What You Should Know:
- Wellinks, the leader in virtual-led cardiopulmonary care, has acquired Spire Health in a non-cash transaction.
- This strategic move merges Spire's cutting-edge patient monitoring technology with Wellinks' specialized virtual care model, establishing a first-of-its-kind, fully integrated Predictive Patient Care company.
Addressing the Costly Burden of COPD and CHF
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
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Avo Launches EHR-Integrated AI Consult Tool
What You Should Know:
- Avo, a provider of healthcare AI solutions, announces the launch of Ask Avo, a first-of-its-kind, customizable AI consult tool that seamlessly integrates into Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
- Ask Avo harnesses patient data, institutional protocols, and updated medical guidelines to deliver trustworthy and relevant responses to complex clinical questions.
Empowering Clinicians with Actionable AI
Ask Avo functions as a "digital front door"
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Claim Denials Surge as Healthcare Providers Struggle with Tech Adoption
What You Should Know:
- A new Experian Health study reveals a concerning trend in the healthcare industry: claim denials are on the rise, and healthcare providers are increasingly hesitant to embrace technology solutions that could alleviate this burden.
- The Experian Health 2024 State of Claims survey paints a stark picture of the challenges providers face in managing their revenue cycles.
The Growing Claim Denial Crisis
Compared to a similar study conducted in 2022,
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Epic Challenges Particle Health Over Data Privacy Dispute
What You Should Know:
- Epic Systems, a leading electronic health records (EHR) provider, has initiated a dispute against Particle Health through the Carequality interoperability network, raising concerns about the potential misuse of patient medical records.
- The dispute, filed at the direction of Epic's customer governing council, alleges that some Particle customers used the network to take people’s medical records under false pretenses.
Alleged Misuse of Data
One
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Telehealth Satisfaction: A Mixed Bag Despite Growing Adoption, J.D. Power 2024 Study Reveals
What You Should Know:
- Telehealth, hailed as a potential game-changer in healthcare accessibility, has experienced mixed success in meeting patient expectations, according to the latest J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study.
- While telehealth usage has skyrocketed, particularly during the pandemic, the study reveals significant variations in patient satisfaction between different telehealth providers and concerns regarding the effectiveness of telehealth for
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Clinical Data Registries: Essential, Yet Underutilized Due to Data Challenges
What You Should Know:
- A recent survey conducted by Carta Healthcare, a company dedicated to advancing healthcare through clinical data, has revealed a concerning reality: while clinical data registries are deemed crucial for improving care quality and population health management, their effectiveness is being hindered by challenges related to data accuracy, completeness, and inadequate sponsor tools.
- The survey, conducted by Reaction Data in June 2024 among clinical data
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WellSpan Health Launches First Patient-Facing GenAI Healthcare Agent
What You Should Know:
- WellSpan Health, a leading integrated healthcare provider known for its innovation, is partnering with Hippocratic AI, a pioneer in healthcare-focused large language models, to introduce a groundbreaking clinical GenAI healthcare agent.
- The conversational AI-powered service will directly interact with patients, enhancing healthcare access, equity, and outcomes.
Improve Access and Health Screening for Patients
Hippocratic AI's GenAI agent,
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GoodRx Partners with ARS to Offer Discounted neffy® for Allergy Relief
What You Should Know:
- GoodRx, a prominent prescription savings platform in the U.S., has joined forces with ARS Pharmaceuticals to offer the lowest discounted cash price for neffy®, a revolutionary needle-free treatment for Type I allergic reactions.
- The partnership makes neffy available for $199 at over 70,000 pharmacies across the nation, exclusively through GoodRx.
neffy: A Needle-Free Solution for Anaphylaxis
Allergies and allergic reactions affect over 100
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Zing Health Raises $140M to Expand Medicare Advantage Plans for Underserved Seniors
What You Should Know:
- Zing Health, a trailblazing Medicare Advantage insurer, has announced a successful $140M funding round. The round includes participation from Health 2047 Capital Partners, CRG, and First Trust Capital Partners, alongside existing investors Newlight Partners, Town Hall Ventures, Health 2047, and Leavitt Equity Partners.
- The investment will fuel the expansion of Zing Health's integrated, chronic special needs-focused plans to reach more
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Qure.ai Raises $65M to Expand Healthcare AI Solutions Globally
What You Should Know:
- Qure.ai, a prominent global innovator in healthcare AI, has successfully closed a $65M in Series D funding round led by Lightspeed and 360 ONE Asset, with contributions from Merck Global Health Innovation Fund and Kae Capital. The round also included participation from existing investors, including Novo Holdings, HealthQuad, and TeamFund.
- This substantial investment will accelerate the company's expansion into the US market and other regions, boost
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