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Steven Ullman, the University of Miami's director at the Center for Health Management and Policy, discusses telehealth use during and following the pandemic, why patient and provider satisfaction varies, and policy predictions for 2024.  

The award will support veterans' access to the California-based virtual reality company's FDA-authorized at-home chronic low back pain offering, RelieVRx.

As host of HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum, Robert Havasy, senior director of the Personal Connected Health Alliance at HIMSS, discusses the cautious optimism and warnings he heard from speakers and attendees about AI technology and its progress.  

The company will use the funds to prepare for commercialization in the U.S., enhance its platform and seek FDA clearance for its VERAFEYE platform.

Leaders in digital health foresee investors having a high bar for funding in 2024, looking toward companies with proven modalities and a clear pathway to profitability.

At the HIMSS AI Conference in San Diego, panelists discussed the steps needed to strategically incorporate AI into the healthcare setting.

Healthcare organizations and technology companies must work together to ensure responsible and ethical AI use and to explore the true benefits of AI.

Also, an ear health awareness app for indigenous children has received $1 million in funding from the Western Australia government.

Digital health stakeholders said that AI will be used next year to help ease administrative tasks for providers, improve clinical trial participation and increase transparency in healthcare.