools automating repetitive tasks for radiologists to reduce burnout and improve the speed and accuracy of their diagnoses, launched Nov. 25 with $4 million in seed funding, led by Google's Gradient Ventures.

Deep 6 AI, a startup developing artificial intelligence software to accelerate clinical trial design, recruitment and management, announced Nov. 25 the close of a $17 million Series A funding round.

When the work of radiologists is augmented with artificial intelligence, the results outperform those of both radiologists and AI working independently, a recent study led by researchers from Stanford (Calif.) University School of Medicine found.

A deep learning model can predict epileptic seizures up to an hour in advance with near-perfect accuracy, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Novartis has selected artificial intelligence-powered digital therapeutics company Biofourmis for a commercial project leveraging predictive analytics for early intervention in patients with low ejection fraction.

Contrary to the common thought that artificial intelligence will dramatically replace low-wage, factory occupations, the technology will have its greatest affects on higher-paid and higher-educated workers, according to a Brookings report.

Although technology and artificial intelligence is helping physicians, the tools will ultimately not replace clinicians, according to a panel of physicians and health executives interviewed by CNBC.

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has tapped KenSci's artificial intelligence-powered platform to provide predictive insights that will be used to improve efficiency, patient satisfaction and overall care quality and outcomes.

Software company TPP has developed artificial intelligence that can help oncologists detect ovarian cancer earlier than physicians, according to CNBC.

Incomplete and inaccurate documentation can cause long-term harm and repercussions that can be felt systemwide. Documentation issues can endanger patients and put a practice's financial stability at risk, while unnecessarily increasing physician burnout and causing imperfect resource allocation.

An artificial intelligence-enabled digital stethoscope equipped with a single-lead ECG accurately identified low ejection fraction in a test of 100 patients, according to new research from Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic and AI devicemaker Eko.

Harry Shum, PhD, executive vice president of Microsoft's artificial intelligence and research group since its founding in 2016, will leave the company in early 2020, CNBC reports.