What You Should Know:
- Ubie, a global healthcare AI platform, and the American Kidney Fund (AKF), a leading kidney disease non-profit, have joined forces to improve early detection of kidney disease.
- This strategic collaboration aims to leverage Ubie's AI-powered Symptom Checker and AKF's expertise to empower patients and accelerate diagnosis.
Why Early Diagnosis Matters
Kidney disease is a major health concern, affecting millions in the US. Chronic kidney disease
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Commure to Acquire Augmedix in $139M All-Cash Deal
What You Should Know:
- Augmedix (AUGX), a leader in AI-powered medical documentation and data solutions, is being acquired by healthcare technology provider Commure in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $139M. News of the acquisition brought Augmedix up by 150% at $2.27 at 10 am ET after closing at $0.92 on Thursday.
- Augmedix leverages AI technology to streamline medical documentation and data management for healthcare providers. Their platform uses ambient AI to
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GE HealthCare Acquires Intelligent Ultrasound for $51M
What You Should Know:
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) announced an agreement to acquire the clinical artificial intelligence (AI) software business of Intelligent Ultrasound Group PLC (Intelligent Ultrasound) for approximately $51M.
- The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. GE HealthCare will finance the deal with existing cash reserves. The strategic acquisition signifies GE HealthCare's dedication to advancing
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AI-Powered Deepfakes Fuel Surge in Social Media Supplement Scams
What You Should Know:
- Social media has become a breeding ground for deceptive health supplement ads, with AI-powered deepfakes taking these scams to a whole new level of danger. A recent study by Bitdefender Labs reveals a dramatic increase in phony social media ads promoting fictitious supplements and treatments.
-Researchers at Bitdefender Labs analyzed health-related scams on social media platforms like Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram over a three-month period,
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Q Bio Secures $27M to Expand Full-Body MRI with Mark I Scanner
What You Should Know:
- Q Bio Inc., a pioneer in medical imaging technology secures $27M in strategic funding to propel its innovative Mark I full-body scanner towards market launch. This investment round welcomes new investor TELUS Global Ventures alongside existing backers like Khosla Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.
- Founded in 2015 by Jeff Kaditz, Dr. Michael Snyder, and Dr. Garry Choy, Q Bio is dedicated to revolutionizing medical
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Thoughtful AI Secures $20M, Launches Human-Capable RCM AI Agents
What You Should Know:
- Thoughtful AI, a provider of AI-powered revenue cycle automation (RCM), has announced a series of exciting developments, including the launch of the world's first fully human-capable AI Agents for healthcare RCM, exceptional growth metrics, and $20 million in Series A funding.
- Thoughtful AI's groundbreaking AI Agents, CAM, EVA, and PHIL, are tackling the burden of repetitive RCM tasks like claims processing, patient eligibility verification, and payment
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Astrana Health and Elation Health Partner to Build Value-Based ACOs, CINs
What You Should Know:
- Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH), a provider-centric healthcare company, today announced a strategic partnership with Elation Health, a clinical-first technology company specializing in primary care.
- The partnership focuses on supporting independent physicians by providing them with the tools necessary to thrive in value-based care arrangements. Astrana and Elation plan to establish risk-bearing entities, such as accountable care organizations (ACOs) and
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Inaccurate Provider Directories: A Major Headache for Patients and Policymakers, HiLabs’ AI Study Reveals
What You Should Know:
- Incorrect data in health plan physician directories is a pervasive problem, according to new research conducted by researchers at University of Colorado and HiLabs.
- The study, published in BMC Health Services Research, leverages HiLabs AI algorithms to compare data for >40% of US physicians across five large health plan directories.
Key Findings:
Limited variation in data quality between insurers suggests the issue goes beyond individual
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Intermountain Health Partners with NeuroFlow to Improve Behavioral Health Integration in Primary Care
What You Should Know:
- Intermountain Health announced a partnership with NeuroFlow, a company specializing in behavioral health technology and analytics.
- The strategic collaboration aims to proactively identify and address behavioral health needs within Intermountain's primary care patient population in Colorado.
Behavioral Health Integration in Primary Care
People with combined physical and behavioral health conditions often experience higher healthcare costs.
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Findhelp Acquires Kiip to Streamline Access to Social Services
What You Should Know:
- Findhelp, a social care software company, announced the acquisition of Kiip, a New York-based startup focused on simplifying access to social programs.
- The strategic acquisition strengthens Findhelp's position in the social care software market and aims to significantly improve access to vital resources for millions in need. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Addressing a Critical Need:
Millions of people struggle to
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