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October 29, 2024UC Davis Health recognized as 2024 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired
For the 13th year in a row, UC Davis Health has received the Digital Health Most Wired recognition from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The Medical Center earned a certified Level 9 out of 10 for acute and ambulatory care.
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October 28, 2024UC Davis Health acquires innovative cardiovascular CT scanner
The Radiology Department has a new, state-of-the-art cardiovascular CT scanner that provides superior resolution and allows a more comfortable and faster scan for patients.
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October 07, 2024UC Davis receives grant to develop and assess AI approach for atrial fibrillation risk modeling
An interdisciplinary team is using AI to better predict who is at risk for progression of AFib and who will benefit most from specific treatments.
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October 03, 2024Virtual family-centered rounds help parents support their child’s care
Virtual family-centered rounds provide a valuable resource for families with babies in the NICU.
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September 25, 2024Telehealth visits can expand access to pediatric physiatry care
A new study finds hybrid appointments are viable alternatives to in-person physiatry exams for children.
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September 24, 2024UC Davis Pediatric Echocardiography Lab earns reaccreditation
The UC Davis Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory has been re-accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. The accreditation covers pediatric and congenital transthoracic, pediatric and congenital transesophageal and fetal echocardiography.
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July 08, 2024UC Davis Health launches digital program to support people after incarceration
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Digital CoLab have partnered to create digital resources and support for individuals reentering communities after incarceration.
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June 20, 2024New at-home monitoring program for patients with high blood pressure
UC Davis Health and Best Buy Health have established a new remote patient monitoring program for patients with high blood pressure.
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June 13, 2024Telehealth program aims to reduce health care disparities for Black patients giving birth
A new telehealth program at UC Davis Health aims to reduce disparities for Black patients who are giving birth.
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May 30, 2024Reports provided by caregivers via telehealth a good alternative to in-person developmental assessments
A new study involving UC Davis Health finds that developmental assessments via telehealth with reports from caregivers may be a good alternative to in-person evaluations. The findings may help increase access to autism screenings.
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May 03, 2024UC Davis Health telerobot enables virtual visits to California State Railroad Museum
Thanks to a UC Davis Health telerobot, the California State Railroad Museum now offers an innovative new way to visit.
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April 30, 2024‘The next frontier of emergency medicine’: House calls following emergency room
Some patients who were treated in the emergency department can receive follow-up care at home by a health professional under an innovative program started by UC Davis Health.
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April 19, 20243 ways to improve diabetes care through telehealth
Researchers asked clinicians and staff how telehealth is used in their clinic, the challenges they have faced, helpful practices and plans for the future.
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April 16, 2024Robotic-assisted surgery for children now offered at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Pediatric general surgeon Payam Saadai directs the pediatric robotic-assisted surgery program, which is now available at the UC Davis Children’s Surgery Center.
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April 10, 2024UC Davis Health launches novel digital health program to expand colorectal cancer screening
Reminders for colorectal cancer screening, and the screening itself, are becoming more convenient, thanks to a new digital health project.
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March 12, 2024Gastroenterology and Hepatology hosts annual GI and Liver Research Day
The UC Davis Health Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology will host its “GI and Liver Research Day” focusing on challenges and opportunities related to the use of AI and digital technology.
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February 28, 2024UC Davis AI leaders encourage organizations to integrate social determinants of health at the point of care
VALID AI, a collective focused on generative AI, is launching a challenge to integrate social determinants of health as social vital signs at the point of care.
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February 21, 2024UC Davis Health launches digital inclusion program
A new collaboration between UC Davis Health and Verizon Business will provide access to technology, connectivity, and health care for underserved populations.
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February 07, 2024UC Davis Health launches at-home care program transforming post-angioplasty care
The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine has launched a remote digital care program. The goal is to improve health outcomes for patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention.
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November 08, 2023When isolation increased, telehealth use went down for older adults. Why?
A new study sheds light on disparities in telehealth access and use among older adults, particularly concerning social isolation and loneliness.
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October 09, 2023UC Davis Health, NODE.health, and Leading Health Systems launch VALID AI
A collective of all University of California health systems and partners from the United States and abroad have announced the launch of VALID AI.
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August 30, 2023UC Davis Health brings in-home urgent care to Sacramento
UC Davis Health is collaborating with DispatchHealth on a new urgent medical care at home program, which will provide patients same-day, in-home medical care.
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August 28, 2023Digital pilot program provides opioid overdose surveillance for local counties
A digital pilot program called SMART Cumulus allows health care institutions and public health sites to quickly and easily share data about opioid overdoses.
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July 18, 2023UC Davis Health embarks on innovative care at home journey
With the help of UC Davis Health digital health leaders, the American Medical Association has formulated a comprehensive Health at Home framework.
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July 06, 2023Dennis Chornenky joins UC Davis Health as first chief AI advisor
Dennis Chornenky has been named chief AI advisor and will lead efforts to establish an AI strategy, assuring all AI efforts meet compliance standards.
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March 28, 2023UC Davis Health’s Ashish Atreja listed among top chief digital officers
UC Davis Health’s Ashish Atreja has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the top 35 chief digital officers of health systems to know.
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March 27, 2023New collaboration offers personalized treatment for patients with asthma and COPD
A new collaboration between UC Davis Health and Propeller Health will offer personalized treatment for high-risk patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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January 10, 2023Telehealth cuts health care’s carbon footprint and patient’s costs during pandemic
UC Davis Health researchers assessed the carbon footprint and potential savings in lives, costs and time of telehealth visits during the pandemic’s first two years.
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January 09, 2023UC Davis Health CoLab Incubator announces first startup – WellCent
UC Davis Health’s CoLab Innovation Technology Incubator has announced its first startup – WellCent. The new company has developed an at-home platform to equip patients and caregivers with medical devices and resources.
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December 14, 2022COPD Clinic creates remote patient monitoring program to reduce hospital readmissions
The COPD Clinic has created the first remote patient monitoring program in the Sacramento region to improve care for high-risk patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
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