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Physician-Patient Messaging Ripe for AI Upgrade

Pilot study suggests large language model programs may help improve the efficiency of patient-provider messaging.

Ingredients for Making Your Business Idea Investor-Ready

Vanderbilt’s Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization helps researchers with business ideas identify potential investors.

Three Wins for Bench-to-Market Ideas

The technology transfer process for researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has brought numerous inventions out of the research lab into the hands of consumers.

Intervention Reduces Malpractice Claims and Payouts

An intervention model aims to identify and reduce malpractice risk for large, single-specialty practices.

Ambient Scribe Captures Patient Visit Notes

VUMC pilot aims to ease the documentation burden using DAX Copilot, an AI-based ambient scribe.
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Cost-Saving Apps Help Doctors, Patients Discuss Sensitive Topic

Connecting patients to lower-cost online suppliers can help ease price-point pain.
Drug repurposing concept: one blue pill plus one red pill equals one yellow pill

AI Accelerates Quest for Drug Repurposing

Pilot study tests ability of generative AI to prioritize drugs for potential repurposing in Alzheimer’s disease.
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Asynchronous eVisits Address Routine Patient Concerns

New program establishes eVisit protocol using asynchronous messaging that may address the concern or lead to a more in-depth telehealth or in-person appointment.
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How Social Factors Contribute to Telehealth Success

Study sheds light on the influence of social determinants of health on effective telehealth sessions.