What You Should Know:
- CHG Healthcare, the nation’s largest physician staffing company, announced today the promotion of Leslie Snavely to Chief Executive Officer. Snavely succeeds Scott Beck, who will transition to the role of Executive Chair of the CHG Board of Directors after 25 years with the company, including the last 10 as CEO.
- Snavely brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in various leadership positions at CHG since joining the company in 2010. Her
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John Snow Labs Launches API Endpoints for Medical Language Models
What You Should Know:
- John Snow Labs, a leader in AI for healthcare announced the release of API endpoints for its medical language models on AWS SageMaker, Databricks Marketplace, and Snowflake Marketplace. This development simplifies access to advanced healthcare AI capabilities for a wider audience.
- With this new offering, customers can now deploy private API endpoints with just a few clicks, eliminating the need for complex infrastructure management. These endpoints provide
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Quantiphi Invests in Transcell to Advance AI-Driven Drug Discovery
What You Should Know:
- Quantiphi, an AI-first digital engineering company, announced a strategic minority investment in Transcell, a pioneering stem cell-based biotech innovator. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the integration of AI and biotechnology for drug discovery and development.
- By combining Quantiphi’s AI expertise with Transcell’s stem cell technology, the partnership aims to accelerate the development of innovative treatments while reducing
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Alfred Health Deploys Oracle Oncology EHR to Enhance Cancer Care
What You Should Know:
- Alfred Health, a Victorian healthcare network, has expanded its partnership with Oracle Health by implementing the Oracle Oncology EHR solution. This move marks a significant step forward in providing comprehensive and efficient care for cancer patients.
- By transitioning from paper-based records to a digital platform, Alfred Health has empowered clinicians with a unified view of patient medical history, encompassing both primary care and specialty services.
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Pixel Watch 3 Introduces Loss of Pulse Detection Feature
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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