What You Should Know:
- SoundHealth, a medical technology company focused on harnessing AI for better health outcomes, has launched SONU, the world's first FDA-cleared AI-powered wearable for treating moderate to severe nasal congestion.
- The FDA De Novo classification paves the way for SONU's safe and effective use. SoundHealth also secured $7M in seed funding to support marketing and regulatory approval for treating pediatric congestion and insomnia.
A New Option for Patients
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Healthcare Organizations at Risk of Data Breach Due to Insecure File Sharing Practices
What You Should Know:
- A new report by Metomic, a data security company, reveals concerning vulnerabilities in how healthcare organizations handle sensitive data.
- The report, titled "Healthcare Data Crisis - Uncovering the Alarming Gaps in Data Security and Compliance," highlights the prevalence of insecure file-sharing practices that put patient information at risk.
Key Findings:
Exposed PII: A staggering 25% of publicly shared files contain Personally Identifiable
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Pharmacists Take on More Responsibility as Healthcare Landscape Evolves
What You Should Know:
- A new report by Surescripts®, a health information network, sheds light on the evolving role of pharmacists in the healthcare landscape. The report, titled "Clinician Perspectives & Prescribing Patterns Reveal Opportunities for Care Team Evolution," highlights key findings on clinician burnout, medication costs, and pharmacist prescribing trends.
- The report is based on a survey conducted by Surescripts in partnership with APCO Insight™. The survey
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Sutter Health Deploys World’s First Wearable Doppler Ultrasound Patch to Enhance Safety of ICU Patients
What You Should Know:
- Sutter Health, an integrated healthcare system in Northern California, announced today its decision to deploy FloPatch, the world's first wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound device developed by Flosonics Medical.
- The wearable Doppler ultrasound patch empowers ICU clinicians with a faster, hands-free method for assessing blood flow at the bedside, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
Addressing a Critical Challenge in Critical Care
One of
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Abridge, Mayo Clinic, and Epic Collaborate to Develop GenAI Solution for Nurses
What You Should Know:
- In a groundbreaking collaboration, Mayo Clinic, Epic, and Abridge are joining forces to develop a generative AI ambient documentation workflow specifically designed for nurses.
- The innovative solution leverages Abridge's cutting-edge generative AI technology and seamless integration with Epic's existing workflows to empower nurses and streamline their daily tasks.
Alleviate Clinician Burnout with Generative AI
Nursing workflows are
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69% of Healthcare Consumers Will Switch Providers if Communications Don’t Meet Expectations
What You Should Know:
- Smart Communications, a technology company focused on helping businesses engage in more meaningful customer conversations, released the findings of its 2024 Global Benchmark Report on the State of Healthcare Customer Experience.
- Healthcare organizations (HCOs) face several challenges in 2024. Rising costs and shrinking margins paired with ongoing economic uncertainty make it more important than ever for health insurers and providers to meet or exceed
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Large Language Models Fall Short in Medical Accuracy Compared to Medical Professionals, Study Reveals
What You Should Know:
- Kahun, a company specializing in evidence-based clinical AI, has released a new study comparing the medical capabilities of popular large language models (LLMs) to human experts.
- The findings reveal the limitations of current LLMs in providing reliable information for clinical decision-making.
The Study: Comparing LLMs to Medical Professionals
LLMs Tested: OpenAI's GPT-4 and Anthropic's Claude3-OpusEvaluation Method:105,000 evidence-based medical
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Elucid Appoints Dr. Kelly Huang as CEO
What You Should Know:
- Elucid, a company pioneering AI-powered medical technology for cardiovascular disease (CVD), has named Dr. Kelly Huang, PhD as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Huang's appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Elucid, as they prepare for the commercial launch of their groundbreaking PlaqueIQ software.
- Dr. Huang brings a wealth of experience in commercializing impactful medical technologies. He previously held leadership positions at
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American Kidney Fund Taps AI Partner to Speed Early Diagnosis of Kidney Diseases
What You Should Know:
- Ubie, a global healthcare AI platform, and the American Kidney Fund (AKF), a leading kidney disease non-profit, have joined forces to improve early detection of kidney disease.
- This strategic collaboration aims to leverage Ubie's AI-powered Symptom Checker and AKF's expertise to empower patients and accelerate diagnosis.
Why Early Diagnosis Matters
Kidney disease is a major health concern, affecting millions in the US. Chronic kidney disease
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Commure to Acquire Augmedix in $139M All-Cash Deal
What You Should Know:
- Augmedix (AUGX), a leader in AI-powered medical documentation and data solutions, is being acquired by healthcare technology provider Commure in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $139M. News of the acquisition brought Augmedix up by 150% at $2.27 at 10 am ET after closing at $0.92 on Thursday.
- Augmedix leverages AI technology to streamline medical documentation and data management for healthcare providers. Their platform uses ambient AI to
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