Sarasota Memorial robotic pet study shows benefits for dementia patients

A year-long clinical trial at Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) has proven that robotic pets significantly enhance patient outcomes for those with dementia. For nurses, these “social robots” provide a vital, non-pharmacological way to manage agitation and anxiety as patients transition from acute hospital care to home recovery. Read More

Real Results, Right Now: How Epic AI Is Reducing Costs, Improving Care, and Helping Patients 

Epic unveiled a new family of foundation models today called “Curiosity,” trained on anonymized real-world records to forecast future diagnoses and procedures. For discharge nurses, these models provide a 12-hour “safety window” to identify potential post-acute needs, allowing for coordination to begin before the patient is even stable for transfer. Read More