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Business Journals
5 days ago
- Health
- Business Journals
Ambient AI tools in health care: A new companion for clinicians
Ambient listening artificial intelligence (Ambient AI) is gaining traction in the clinical setting. Ambient AI tools passively 'listen' to conversations between clinicians and patients and, based on these conversations, automatically transcribe and summarize encounters. Ambient AI has the potential to reduce the time that treating clinicians spend documenting patient encounters, which may reduce clinician burnout over time. Importantly, Ambient AI should enhance patient experience and improve the accuracy of patient encounter documentation. Ambient AI systems typically rely on microphones integrated into smartphones, tablets or dedicated in-room devices. These systems use automatic speech recognition with natural language processing and machine-learning algorithms to extract relevant clinical information from a conversation. In many cases, the output is a draft clinical note or a structured data entry into the electronic health record system, without manual input from a clinician. Legal and ethical considerations Ambient AI tools involve unsettled questions of legal and ethical responsibility. As covered entities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), clinicians are responsible for implementing measures to maintain the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI). Clinicians must also ensure that their technology vendors, if they receive or maintain PHI on behalf of clinicians, also maintain the privacy and security of PHI. Therefore, clinicians must understand how an Ambient AI tool functions with respect to PHI to apply the appropriate privacy and security standards to the entity that provides the Ambient AI tool. Another important threshold question is whether a clinician must inform patients that the clinician will use an Ambient AI tool to record conversations between the clinician and the patient. Regardless of state law consent requirements for recording conversations, health care settings are unique environments that may mitigate in favor of disclosing the use of Ambient AI to patients. Legal and ethical obligations related to informed consent, transparency and patient trust support the disclosure of the use of an Ambient AI tool. Clinicians should be ready to discuss how Ambient AI is utilized, appreciating that some patients may view the use of an Ambient AI tool to record conversations negatively and may withhold important medical information as a result. Under HIPAA, a patient has a right to adequate notice of the uses and disclosures of PHI by a clinician. Clinicians satisfy this obligation by providing patients a notice of privacy practices (NPP). Current guidance does not specifically address Ambient AI and whether its use must be disclosed. That will likely change. Until then, clinicians must determine, based on how an Ambient AI tool interacts with PHI, whether the tool must be disclosed as part of the clinicians' NPPs. Disclosure is the safest way to ensure compliance. Best practices and compliance recommendations Clinicians considering implementing an Ambient AI tool should: Establish clear protocols to obtain patient consent to use the tool. Understand how the Ambient AI tool functions in order to hold vendors to appropriate privacy and security standards. Develop a fulsome audit strategy to continually monitor the accuracy of the Ambient AI tool's output. expand William P. Keefer, Partner and Co-Leader of Phillips Lytle's Health Care and Life Sciences Team, counsels hospitals, physician groups and other health care clients on a broad array of issues. He can be reached at wkeefer@ or (716) 847-5488. expand
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Athelas and Resilient Healthcare to launch programme for hospital billing
US-based Resilient Healthcare has partnered with Athelas, powered by Commure, to transform outpatient care and hospital billing through the launch of a pilot programme. By choosing Athelas as its preferred vendor for revenue cycle management (RCM) and electronic medical records (EMR) solutions, Resilient Healthcare is set to enhance operations for acute and outpatient hospital-at-home programmes. This will contribute to scalability and integration across healthcare systems. The pilot programme will see Athelas providing Ambient AI support, RCM services, and EMR integration with Resilient Community's RAIN AI platform. With its numerous hospital clients, Resilient Healthcare will test the combined technology to demonstrate the benefits of transferring outpatient services and billing processes away from conventional hospital systems. The use of advanced software integration and data exchange is expected to drive care delivery directly to patient homes. Athelas CEO Tanay Tandon said: 'Athelas is thrilled to partner with Resilient Healthcare to expand access to high-quality, innovative technology to provide the best patient care possible. "Together, we empower healthcare providers with the tools they need to effectively deliver health-at-home care for improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency." The partnership between Resilient Healthcare's health-at-home solutions and Athelas' EMR and RCM technologies is structured to support the former's growth into new hospital systems while maintaining consistent service delivery and compliance. Resilient Healthcare CEO Dr Jackleen Samuel-Kloes said: 'We are excited to partner with Athelas to bring innovative, AI-driven solutions to the forefront of patient care. "At Resilient, our mission is to provide proactive, personalised healthcare that improves patient outcomes and enhances the efficiency of care delivery in the home. This partnership with Athelas allows us to leverage cutting-edge technology to support our patients better and empower our healthcare teams to deliver exceptional care." "Athelas and Resilient Healthcare to launch programme for hospital billing" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
29-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Core Mobile.AI and InfoVision Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform AI-Native Healthcare Enterprise Solutions
AI solutions for scheduling, video Ambient AI, telehealth, IoT, predictive analytics with complete IT consulting, digital transformation, and analytics 'This partnership represents an exciting step forward for delivering secure and responsible AI to healthcare providers by deploying and scaling our HIPAA and FISMA compliant solutions.' — Chandra Tekwani, Founder & CEO of SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 / / -- Core Mobile, Inc., a Silicon Valley innovator in Native AI healthcare technology, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with InfoVision, a global leader in digital transformation and IT solutions. Together, the two companies aim to revolutionize healthcare operations by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions with Authority to Operate (ATO) for HIPAA and FISMA compliance that drive efficiency, reduce staff burnout and improve measurable outcomes. This collaboration combines Core Mobile's AI-Native solutions, such as scheduling, video monitoring Ambient AI, telehealth, patient engagement, real-time tracking, IoT and predictive analytics with InfoVision's strengths in IT consulting, digital transformation, and advanced analytics. By combining their strengths, the partnership will provide seamless end-to-end solutions that empower healthcare organizations to improve operational workflows and enhance staff and patient experiences while conforming to HIPAA and FISMA regulations. 'This partnership represents an exciting step forward for both companies,' said Chandra Tekwani, Founder and CEO of Core Mobile, Inc. 'With InfoVision's proven track record in delivering digital transformation at scale, we are now better equipped to expand our impact and deploy and scale our HIPAA and FISMA compliant solutions to our customers in healthcare and life sciences.' Key Goals of the Partnership Include: • Enhanced Healthcare Solutions: Accelerating the adoption of AI-powered tools for scheduling, video monitoring with sentinel events, Ambient AI, telehealth, patient & asset tracking, IoT, advanced analytics and EMR/EHR data bus to improve care delivery. • Optimized Operational Efficiency: Streamlining workflows and processes for hospitals, clinics, payers and clinical trials. • Data-Driven Insights: Leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to drive smarter decision-making in real time with staff coordination. 'This partnership underscores our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to address the evolving needs of the healthcare industry,' said Sean Yalamanchi, Co-founder and President of InfoVision. 'By combining Core Mobile's expertise in AI-driven healthcare solutions with InfoVision's strengths in digital transformation, we are poised to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce burnout, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.' This partnership aligns with Core Mobile's mission to deliver real-time, AI-driven solutions that enable better outcomes and improve operational efficiency. Together with InfoVision, Core Mobile looks forward to setting new benchmarks in innovation, access to care, and patient outcomes for healthcare organizations. For more information about the partnership and how it will benefit organizations, please visit or About Core Mobile, Inc. Core Mobile, Inc. is a leader in Native AI healthcare technology solutions. By integrating real-time data, machine learning, and mobile platforms, Core Mobile delivers personalized, efficient, and scalable tools that enhance care delivery and operational workflows to increase hospital capacity, reduce provider burnout and improve patient outcomes. From telehealth to real-time patient tracking, Core Mobile is transforming the way organizations manage and deliver outcomes. Info Vision is a global leader in digital transformation and IT consulting. With expertise in data analytics, cloud solutions, and enterprise modernization, Info Vision helps businesses embrace innovation, enhance productivity, and achieve sustainable growth. For more information, visit Chandra Tekwani Core Mobile, Inc. X LinkedIn YouTube Legal Disclaimer:
