What You Should Know: - GE HealthCare is revolutionizing cardiac assessments at the point of care with the launch of Vscan Air SL with Caption AI. - The innovative solution combines the portability and ease of use of the Vscan Air SL handheld ultrasound with the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to guide clinicians in capturing high-quality cardiac images and automatically estimate ejection fraction. Early Heart Disease Detection Early detection of heart disease is crucial for
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RUSH Adopts Suki AI Assistant to Reduce Clinician Burnout
What You Should Know: Suki, the leader in voice artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare, today announced that RUSH University System for Health, an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of individuals and diverse communities, will be trialing its AI Assistant.With deep Electronic Health Record (EHR) integrations and a wide range of capabilities including ambient note generation, seamless coding, and Siri-like dictate and command modes, Suki operates
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Democratizing Healthcare: How Telehealth and AI Are Transforming Access and Affordability
Each year, the financial barriers to healthcare continue to become more pronounced in the US. For example, the health expenditure per person in the US was $12,555 in 2022, with comparable countries spending about half of that. These costs can put such strain on Americans that a 2023 poll from KFF found that one in four adults will outright skip or postpone getting healthcare, which rises to six in ten among uninsured adults. There are other accessibility barriers to
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15-Second Heart Failure Test: Eko’s AI Stethoscope Gets FDA Nod
What You Should Know: - Eko Health, a provider of AI-powered heart and lung disease detection today announced FDA clearance for its Low EF detection AI. - Built in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, the AI allows U.S. healthcare providers to detect Low Ejection Fraction (LVEF), a crucial indicator of heart failure, in just 15 seconds using a standard Eko stethoscope during a routine physical exam. Importance of Early Detection The advancement in early detection signifies a major medical
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Aegis Ventures Launches “Digital Consortium” with 9 Health Systems for Healthcare Innovation
What You Should Know: - Aegis Ventures, a New York-based healthcare venture studio, announced the formation of the Digital Consortium, a groundbreaking initiative designed to tackle some of healthcare's most pressing challenges with nine leading health systems. - Consortium members will innovate directly with Aegis to co-develop, invest in, and deploy healthtech solutions that address healthcare’s most urgent quality, equity, and cost problems, and enable them to better care for the
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John Snow Labs Launches No-Code Generative AI Lab
What You Should Know: - John Snow Labs launches Generative AI Lab, a first-of-its-kind platform empowering healthcare professionals, even those without coding experience, to harness the power of artificial intelligence. - By eliminating coding barriers and prioritizing human oversight, John Snow Labs is paving the way for a future where AI can be a powerful tool for improving healthcare outcomes. Building Better Models Without the Code Traditionally, building and training AI models
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Viome’s Oral Cancer Detection Test with Henry Schein
What You Should Know: Viome, a leading innovator of health technology and personalized health solutions, is partnering with Henry Schein to provide better access to Viome’s Oral Health Pro™ With CancerDetect™.Viome’s laboratory-developed test helps detect early biomarkers of oral and throat cancers, enhancing practitioners’ ability to effectively harness the power of preventive care and improve patient outcomes. Revolutionizing Oral Cancer Detection: Henry Schein and Viome
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Zephyr AI Appoints Rachael Brake, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer
What You Should Know: - Zephyr AI, Inc. ("Zephyr AI"), a pioneering healthcare technology company announced the appointment of Rachael Brake, PhD, as its new Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). - In her new role as CSO, Dr. Brake will spearhead Zephyr AI's scientific, strategic, and commercial endeavors, leveraging her extensive experience in precision medicine and immuno-oncology. Dr. Rachael Brake Bio/Background Before joining Zephyr AI, Dr. Rachael Brake served as the Chief Scientific
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Virtual Second Opinions Saves $8,700 Per Patient, Study Reveals
What You Should Know: - A new study by The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, a leader in virtual second opinions (VSOs), reveals significant cost savings and improved care for patients. - The quantitative analysis, conducted by an independent third party, demonstrates that VSOs generate an average savings of $8,705 per patient. Reduced Misdiagnoses and Overtreatment Lead to Cost Savings The study highlights the potential for VSOs to prevent misdiagnoses and unnecessary procedures.
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Providence Spins Out Praia Health Secures $20M for Digitally Driven Health System Transformation
What You Should Know: Praia Health, a newly formed digital health company, today announced the closing of a $20 million oversubscribed Series A financing led by Frist Cressey Ventures and backed by SignalFire, Epsilon Health Investors and Providence Ventures.The funding will bolster the platform’s ability to revolutionize the delivery of individualized health solutions at scale, enabling digitally driven health system transformation. Praia Health: Transforming
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