What You Should Know:
- Google launches Loss of Pulse Detection, a new feature on Pixel Watch 3 designed to save lives.
- The new feature can detect when a user has lost their pulse and automatically place a call to emergency services, providing critical assistance in life-threatening situations.
Loss of Pulse Detection Feature
The feature leverages advanced AI and sensor technology to accurately detect loss of pulse events. By combining signals from the heart rate
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Clinical Data Abstractors Overburdened by Manual Tasks, Survey Reveals
What You Should Know:
- A new survey conducted by Carta Healthcare reveals a critical issue within the healthcare industry: the overwhelming burden placed on clinical data abstractors. The national online survey was performed by Reaction Data, a market research firm focused on the healthcare information technology industry.
- The manual and time-consuming nature of data abstraction is leading to job dissatisfaction, reduced productivity, and increased errors.
Key findings
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US Patients Show Cautious Optimism Toward Generative AI in Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- New research from Bain & Company has revealed an intriguing trend in the healthcare industry: U.S. patients are more comfortable with generative artificial intelligence (AI) analyzing their radiology scans and making diagnoses than with AI answering the phone at their doctor's office. This finding underscores a broader trend where healthcare consumers show a preference for generative AI supporting their doctors rather than interacting directly with the
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PathAI Introduces AI-Based Measurement for MASH Scoring
What You Should Know:
- PathAI, a leader in AI-powered digital pathology solutions, announced today the launch of AIM-MASH on its AISight Image Management System (IMS).
- The new product offers advanced AI-based measurement tools to support pathologists in assessing Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) using the MASH Clinical Research Network (CRN) Activity Score.
AIM-MASH Integration with AISight
By integrating AIM-MASH with AISight, PathAI
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Absci and MSK Collaborate on Generative AI Drug Discovery
What You Should Know:
- Absci Corporation, a leader in generative AI drug creation, today announced a strategic collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to develop up to six novel cancer therapeutics.
- By combining Absci’s AI platform with MSK’s renowned cancer research expertise, the partnership aims to accelerate the discovery and development of new treatments for this devastating disease.
Absci's Integrated Drug Creation Platform
Absci's Integrated
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Hearst Acquires QGenda to Bolster Healthcare Workforce Management
What You Should Know:
- Hearst Corporation today announced the acquisition of QGenda, a leading provider of healthcare workforce management solutions. This strategic move strengthens Hearst Health’s portfolio and expands its reach in the healthcare market.
- QGenda’s platform is utilized by over 4,500 healthcare organizations to optimize staffing, improve scheduling, and enhance access to care.
- By joining Hearst Health, QGenda will gain access to additional resources and
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Create Health Ventures Launches $21M Fund to Invest in Digital Health Startups
What You Should Know:
- Create Health Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage digital health startups, announced the closing of its $21M inaugural fund.
- The VC firm will invest in B2B solutions that address critical challenges within the healthcare industry, including improving patient engagement, enhancing care delivery, and optimizing clinical trials.
Founding Team
Founded by healthcare industry veterans Cartmell and Amit Aysola, Create Health Ventures brings
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Patients Demand Improved Healthcare Support, Hyro Survey Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new survey conducted by Hyro, a healthcare AI-powered communications company, has revealed significant gaps in patient support within the US healthcare system.
- The survey of over 1,500 patients highlights the frustration and challenges patients face when interacting with healthcare providers.
Patients Reveals Alarming Consequences of Healthcare Support Friction
Hyro's "Voice of the Patient" report emphasizes the urgent need for healthcare
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Tampa General Hospital Deploys AI to Optimize Surgical Operations
What You Should Know:
- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced the implementation of Apella, an advanced AI-powered platform designed to enhance operating room efficiency and patient care.
- By providing real-time data and insights, Apella empowers surgical teams to make informed decisions, optimize workflows, and improve patient outcomes.
How Apella
Apella offers a comprehensive view of operating room activity, including predictive case durations, turnover times,
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Reid Health Deploys Abridge’s GenAI Clinical Documentation Across Enterprise
What You Should Know:
- Abridge, a leader in AI-powered clinical documentation, announced an expanded partnership with Reid Health, a prominent healthcare system serving Indiana and Ohio. This enterprise-wide agreement will extend the use of Abridge's AI-powered platform to all clinicians within the health system.
- Abridge's technology automates the creation of clinical documentation in real-time, reducing the administrative burden on clinicians and allowing them to focus on patient
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