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WellSpan Health Launches First Patient-Facing GenAI Healthcare Agent
– WellSpan Health, a leading integrated healthcare provider known for its innovation, is partnering with Hippocratic AI, a pioneer in healthcare-focused large language models, to introduce a groundbreaking clinical GenAI healthcare agent. – The conversational AI-powered service will directly interact with patients, enhancing healthcare access, equity, and outcomes. Improve Access...
GoodRx Partners with ARS to Offer Discounted neffy® for Allergy Relief
– GoodRx, a prominent prescription savings platform in the U.S., has joined forces with ARS Pharmaceuticals to offer the lowest discounted cash price for neffy®, a revolutionary needle-free treatment for Type I allergic reactions. – The partnership makes neffy available for $199 at over 70,000 pharmacies across the nation,...
Mission Bio Launches First-of-its-kind Single-cell Genome Integrity Solution
Mission Bio, a leader in single-cell multiomics solutions for precision medicine, today announced the launch of its Tapestri® Genome Integrity CNV Solution. This new product is the only single-cell high-throughput solution for measuring genome-wide copy number variants (CNVs) on the market and is designed to fulfill important needs in the critical areas of therapeutic development oncology research.
Cognoa Launches First State Medicaid Program to Cover AI-Powered Autism Diagnostic
Cognoa, a leading child development and behavioral health company, today announced its inclusion as a covered benefit under Wyoming Medicaid that will cover the cost of the company’s flagship product, Canvas Dx – the first FDA authorized diagnostic for children at risk of developmental delays including autism. Wyoming’s...
How GenAI Solves for Challenges in the Healthcare Front Office
While in recent years healthcare has made significant strides toward optimizing the customer experience, the industry is now at an inflection point with the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). With its highly trained and expensive talent and mountains of unstructured data, healthcare is uniquely suited to leverage GenAI to drive productivity and an improved consumer and employee experience. In fact, according to McKinsey, healthcare companies could unlock up to $1 trillion in value by applying GenAI solutions to unstructured data.
Medidata Launches Patient Payments: Streamlining Clinical Trial Reimbursements
– Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes brand and leading provider of clinical trial solutions to the life sciences industry, today announced the launch of Medidata Patient Payments, a new solution that streamlines trial-related stipends and reimbursements for patients participating in clinical research. – This offering automates the payment lifecycle and...
Novant Health to Deploy CitiusTech’s Enterprise Data & Decision Intelligence Services
– Novant Health, a leading integrated healthcare network with over 850 locations across North Carolina and South Carolina has selected CitiusTech as the preferred vendor for Enterprise Data & Decision Intelligence services. – Novant Health turned to CitiusTech to leverage enterprise data to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency through...
How Next-Gen Sleep Monitoring Can Help Children and Adolescents Achieve Academic Success
It’s no secret that sleep is crucial for children’s health and academic performance. A good night’s rest enhances cognitive functions like memory and problem-solving, which are vital for learning and test performance. Aside from academic performance, adequate sleep promotes a myriad of different physical and emotional benefits, including stress management, a more positive outlook on life, proper growth, immune function, and much more.
UPGRADEing Healthcare: Empowering Caretakers with Top-Tier Cybersecurity Readiness
Billions in payments disrupted. Patient care stalled. Personal data of one in three Americans exposed. The February ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth subsidiary, didn’t just shake the industry—it shattered it. It shouldn’t take massive breaches to highlight the glaring need for better cybersecurity in healthcare, but unfortunately here we are. In response, the White House is now stepping in, commiting over $50 million for the UPGRADE Program. This landmark initiative advocates for stricter cybersecurity measures to safeguard our hospitals from future threats.
Zing Health Raises $140M to Expand Medicare Advantage Plans for Underserved Seniors
– Zing Health, a trailblazing Medicare Advantage insurer, has announced a successful $140M funding round. The round includes participation from Health 2047 Capital Partners, CRG, and First Trust Capital Partners, alongside existing investors Newlight Partners, Town Hall Ventures, Health 2047, and Leavitt Equity Partners. – The investment will fuel the...
Mount Sinai and Noom Partner to Deliver Holistic Weight Loss Support
– Mount Sinai Health System, a leading U.S. healthcare provider, and Noom, a pioneer in digital health and chronic disease prevention, have joined forces to offer patients a comprehensive approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. – The partnership aims to bridge the gap between doctor visits by providing...
Qure.ai Raises $65M to Expand Healthcare AI Solutions Globally
– Qure.ai, a prominent global innovator in healthcare AI, has successfully closed a $65M in Series D funding round led by Lightspeed and 360 ONE Asset, with contributions from Merck Global Health Innovation Fund and Kae Capital. The round also included participation from existing investors, including Novo Holdings, HealthQuad, and TeamFund.
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly When Leveraging AI in Healthcare
Much has been discussed about artificial intelligence (AI) and the impressive proliferation of Generative AI (GenAI) over the last several months. It is staggering. As I think about the potential changes and impacts of leveraging AI and GenAI within a healthcare organization, I can’t help but think about the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Edifecs and HealthEdge Partner to Streamline Healthcare Data Exchange
– Edifecs and HealthEdge, two leading healthcare technology companies, have announced a strategic partnership to natively integrate Edifecs’ EDI Gateway offerings with HealthEdge’s HealthRules Payer claims adjudication system. – This partnership will enable organizations to confidently navigate complex regulatory landscapes while also laying the foundation for future advancements...
Pomelo Care Acquires The Doula Network to Offer Virtual & In-Person Care
– Pomelo Care, a provider of evidence-based maternity care, has acquired The Doula Network, the largest network of credentialed, in-network doulas in the United States. – The acquisition expands Pomelo’s reach to over 15 million covered lives, including more than 1 in 6 Medicaid beneficiaries nationally. By integrating doula care into its evidence-based, hybrid care model, Pomelo is expanding access to high-quality care, improving outcomes for mothers and infants, and promoting health equity.
Beyond FHIR: AI’s Potential to Revolutionize Healthcare Data Insights
For decades, one of the most daunting tasks in healthcare has been managing and making sense of the vast amounts of data generated annually. From patient and outcomes data to billing and scheduling data, the list goes on and on. The predominant challenge lies not just in quantity but like...
Everise Acquires CGS Healthcare Vertical, Expands US Footprint and Service Offerings
– Everise, a global leader in healthcare customer experience (CX), today announced its acquisition of Continuum Global Solutions’ (CGS) healthcare vertical from Skyview Capital. – Everise’s acquisition of CGS’s healthcare vertical is a strategic move that will significantly enhance its capabilities in the healthcare CX space. Expanded...
How to Implement Remote Therapeutic Monitoring with Success
Implementing remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) successfully holds the key to revolutionizing healthcare delivery, enhancing patient outcomes and care efficiency. RTM leverages digital health technologies to monitor patients’ conditions and adherence to treatment plans in real time, facilitating timely interventions and personalized care. This innovative approach not only empowers patients by providing them with continuous support but also allows healthcare providers to make data-driven decisions for the most precise and proactive care possible. To maximize the benefits of RTM, it is essential to understand how it fits into a holistic digital health strategy and how to properly engage providers and patients.
PicnicHealth Launches Clinical Services to Enhance Care Management
– PicnicHealth, a pioneer in real-world data (RWD) and clinical AI has unveiled its new Clinical Services division, featuring a Virtual Clinic for patients and a Virtual Site for life sciences companies. This innovative approach, supported by a team of in-house providers, aims to enhance care management for patients and streamline observational research for life sciences.
Humana, Interwell Health Expand Value-Based Kidney Care Agreement to Florida
– Humana Inc., a health and well-being company, and kidney care management company Interwell Health are expanding their value-based care agreement to include Florida. – The expansion will provide eligible Humana Medicare Advantage members living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in Florida with access to Interwell’s comprehensive care and specialized resources.
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