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FDA To Speed Up Medical Equipment Approval Process
Monday, November 26
CNBC
The FDA is planning to overhaul a 40-year-old clearance process for medical devices. The commissioner says there is new, exciting technology waiting to emerge from the field. Some say the sudden change could leave patients at risk.
Amazon To Use Machine Learning to Mine Patient Data
Wednesday, November 28
EHRIntelligence
Amazon is developing a HIPAA-eligible machine learning tool that will be able to intelligently analyze patient data to reduce the cost of EHR services.
Group of Nurses Win Lottery Then Give It Away
Saturday, December 1
CNBC
A group of nurses from St. Louis won $10,000 playing the lottery. They decided to give the money to two coworkers, one whose 17-year-old son committed suicide the night of the drawing and another whose husband was battling cancer.
