health technology

St. Petersburg's Cole Smith used his AI background to create Opal, a software tool for therapists, a client management platform and a place for patients to interact whatever they want, whenever they want.

Doctors say internet searches for medical information should be done cautiously, especially with artificial intelligence playing a growing role.

The program, which has resulted in fewer patient infections and readmission rates, is being expanded to Lake and Osceola counties.

With artificial intelligence in health care on the rise, eye screenings for diabetic retinopathy are emerging as one of the first proven use cases of AI-based diagnostics in a clinical setting.

Change Healthcare, a firm recently bought by UnitedHealth Group, reportedly suffered a cyberattack. The company processes 14 billion transactions annually, including payments and requests for insurance authorizations.

Lawmakers and regulators are trying to understand how AI is changing health care and how it should be regulated. The industry fears overreach.

Federal officials say they are working to develop rules to help health care facilities protect themselves against threats. But they say more money is needed from Congress to help hospitals protect themselves.

A long-term study hopes to shed light on an array of vague symptoms that can affect veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The app promotes tips and guidance to avoid dangerous falls, including guidance on decluttering the home.

Software sifts through millions of medical records to match patients with similar diagnoses and characteristics and predicts what kind of care an individual will need. New rules will ensure humans are part of the process.