UK backs continuous oversight of AI medical devices
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency adopted 44 recommendations, including a call for AI-enabled devices to be monitored throughout their working life.
Radiology AI excels in certain real-world healthcare settings more so than others
A commercial radiology artificial intelligence algorithm excels in certain real-world healthcare settings more so than others, according to new Neiman Health Policy research published Monday.
Commercially available chest X-ray AI products fail to improve diagnostic accuracy, real world study shows
A new analysis on the performance of several commercially available artificial intelligence tools is challenging assertions that the technology is the answer to many of radiology’s workflow-related issues.
HHS Antidiscrimination Rules On Patient Care Decision Tools, Including AI
The HHS ORC has published its final rule addressing discrimination and embedded bias within care decision tools. We’ve outlined what you need to know to stay compliant.
President Biden's executive order on AI directs HHS to establish safety program
The Biden Administration issued what it's calling a "landmark" executive order designed to help channel the significant promise and manage the many risks of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s first congressional hearing on artificial intelligence
During his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned of the dangers of AI and urged regulation. While no concrete proposals were made, Senator did mention the possibility of new agencies to regulate the technology.
FTC’s enforcement action against GoodRx unveiled a new regulatory threat. Should digital health apps be concerned?
The order suggests the regulator will use every tool in its toolkit to tamp down on sensitive data sharing as medical care turns increasingly online.
Dispelling The Myths Around Cybersecurity For Small Businesses
Five common myths around cybersecurity, and ways to implement basic protections within your business
Sleep apnea patients left frustrated & waiting as massive Philips CPAP recall drags on
The recall of millions of Philips sleep apnea machines has been linked to over 200 deaths.
An FDA inspection late 2021 alleged multiple deficiencies in Philips’ handling of this issue in its Quality System, and drove consent decree negotiations with the US Justice Dept.
Risks of Letting AI Experts Experiment with Healthcare
Researchers have achieved groundbreaking results in the field of science using AI/ML algorithms like predicting the protein structure or controlling fusion, but several doctors and consumers fear the tech industry’s mantra of “fail fast and fix it later”.