Analytics

The deal with the private equity firm is a "clear next step as IBM becomes even more focused on our platform-based hybrid cloud and AI strategy," said a Big Blue exec.

Dr. Alan S. Young, head of clinical partnerships at KēlaHealth, explains the possibilities for AI and data analytics to give a broad view of patient health.

Why a digital signature is not enough.

The OuluHealth ecosystem can respond speedily to digital-health bottlenecks while addressing societal needs through its experience in medicine, wireless technology and big data analytics, according to program leader Maritta Perälä-Heape.

Rémy Evard has also been named head of technology at the cancer center.

Augmented (artificial) intelligence is already being used in clinical decision-making to improve patient outcomes. But these algorithms can also help organizational leadership make better strategic business decisions.

Areas of opportunity include data analytics for research, enhancing EHR capabilities and using AI algorithms to support patient care and operational efficiency, says Mike Restuccia.

The acquisition comes less than a year after Aetion landed $110 million in Series C funding.

The specialized software company will initially concentrate on no-show appointments.

High-value data and analytics can eliminate the guesswork in healthcare decision-making. Healthcare organizations with strong governance and good data analytics capabilities are better positioned to adapt to value-based care models.