What You Should Know:
- Leidos announced a collaboration with CareDx – The Transplant Company™ (Nasdaq: CDNA) to drive a major modernization of the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).
- The initiative seeks to transform the organ transplantation process, making it more transparent, inclusive, and effective for patients across the nation.
Contract Award Details
Leidos, in collaboration with CareDx, was awarded a multiple-award, indefinite
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2025 is the Year of Building Resilience with Emerging Health Technology
The next 12 months hold immense potential for technological innovation in healthcare, but this rapid pace of change brings both opportunities and risks. As health systems adapt, continuous feedback will be necessary to make sure AI is serving its purpose to alleviate stressors while moving the industry forward. In doing so, AI has the potential to open doors for new applications that could solve complex issues within the healthcare sector, and possibly even cross over into other markets.
We
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Denver Health to Deploy Nabla’s Ambient AI Asst. to Combat Clinician Burnout
What You Should Know:
- Denver Health, an integrated health system and Colorado's primary safety-net provider has partnered with Nabla, an ambient AI technology for healthcare, to deploy its AI-powered assistant across its network of hospitals and clinics.
- The collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organizations, demonstrating the potential of AI to address critical challenges in healthcare delivery, particularly for underserved populations.
8-Week Pilot
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Uber Health Launches Caregiver Solution to Manage Transportation & Deliveries for Loved Ones
What You Should Know:
- Uber Health, a leader in healthcare logistics, has announced Uber Caregiver, a groundbreaking solution designed to simplify the lives of caregivers and their loved ones.
- Launching this summer, Uber Caregiver empowers caregivers to manage transportation, deliveries, and healthcare benefits for their family members, all within a familiar app.
The Growing Need for Caregiver Support
Over 53 million Americans, or one in five, juggle the demanding role
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Imprivata Unveils Imprivata Biometric Patient Identity
What You Should Know:
- Imprivata, a provider of digital identity solutions for critical industries, today announced the launch of Imprivata Biometric Patient Identity. This innovative solution utilizes facial recognition technology to address the growing issue of patient misidentification in healthcare.
- Integrated with Epic, Imprivata Biometric Patient Identity empowers healthcare providers to confidently deliver improved patient care while mitigating the risks associated with
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Arcadia Launches Lakehouse-Powered Data Platform
What You Should Know:
- Arcadia, a healthcare technology company, announced today the launch of its next-generation data platform powered by an open lakehouse architecture.
- By providing a robust, secure, and scalable data platform, Arcadia empowers healthcare organizations to leverage the power of big data, accelerate their digital transformation journey, and ultimately improve patient care.
Boosting Efficiency and AI Adoption
This new lakehouse-powered data platform boasts nearly
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AI Predicts Heart Attacks by Measuring Fat Around Your Heart, Study Finds
What You Should Know:
- New research from Cedars-Sinai uses artificial intelligence (AI) using a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan to quickly and accurately measure heart fat, offering a promising tool for predicting and preventing heart disease.
- The technique, identified by the Division of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and the Biomedical Imaging Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai, can help physicians better understand and manage heart disease risk in
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Sanofi Cuts Price of Lantus Insulin by 78% & Caps Out of Pocket Costs at $35 for All Patients
What You Should Know:
- Sanofi cuts U.S. list price of Lantus®, its most-prescribed insulin, by 78% and caps out-of-pocket Lantus costs at $35 for all patients with commercial insurance. The price cut goes into effect January 1, 2024.
- The price cut milestone comes in addition to decisions taken in June 2022 to lower diabetes medicines costs: the launch of an unbranded Lantus biologic at -60% versus Lantus list price, and a cap on out-of-pocket costs on insulin to $35 for all people
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Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health Closes $64M Fund to Invest in Early-Stage Startups
What You Should Know:
- Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health (Wavemaker 360), the nation’s leading venture fund focused on early-stage (primarily seed) healthcare disruptors and innovators, recently announced its Fund II news, closing at $64M, surpassing its first fund nearly four times over.
- The goal for Fund II is to invest into 40-50 early-stage companies, with several investments already made into some of the most compelling healthcare start-ups in the areas of health-tech, digital health,
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Nuance Launches AI-Powered Patient Engagement Virtual Assistant Platform
What You Should Know:
- Nuance Communications, Inc. launched an AI-powered
patient engagement virtual assistant platform to transform omnichannel digital
experiences for patients.
- Healthcare provider organizations can now deploy
a single, common cloud-based platform to support their entire patient journey
across engagement channels using Nuance's market-leading Intelligent Engagement
AI technology
- The launch comes as patients increasingly expect the
same level of engaging
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