From diagnosis to prescription, each facet of healthcare delivery hinges on the reliability of digital infrastructure in assuring the patient-care experience. Technical issues can impact diagnostic tests, disrupt scheduling, impair the delivery of prescription services, damage campus-wide communications, and ultimately, harm the patient-care experience.
To prevent this type of risk, health system IT departments need an independent means to monitor the health of their clinical and business
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Archives for June 2024
Boston Scientific Acquires Silk Road Medical for $1.16B, Bolstering Stroke Prevention
What You Should Know:
- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Silk Road Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SILK) for approximately $1.16 billion ($27.50 per share). Silk Road Medical is a leading innovator in minimally invasive stroke prevention technologies for patients with carotid artery disease.
- The acquisition strengthens Boston Scientific's position in the vascular medicine field, offering physicians a broader range of solutions for
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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.
AI's Role in Clinical Documentation and Coding
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Alarming Nurse Shortage Threatens Healthcare System, But Solutions Emerge
What You Should Know:
- A new report by Incredible Health, the leading platform for connecting nurses with healthcare employers, paints a concerning picture of the American healthcare system. The report, titled "2024 Healthcare Executive Report," reveals a crisis brewing – a deepening shortage of nurses that threatens patient care.
- The US healthcare system is projected to face a staggering shortage of 1 million nurses by 2030. This alarming gap stems from a growing patient
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Athos Therapeutics Taps Vultr Cloud GPU to Power AI Drug Discovery Engine
What You Should Know:
- Vultr, the world’s largest, privately-held cloud computing platform, today announced that Athos Therapeutics, Inc. (“Athos”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has chosen Vultr Cloud GPU to run its AI model training, tuning, and inference.
- Powered by NVIDIA HGX H100 systems and running on Dell
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Q/A: Experian Health’s CPO Talks State of Patient Access
Experian Health, a provider of solutions in revenue cycle management, identity management, patient engagement, and care management, plays a pivotal role in transforming the healthcare landscape. By leveraging advanced data analytics and innovative technology, Experian Health aids healthcare organizations in improving operational efficiency and enhancing patient access to care.
The company has just released its annual “State of Patient Access Survey,” which reveals a notable shift from last
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Hospital Leaders Grapple with Workforce Shortages, Tech Risks, and Financial Pressures: FTI Consulting Survey
What You Should Know:
- FTI Consulting's inaugural Hospital Operations Outlook Survey paints a picture of a healthcare industry navigating a complex post-pandemic environment. While hospitals strive to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities, they grapple with significant challenges, including workforce shortages, financial pressures, and the ever-present threat of cyberattacks.
- The FTI Consulting survey unveils the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing
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Upswing Health & Hinge Health Partner for Virtual Orthopedics
What You Should Know:
- Upswing Health, the surgeon-founded virtual orthopedic care company, today announced a partnership with Hinge Health, a company dedicated to transforming the way that musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are prevented and treated, while lowering costs and improving outcomes.
- This collaboration aims to provide an integrated care experience for clients utilizing both Hinge Health and Upswing Health.
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WakeMed Deploys Real-Time Care Intelligence to Enhance Care Coordination
What You Should Know:
- Bamboo Health, the leader in Real-Time Care Intelligence™, has teamed up with WakeMed, a nationally recognized 970-bed not-for-profit health care system founded and based in Raleigh, N.C., to enhance care collaboration and further improve patient care outcomes.
- By integrating a suite of cohesive Bamboo
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Mika Health, AstraZeneca, and Daiichi Sankyo Partner on UNITE Program
What You Should Know:
- 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 way for AI-powered solutions in other disease areas.
Mika Health: A Proven Digital Therapeutic Platform
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