What You Should Know:
- Lexaria Bioscience Corp. is pushing the boundaries of oral drug delivery with their latest clinical trial.
- The company announced they have contracted a research organization (CRO) to conduct a second human pilot study on their DehydraTECH-powered glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) treatment.
GLP-1 Challenges and Lexaria's Solution
GLP-1 drugs, like semaglutide, are currently delivered through injections or tablets. However, these methods have limitations.
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Emory Healthcare Becomes First U.S. Hospital to Deploy Epic EHR on MacBook Air for Clinicians
What You Should Know:
- Emory Healthcare is making waves in the healthcare industry by becoming the first health system in the US to deploy Epic’s EHR on a large scale using MacBook Air via a new native Epic Hyperspace app.
- This strategic initiative marks the first time Epic will be available to clinicians on the Mac App Store beginning March 7. The deployment offers clinicians the ability to access patient health information directly through a Mac for the first time.
Responding to
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Genesys Integrates with Epic’s CRM to Deliver Seamless Patient Journeys
What You Should Know:
- Genesys®, a provider of cloud-based experience orchestration solutions powered by AI, has announced a strategic integration with Epic to enhance patient communication and care experiences.
- Through Epic's Workshop program, the companies will integrate the Genesys Cloud™ platform with Epic's Cheers customer relationship management (CRM) suite. This integration aims to create a more unified and seamless experience for both patients and healthcare
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RadiantGraph Appoints Dr. Geeta Nayyar as Chief Medical Officer & Kirk Goodman as SVP of Commercial
What You Should Know:
- RadiantGraph, a healthcare personalization platform powered by AI and machine learning, has announced the strategic appointments of Dr. Geeta Nayyar and Kirk Goodman to its executive team.
- RadiantGraph welcomes Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, as its first Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Nayyar, a renowned leader, technologist, and bestselling author, brings a wealth of experience to the table. She is a fervent advocate for healthcare personalization, having dedicated
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Change Healthcare Attack: UHG Announces Restoration Timeline & Provider Relief
What You Should Know:
- UnitedHealth Group (UHG) announced today significant progress in restoring Change Healthcare systems following a cyberattack that disrupted healthcare claims and payment processes nationwide.
- UHG urges all payers to adopt similar funding programs to address the critical short-term cash flow needs of healthcare providers.
Restoration Timeline
Pharmacy Services: Electronic prescribing, claim submission, and payment transmission are fully operational as of
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Wheel Strengthens Virtual Care Ecosystem with Talkspace, Cost Plus Drugs & Health Gorilla
What You Should Know:
- Wheel, a virtual care platform provider, has announced the expansion of its Integrated Virtual Care Ecosystem with the addition of three key players: Talkspace, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (Cost Plus Drugs), and Health Gorilla.
- The strategic move aims to simplify access to comprehensive virtual care for patients and empower healthcare providers to meet evolving consumer demands.
Enhanced Patient Experience with Diverse Services
Wheel's ecosystem now
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MultiPlan Appoints Jerry Hogge as Chief Operating Officer
What You Should Know:
- MultiPlan Corporation (NYSE: MPLN), a leading provider of data-driven cost management solutions for the US healthcare industry, has announced the appointment of Jerry Hogge as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
- As COO, Hogge will lead MultiPlan's day-to-day operations, fostering clarity, alignment, and accountability. His focus will be on optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness to position the organization for future
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BrainCheck Secures $15M to Transform Digital Cognitive Care
What You Should Know:
- BrainCheck, Inc., an innovator in digital cognitive assessment raises $15M in Series A funding led by Next Coast Ventures, S3 Ventures, and UPMC Enterprises, the innovation arm of UPMC.
- Alongside the funding, BrainCheck welcomes Nicholas Shapiro, Vice President of UPMC Enterprises, to their Board of Directors. This strategic partnership strengthens BrainCheck's leadership and facilitates integration opportunities within the healthcare landscape.
Digital
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Carenet Health Acquires Health Dialog to Enhance Population Health Services
What You Should Know:
- Carenet Health, a provider of healthcare engagement and technology solutions acquires Health Dialog, a global leader in personalized population health services.
- Carenet is acquiring all assets of Health Dialog from Rite Aid, including its clinical staff, population health programs, and data analytics capabilities.
- The combined platform will leverage Carenet's technology expertise and Health Dialog's robust data analytics and modeling capabilities to provide
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Chamber Secures $8M to Empower Cardiologists to Transition into Value-Based Care
What You Should Know:
- Chamber Cardio (Chamber), a groundbreaking healthcare company designed to support cardiologists in the transition to value-based care raises $8M in seed funding led by General Catalyst, with participation from existing investor AlleyCorp and additional support from Company Ventures, American Family Ventures, and City Light.
- By providing technology-enabled support and a deep understanding of value-based care, Chamber empowers cardiologists to deliver high-quality
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