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Real-Time AI Alerts Reduce Patient Deaths by 43%, Mount Sinai Study Finds
– A new study from Mount Sinai Hospital suggests artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve patient outcomes by predicting and preventing health decline. The research, published in Critical Care Medicine, found hospitalized patients receiving AI-generated alerts about potential health deterioration were 43% more likely to receive escalated care and far less likely to die.
Clinical Decision Support Solutions Can Prevent 95% Of Medication Errors In The Operating Room
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital brings promising news for surgical patients. Researchers have found that specialized computer software can dramatically reduce medication errors in the operating room, potentially preventing harm to patients. The study, published in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia, published by Wolters Kluwer found that this...
Amwell Appoints Roy Schoenberg to Executive Vice Chairman, Ido Schoenberg to Serve as Sole CEO
– Amwell announced a significant leadership transition. Co-founder and visionary healthcare technology leader Roy Schoenberg, M.D., M.P.H., will transition from his role as president and co-CEO to become the Executive Vice Chairman of Amwell’s Board of Directors. – Ido Schoenberg, M.D., will take on the role of sole Chief...
USCDI+ Milestone: ONC and HRSA Modernization Initiative Goes Live
– A significant step forward was achieved recently in the joint initiative between the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). – The collaboration focuses on improving data reporting for HRSA Health Center Program grantees, which serve medically underserved...
Virtual Nursing: The New Solution Addressing Healthcare Challenges
In an age where technology consistently reshapes various sectors, healthcare and elder care stand transformed. The emergence of virtual nursing heralds a transformative approach to patient care, reshaping how we tackle healthcare hurdles. With an expanding population and surging healthcare needs, virtual nursing introduces groundbreaking remedies to bridge existing gaps.
Securing Your Hospital Network: Vendor Solutions Beyond Encryption
Modern healthcare environments are charged with processing massive amounts of patient data in tandem with an extensive network of connected clinical and administrative devices that can be infiltrated by hackers to access the entire system and hold mission-critical and patient-related information and services hostage. The robust data sets that can be exposed as well as the ensuing repercussions to reputation and profit means that the average cost of a healthcare data breach in 2022 was US$10.1 million across 17 countries – the most expensive of any industry for twelve consecutive years according to the current annual IBM Security Report on the cost of a data breach.
Telehealth Company Done CEO Arrested in $100M Adderall Scheme
– Two executives from a California telehealth company Done Inc. were arrested on Thursday for allegedly operating a $100M scheme to distribute Adderall and Ritalin to illegitimate patients. – David Brody, Done’s clinical president, and Ruthia He, the founder and CEO, are accused of conspiring to provide easy access to...
VA Extends Oracle EHR Modernization Contract
– The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it is extending its contract with Oracle to continue delivering a modern electronic health record (EHR) system for veterans across the country. – The contract extension signifies the progress made in fortifying the EHR system and its positive impact on...
84% of Patients Would Participate in a Hospital-at-Home Program In Order To Get Home Sooner
– As waivers allowing in-home patient care expire this year, a new survey by Vivalink, a leader in digital healthcare solutions, reveals a growing public interest in Hospital at Home (HaH) programs. – The survey polled over 1,000 U.S. consumers aged 40 and over, highlighting a significant shift towards embracing...
Modern Medical Supplier Better Health Secures $14M for Peer-to-Peer Support Model
– Better Health, a medical supply and support provider built on peer-to-peer connection, announces $14 million in strategic funding, which includes investments from Healthworx, the innovation and investment arm of CareFirst Inc., UHealth – University of Miami Health System, and Mosaic General Partnership. – This investment underscores the industry’s...
CipherHealth Launches AI Summaries to Transform Patient Rounding
– CipherHealth, a recognized leader and innovator in patient-centered communications and insights for the nation’s leading healthcare systems, today announced the launch of AI Summaries for its rounding toolkit, CipherRounds. – Harnessing the power of generative AI, the new solution elevates and personalizes interactions by seamlessly surfacing contextual insights...
Cognizant Unveils Healthcare Large Language Models (LLMs) on Google Cloud’s GenAI Platform
– As part of an expanded partnership announced last August, Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) has launched the first set of healthcare large language model (LLM) solutions on Google Cloud’s generative AI (genAI) technology, including the company’s Vertex AI platform and Gemini models, aimed at redesigning healthcare administrative processes and improving experiences.
Abridge AI Slashes Clinician Burnout by 40% at CHRISTUS Health
– Abridge announced an enterprise-wide agreement with CHRISTUS Health, an international, not-for-profit health system based in Texas with 15,000 physicians and more than 600 care centers. – With Abridge’s generative AI solution for clinical documentation in use over the last few months, CHRISTUS clinicians have already experienced a significant reduction...
Ushur Unveils AI-Powered Solutions to Streamline Care Navigation for Health Plans and TPAs
– Ushur, the leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation (CXA), announced the launch of pre-built, self-service solutions designed to revolutionize care navigation for health plans and third-party administrators (TPAs). – The AI-powered tools address the growing need for efficient and effective member support, particularly in navigating complex health journeys like...
Closing the Cell Therapy Access Gap with Closed Manufacturing Systems
Cell and gene therapies have the potential to revolutionize medicine. These groundbreaking treatments use living cells to target and treat disease, and they will have a profound impact on the treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, and beyond. However, while scientific advancements in this field are accelerating quickly, manufacturing these treatments has remained costly and slow.
DexCare Secures Strategic Investments from Tampa General, Community Health Network, Texa Health
– DexCare, Inc., a provider of care orchestration platforms for health systems, announced today the addition of three strategic investors: Community Health Network, Tampa General Hospital, and Texas Health Resources. – These new partners join DexCare’s impressive roster of existing health system investors, including Providence, Kaiser Permanente, and Mass-General Brigham....
Komodo Health Unveils Integrated Patient Insurance Dataset for Life Sciences
– Komodo Health, a provider of real-world healthcare data and analytics, today announced the launch of Komodo Patient Insurance™ (KPI). – The new offering delivers the most comprehensive view of patient insurance status available, encompassing over 200 million de-identified U.S. patient lives. KPI: Unprecedented Depth and Accuracy. KPI surpasses...
Foresite Capital Closes $900M Fund Targeting Precision Medicine & Innovation
– Foresite Capital, a San Francisco, CA-based healthcare and life sciences investment firm, announced today the successful closing of its sixth fund with a significant $900M in capital commitments. This new fund fuels Foresite’s mission to invest in groundbreaking technologies across the healthcare spectrum. – Fund VI attracted a...
NeuroFlow Acquires Owl, Creating Behavioral Health Measurement Powerhouse
– NeuroFlow, a provider of behavioral health technology infrastructure, announced the acquisition of Owl, a measurement-based care (MBC) technology company. – The strategic acquisition positions NeuroFlow as a leader in behavioral health measurement and engagement, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions for a wider range of healthcare settings. – While...
Wheel Launches AI-Powered Platform for Virtual Care, Horizon
– Wheel, a leading provider of telehealth and virtual care solutions, announces the launch of its AI-driven Horizon™ platform. – Horizon sets a new standard in care delivery by using AI to provide health plans, digital health solution providers, and life sciences companies with an ‘easy button’ to instantly scale their new and existing virtual care programs across the U.S. This ensures better patient experiences, improved outcomes, and intelligent insights from every program.
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