*Call for Book Chapters for the Springer-Verlag Handbook:****
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*“Intelligent Technologies for Healthcare Business Applications”****
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*(Indexed by Scopus)**/
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*/Editors/
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*Athina Bourdena, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece**
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*Constandinos X. Mavromoustakis, University of Nicosia, Cyprus*
*Evangelos K. Markakis, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece**
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*George Mastorakis, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece*
*Evangelos Pallis, University of West Attica, Greece*
The healthcare industry has long been at the forefront of innovation
and technological advancement, and intelligent technologies have the
potential to revolutionize the way healthcare businesses operate.
From improving patient outcomes to streamlining administrative
processes, intelligent technologies can offer a range of benefits to
healthcare businesses. One of the most promising areas for
intelligent technologies in healthcare is in the field of predictive
analytics. Predictive analytics uses data mining, machine learning,
and other advanced analytics techniques to identify patterns and
relationships in large data sets. By analyzing patient data,
healthcare businesses can identify trends and risk factors that can
help them to predict and prevent health problems before they occur.
For example, predictive analytics can be used to identify patients
who are at high risk of developing a particular disease or condition,
and to provide targeted interventions to prevent the condition from
developing. Another promising area for intelligent technologies in
healthcare is in the field of telehealth (telemedicine). Telehealth
allows healthcare professionals to provide remote care to patients,
using video conferencing, remote monitoring devices, and other
technologies. Telehealth can help to improve access to healthcare,
particularly for patients in rural or remote areas, and can also help
to reduce healthcare costs by minimizing the need for in-person
visits. Intelligent technologies such as machine learning and natural
language processing can be used to analyze patient data collected
through telehealth visits, and to provide personalized
recommendations for care.
Intelligent technologies can also be used to improve the efficiency
of administrative processes in healthcare businesses. For example,
machine learning algorithms can be used to analyze patient data and
identify patterns that can help to optimize scheduling and resource
allocation. Similarly, natural language processing can be used to
automate the processing of medical records and other administrative
documents, freeing up healthcare professionals to focus on patient
care. One of the most exciting areas for intelligent technologies in
healthcare is in the development of personalized medicine.
Personalized medicine uses data analytics and other advanced
technologies to identify the unique characteristics of individual
patients, and to tailor treatment plans to their specific needs. For
example, genetic data can be used to identify patients who are at
high risk of developing certain diseases, and to provide personalized
interventions to prevent or treat those conditions. However, there
are also some challenges and concerns associated with the use of
intelligent technologies in healthcare. One of the biggest concerns
is around data privacy and security. Healthcare businesses need to
ensure that patient data is kept secure and confidential, and that it
is only used for legitimate purposes. They also need to ensure that
their employees are trained to use intelligent technologies safely
and ethically, and that they understand the potential risks and
limitations of these technologies. In a general context, intelligent
technologies have the potential to transform the healthcare industry,
offering a range of benefits from improved patient outcomes to
streamlined administrative processes. However, healthcare businesses
need to be aware of the challenges and concerns associated with the
use of these technologies, and to take steps to ensure that they are
used safely and ethically. By doing so, they can unlock the full
potential of intelligent technologies to improve healthcare outcomes
for patients around the world.
Sections of interest include but are /_not limited_/ to:/
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/Section I — Introduction of AI and healthcare//
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/Section II — Architectures and intelligent systems for AI and
healthcare convergence/
/Section III— IoT with Machine Learning and Artificial System
technologies//
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/Section IV— AI and 6G mobile systems/
/Section V— AI enabled healthcare systems//
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/Section VI— Performance Evaluation of Deep Learning and IoT-related
mechanisms/
/We strongly welcome _other topic suggestions_//./_
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_Schedule & Deadlines_
·*_15^th September 2023 (deadline extended)_*
Full chapter submission via e-mail: [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>
·*_15^th October 2023_*_*
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Review comments
·*_31^st October 2023_*
Submission of the revised version
·*_30^th November 2023 _*
Final acceptance notification
·*_31^st December 2023_**__*
Final manuscript_
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