Chatbots Are Not Ready To Be Medical Devices, Experts Argue

Successful implantations of a novel transcatheter mark a major step forward in treating congestion in heart failure, according to the California -based company that developed it. The procedure was part of a feasibility study evaluating the device’s safety.

Confido Health has raised $10m in Series A funding to expand its AI voice agent from patient scheduling into referrals, prescriptions and billing, bringing the total collected to $13m. CEO Chetan Reddy predicts in the next decade, AI use for admin tasks in healthcare will become mainstream.

The US FDA is seeking public input on practical approaches to evaluating the performance of AI-enabled medical devices. The agency says it wants to build off insights gained from a public advisory committee last year that discussed how best to evaluate these devices once they are in use.

A third of clinicians in India hinted in a recent survey that they are considering leaving the profession within the next two to three years. Rising patient volumes, long working hours, and administrative burdens combine to create a workforce at risk of attrition, even as demand for medical services