What You Should Know:
- Medical Home Network (MHN), an organization supporting value-based care in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) forms a collaboration with Instacart, the North American grocery technology leader, to integrate Instacart's SNAP eligibility screener into MHNConnect, its care management platform.
- The strategic partnership aims to address food insecurity among vulnerable populations and improve health outcomes.
Tackling Food Insecurity in
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Aya Healthcare Acquires Cross Country Healthcare for $615M
What You Should Know:
- Aya Healthcare, a provider of healthcare staffing solutions, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cross Country Healthcare for approximately $615M.
- The strategic acquisition will combine two of the largest healthcare staffing companies, creating a comprehensive workforce solutions provider with a nationwide reach.
Expanding Services and Expertise
Aya Healthcare and Cross Country Healthcare offer complementary, tech-enabled workforce
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EnableComp Appoints Frank Forte as CEO to Drive RCM
What You Should Know:
- EnableComp, a provider of technology-driven solutions for healthcare revenue cycle management, has announced the appointment of Frank Forte as its new CEO.
- Forte brings extensive experience in healthcare technology and revenue cycle leadership to this role, where he will spearhead the company's growth and innovation strategy.
Forte Bio/Background
Forte has a strong track record of success in the healthcare industry. He most recently served as CEO
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Cleerly Secures $106M to Advance AI-Powered Cardiac Care
What You Should Know:
- Cleerly, a pioneer in advanced cardiovascular imaging, has announced the successful closure of its Series C extension funding round, raising a total of $106M led by Insight Partners, with participation from Battery Ventures and existing investors.
- The funding will enable Cleerly to expand its reach and make its AI-powered cardiac care solutions accessible to more patients as well as invest in research and clinical trials to further validate the
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Offcall Launches with $2M for Financial & Career Platform for Physicians
What You Should Know:
- Offcall, a new digital platform designed specifically for physicians, has officially launched to address the growing financial and career challenges faced by doctors across the United States.
- Offcall has raised $2M in funding from investors, including Bloomberg Beta and Roar Ventures, as well as prominent physicians across the U.S. This investment will support the platform's growth and expansion of its offerings.
Addressing the Challenges Faced by
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Cotiviti Appoints Suvajit Gupta as Chief Technology Officer
What You Should Know:
- Cotiviti, a provider of data-driven healthcare solutions, has appointed seasoned technology leader Suvajit Gupta as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
- Gupta brings over 30 years of experience in technology leadership to Cotiviti, where he will play a key role in shaping the company's technology strategy and driving innovation across its portfolio of solutions for healthcare payers and retailers.
Gupta Bio/Background
Gupta joins Cotiviti from
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in Manhattan
What You Should Know:
- Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was tragically shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred outside the New York Hilton Hotel where Thompson was scheduled to attend the annual UnitedHealth Group investor conference.
- Brian Thompson, 50, was named CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021.
Details of the Incident
According to law enforcement sources, Thompson was approaching the hotel when a gunman
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AI Tops ECRI’s Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025
What You Should Know:
- ECRI, a non-profit organization focused on healthcare safety, has released its annual Top 10 Health Technology Hazards report for 2025.
- This year, the report highlights the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, emphasizing the need for careful assessment and management of AI-enabled technologies to ensure patient safety.
AI: A Double-Edged Sword in Healthcare
While AI offers tremendous promise for improving
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Supreme Group Acquires Amendola Communications, Expanding its Healthcare Marketing and PR Reach
What You Should Know:
- Supreme Group, a leading healthcare and life sciences marketing and communications platform, has acquired Amendola Communications, a renowned agency specializing in integrated public relations, marketing, and social media services for the healthcare industry.
- The strategic acquisition strengthens Supreme Group's position as a comprehensive provider of marketing and communications solutions for healthcare and life sciences companies. Financial details of the
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Intermountain Health Appoints Ryan Smith Named as Chief Digital and Information Officer
What You Should Know:
- Intermountain Health has selected Ryan Smith as its new chief digital and information officer (CDIO), following a comprehensive national search.
- Smith, a seasoned healthcare technology leader with a strong track record at Intermountain and other prominent healthcare organizations, will assume his new role in early 2025.
Leading Intermountain's Digital Transformation
As CDIO, Smith will play a crucial role in leading Intermountain's digital
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