Stay up-to-date on the latest in health tech, digital health and health AI news with this weekly brief. This is news from the week of April 27 to May 1.
AI Tool could spot ADHD years before pediatric diagnoses: study
Artificial intelligence tools can analyze electronic health records (EHRs) to accurately estimate a child’s risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) before typical diagnosis, a new study from Duke Health found.
Researchers analyzed EHRs from more than 140,000 children with and without ADHD diagnoses for the April 27 study. A specialized AI model was trained to examine medical history and was able to recognize combinations of events that were present years prior to an ADHD diagnosis.
While researchers say the tool was highly accurate at estimating risk for children ages 5 years and older, it did not make any diagnoses.
“This is not an AI doctor,” said Matthew Engelhard, M.D., Ph.D., senior author of the study, in a statement. “It’s a tool to help clinicians focus their time and resources, so kids who need help don’t fall through the cracks or wait years for answers.”
Auxira Health, St. Luke’s University Health Network partner on cardiologist support platform
Auxira Health and Bethlehem, Penn.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network announced a collaboration that implements Auxira’s model to support cardiologists across the health system.
The model adds a virtual care team to support individual cardiologists, including nurse practitioners and medical assistants, who assist in care coordination online. It’s currently being used by 24 cardiologists, the organizations say, with plans to expand across the St. Luke’s Heart and Vascular network in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
“This collaboration allows us to strengthen the connection between patients and their doctors, while surrounding them with a broader care team that enhances follow-up and continuity, said Ray Durkin, M.D., cardiology chair at St. Luke’s, in a statement. “It’s another step in ensuring that every patient receives both the personal attention they trust and the nationally recognized quality they deserve.”
Turn.io announces Chat for Health Accelerator 2026 program
SaaS platform Turn.io announced it is now accepting applications for its Chat for Health Accelerator Program, which will support 10 healthcare organizations across the global south.
The 2026 iteration of the program will aid organizations in building, testing and scaling artificial intelligence-powered chat and voice services on WhatsApp. Voice capabilities are provided by ElevenLabs and AI capabilities are provided by Anthropic.
"Primary healthcare across the Global South is at a turning point," said Gustav Praekelt, Turn.io co-founder, in a statement. "The results from the 2025 cohort showed what is possible when organizations already delivering care at scale are given the right tools and support. Chat and voice AI are not experiments anymore, they are working in the field, improving outcomes, and reaching patients who would otherwise be left out."
Praekelt added that the focus of the 2026 program will be “on what becomes possible when voice removes the literacy barrier entirely.”
From July to December 2026, selected organizations will build and launch live AI-enabled services on WhatsApp, aiming to increase care access through reaching low-literacy and multilingual patients, track real-time performance and strengthen sustainability models. At the program’s end, the company says participants will have a model ready to scale.
Applications will close on May 31.
The program has run since 2021, supporting over 70 organizations in building out their AI-powered capabilities across healthcare, education, civic engagement and economic inclusion, the company says.
Sage launches EHR-integrated workflows for senior care
Integrated care platform Sage announced Tuesday the launch of Tasking, a “first-of-its-kind” workflow that uses bi-directional electronic health record (EHR) integration to unify care.
Tasking also allows caregivers to document tasks in real time and provides leadership with better operational visibility.
The workflow was brought to market through a partnership with clinical software solution ALIS.
“With Tasking, we’re removing one of the biggest sources of friction in care delivery: disconnected workflows,” said Ellen Johnson, Sage co-founder and chief product officer, in a statement. “Caregivers shouldn’t have to chase information or spend the end of their shifts catching up on documentation. By bringing planned and unplanned care into one simple experience, we’re helping teams stay focused on delivering great care to residents.”