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Peter Shen, North America head of digital and automation at Siemens Healthineers, believes many clinicians don't use AI algorithms either because they don't understand how they work or because very few AI tools receive reimbursement.

The Health Tech Investment Act would establish a reimbursement pathway for FDA-cleared AI-enabled medical devices. 

The company's technology enables gesture recognition by detecting subtle muscle movements without skin contact.

Bob Dichter, founder and career coach at Phoenix Rising Career Services, recommends that newcomers to the industry determine how their knowledge and experience can apply to healthcare IT and articulate their value clearly.

Debra Beauregard of Rady Children's Health says aligning new technology with a hospital's strategic priorities and ensuring that clinicians understand the digital road map are essential to making hospitals smarter.

The acquisition brings the parties' cross-litigation alleging patent infringements to a close. 

The funding round brings the company's total raise to $1.86 billion since it launched in 2018.

The company offers ICHRA plans, allowing employers to offer tax-free allowances to employees, who can then choose personalized health, dental and vision benefits.

The California-based company will use the funds to expand its healthcare advocate network nationwide and accelerate its development.

Panelists and attendees, including the director of innovation at Northwestern Medicine and director of medical intelligence and innovation at Rady Children's Health, reflect on presentations and discussions had at the Preconference Forum.