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AI in Healthcare: Enhancing Data Quality & Reducing Clinician Burden
Healthcare is on the cusp of a transformative era, with artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) demonstrating remarkable potential in streamlining clinical documentation, quality measurement, and medical coding. As these technologies mature, forward-thinking healthcare provider organizations are exploring ways to leverage AI to improve data quality, reduce clinician burden, and ultimately enhance patient care.
Mika Health, AstraZeneca, and Daiichi Sankyo Partner on UNITE Program
– Mika Health, a leading developer of digital therapeutics for cancer patients, announced a collaborative initiative called “UNITE” alongside pharmaceutical giants AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo. – The strategic initiative signifies a commitment to cross-industry collaboration to enhance the lives of cancer patients and is expected to pave the...
Canopy Expands Real-Time Wearable Safety for Healthcare Workers Beyond Hospital Walls
– Canopy, the leading provider of wearable safety technology for healthcare workers, announced a significant expansion of its platform. – The company unveiled two key innovations: Wear-1, a new wearable safety button, and Canopy Go, a home health solution. This expansion extends real-time safety support beyond hospital walls, protecting healthcare workers wherever they provide care.
US Hospitals Make Strides in Interoperability, But Challenges Remain for Physicians: ONC Report
– A new Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) brief explores advancements in electronic health record (EHR) interoperability across US hospitals and physicians, highlighting both progress and areas for continued focus. – The ONC has tracked progress in healthcare data exchange since 2014. The data shows a...
Millie Maternity Clinic Delivers Promising Outcomes with Midwifery-Led, Tech-Enabled Model
– Millie, a modern maternity clinic, revealed promising maternal health outcomes from the first cohort of more than 150 births from its hybrid model that combines midwifery-led care, doulas, and OB-GYN support. Millie’s unique hybrid model, combining midwifery-led care, doula support, and OB-GYN collaboration, is showing significant improvements in maternal...
Healthcare Leaders Embrace Virtual Care and AI to Combat Staffing Crisis: Philips Future Health Index 2024
– A new report by Philips, the Future Health Index 2024, paints a concerning picture of the healthcare industry struggling with significant staffing shortages. – The report, based on a survey of 3,000 healthcare leaders across 14 countries, reveals how this crisis is impacting both staff and patients. Burnout and...
Color and Carrum Health Parnter for End-to-End Cancer Care
– Color Health, a leader in comprehensive cancer care, and Carrum Health, known for their value-based cancer treatment programs form a startegic partnership to offer employers an end-to-end cancer program. – By providing a seamless, cost-effective, and patient-centric experience, the end-to-end cancer program empowers employers to combat rising cancer rates...
HHAeXchange Acquires Cashé to Strengthen Homecare Operations
– HHAeXchange, a provider of homecare management solutions, announced its acquisition of Cashé Software, a Minnesota-based leader in homecare operations and billing software. – The strategic acquisition unites two industry heavyweights, creating a powerhouse equipped to serve the ever-growing homecare market. Since 2004, Cashé has been a trusted partner...
Salesforce Launches AI-Powered Life Sciences Cloud for Pharma and MedTech
– Salesforce announced the general availability of Life Sciences Cloud, a platform for pharmaceutical (pharma) and medical technology (medtech) organizations to help personalize patient and healthcare professional (HCP) engagement and streamline clinical operations with data, automation, and trusted AI. – By harnessing the power of AI and automation, it empowers...
What Will It Take to Achieve Value From Digitally Enabled Diabetes Care?
A report from the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) found that many digital diabetes management platforms aren’t providing meaningful ROI for patients or the health system as a whole. Users of common technologies only see small, incremental clinical benefits, such as 0.23%–0.60% point reduction in HbA1c when compared to traditional care. Meanwhile, some health plans and employers are actually seeing an increase in overall costs as spending on these platforms can often exceed savings from improved clinical outcomes.
Telepsychiatry Practice Talkiatry Secures $130M to Expand Value-Based Mental Healthcare Model
– Talkiatry, a leading provider of high-quality, in-network psychiatric care raises $130M led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) with participation from Perceptive Advisors and debt financing from Banc of California. – Talkiatry boasts in-network status with over 60 health plans, including major insurers like Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United...
5 Trends to Combat Staff Shortages & Boost Healthcare Efficiency
The challenge of staff shortages in healthcare continues to remain persistent in the United States. To help mitigate what could be a long-term challenge, according to an article in TIME, institutions are staffing facilities with temporary health professionals due to rising turnover, fluctuations in demand, and evolving appreciation for work-life balance. Fortunately, in this dynamic healthcare landscape, some technologies continue to evolve, offering solutions to help address these ongoing staff shortages.
Medidata Launches New AI Solution to Modernize the Data Experience in Clinical Trials
– Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes brand and leading provider of clinical trial solutions to the life sciences industry, today announced the launch of Medidata Clinical Data Studio, a unified experience that unlocks the true power of clinical research data. – This groundbreaking technology gives stakeholders greater control over the...
Payers: Digital Health Investments Increase Member Satisfaction
– The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by advancements in digital health technology. A recent EY Health Pulse Survey reveals a wave of positive changes, with members experiencing greater control, easier access to information, and improved satisfaction thanks to these advancements. – With a focus on personalization,...
Riverside University Health System to Build $580M Behavioral Health Campus
– Riverside University Health System (RUHS) and PMB broke ground on an unprecedented project, The Wellness Village in Mead Valley, that will transform healthcare by integrating behavioral health treatment with medical care and social services. – Slated for completion in 2026, The Wellness Village will serve as a beacon of...
OpenAI, Color Health Launch Cancer Copilot Tool To Expedite Cancer Treatment
– Cancer – the second leading cause of death in the United States – is a complex disease requiring timely diagnosis and treatment. Delays in either can significantly impact patient outcomes. – Color Health, a company dedicated to improving access to healthcare, has partnered with OpenAI to pioneer...
3 Ways AI Can Reduce Relapse Rates in Behavioral Health
– Relapse rates in behavioral health treatment are a persistent hurdle. Up to 80% of people with substance use disorders will relapse at some point, causing discouragement for both patients and providers. However, a new weapon is emerging in the fight for sustained recovery: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Early Intervention: Catching...
Parachute Health Launches Integrated Solution of DME Ordering with Prior Authorization
– Parachute Health, a platform for DME (Durable Medical Equipment) and HME (Home Medical Equipment) ordering, has announced a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionize the DME ordering process. – The strategic collaboration aims to streamline ePrescribing, eliminate prior authorization burdens, and ultimately reduce costs for everyone involved. Prior Authorization Headaches a...
Back to Basics with Cutting-Edge Solutions for Medical Campuses
What do universities, colleges, and large medical facilities have in common? Expansive campuses comprised of halls, common areas, living spaces, labs, and outdoor areas. While serving vastly different purposes, these institutions share the need to secure both people and property over a sprawling geographic area. Though it may seem like they could have similar security technology needs, in reality, what’s happening on the ground on those campuses varies wildly.
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