ObEN Inc. https://oben.com, an Artificial Intelligence company is working with MedStar Health Research Institute https://www.medstarhealth.org to study the use of “Personal AI” (PAI) as healthcare assistants. For the study, ObEN created a medical health assistant app, called “PAI Care” to help monitor patients experiencing heart failure. …Continue reading
HRSA Posts Grant Notice
HRSA https://www.hrsa.gov posted Funding Opportunity titled “Delta States Rural Development Network Grant Program” (HRSA-20-087) on August 27, 2019 with an estimated total program funding of $12,000,000. The closing date for applications is December 6, 2019. …Continue reading
NSF’s Connected Health Program
The National Science Foundation’s https://www.nsf.gov “Smart and Connected Health” (SCH) program is involved in next generation health and medical research. The agency looks towards developing innovative advances in computer and information science, engineering and technology, and behavioral issues. …Continue reading
Credit Suisse’s Call to HCA
Credit Suisse https://www.credit-suisse.com an international financial organization, held a post quarterly conference call with HCA Healthcare https://hcahealthcare.com management to review their 2Q19 results, volume, and pricing trends, EBITDA growth, overall results, and the 2H19 outlook. …Continue reading
HRSA Posts Grant Notice
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) https://www.hrsa.gov posted Grant Notice (HRSA-20-024) on August 19, 2019 seeking eligible applicants for the National Rural Health Information Clearinghouse Program. Total funding is estimated to be $2,500,000. …Continue reading
Collecting Data to Help Others
Millions of people face substantial and sometimes devastating consequences from neurological disorders. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov major project is called the “National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System” (NNCSS) https://www.cdc.gov/surveillance/projects/ncss/index.html. …Continue reading
PIHN Helps Rural Populations
Partners in Health Network (PIHN) https://www.pihn.org provides essential health services to rural healthcare providers and organizations in central and southern West Virginia. PHIN was formed in 1995 to address the health needs in the state and has helped develop a rational and logical approach to delivering health services in the state. …Continue reading