Explores the damaging potential of speech recognition technology in healthcare settings. 71% of dictated physician notes contained errors, 15% of which were considered critical. Read More
Natural language processing and its implications for the future of medication safety: a narrative review of recent advances and challenges.
Natural language processing can help identify adverse events. Explores the use of NLP to reduce medication errors, highlighting specific challenges and means for improvement. Read More
Speech and Communication Disorders
Topic page describing speech and communication disorders and their various causes. Read More
Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children Aged 5 Years or Younger: Literature Surveillance Report
Summarizes an April 2019 survey of studies relating to developmental language disorder and speech/language delay in young children (both interventions and screening). Identifies specific details regarding scope of studies (bilingual children, oral skills, gesturing, etc.). Read More
Speech and Communication Disorders
Topic page describing speech and communication disorders and their various causes. Read More
Speech Telerehabilitation After Stroke: Proof-of-Concept and Feasibility
Argues that telerehabilitation is a feasible approach to treating stroke survivors with aphasia, a language disorder that occurs in approximately one third of all stroke survivors. Read More
CA SPA 05-010
This state plan amendment updates language for health care services, including several speech-language services. Read More
Florida Waiver Factsheet
This page outlines several FL state waivers and programs, many of which provide speech therapy. Read More
Texas Waiver Factsheet
This page outlines several TX state waivers, many of which provide speech therapy. Read More
Washington State Plan Amendment (SPA) #: 20-0004
This state plan amendment updates language for school-based health care services, including several speech-language services for students. Read More