What You Should Know:
- Doccla, a London-based provider of virtual ward and remote patient monitoring services, announced raises $45.9M (£35M) Series B funding round led by Lakestar with participation from Elaia as well as existing Doccla investors General Catalyst (led 2022 Series A), Bertelsmann Investments, and Speedinvest.
- The investment will fuel Doccla's expansion plans across Europe, particularly focusing on France and the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and
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AI Holds Promise for Improving Patient Experience, Survey Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new survey conducted by Talkdesk has revealed the growing optimism among consumers about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the healthcare experience.
- While AI is still in its early stages of adoption in healthcare, patients are hopeful that it can streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and improve access to care.
Patients embrace artificial intelligence for administrative tasks, sensitive health queries, and
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PathAI’s AISight Dx Receives CE Mark for Primary Diagnosis
What You Should Know:
- PathAI, a pioneer in AI-powered digital pathology, has achieved a significant milestone with the CE mark certification of its AISight Dx Image Management System (IMS) for primary diagnosis.
- The certification paves the way for PathAI's expansion into the European diagnostic pathology market, offering pathologists a powerful tool to enhance their interpretations and improve laboratory efficiency.
AISight Dx: A Comprehensive Digital Pathology
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Curative Expands Health Plan to Georgia with $0 Copay, $0 Deductible
What You Should Know:
- Curative Insurance Company, a healthcare services innovator, is pleased to announce the expansion of its revolutionary health plan to Georgia.
- This marks a significant step forward as Curative brings its $0 copay, $0 deductible solution to businesses headquartered in the Peach State.
Prioritizing Affordability and Well-being
Curative's health plan is designed to remove barriers to care and prioritize member well-being. It achieves this
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CommonWell Health Alliance Launches New TEFCA-Enabled Platform
What You Should Know:
- CommonWell Health Alliance, a healthcare interoperability organization, has announced significant advancements in its platform and membership.
- The new platform, developed in collaboration with ELLKAY, a healthcare data interoperability expert, is designed to facilitate smoother and more reliable data exchange among healthcare providers.
Key Highlights:
New Members: Athenahealth, ModuleMD, and Solace Health have joined CommonWell's platform and
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The Importance of Accurate Patient Matching for AI Projects
Famous artificial intelligence (AI) errors such as a Google search recommendation to put glue on a pizza to keep the cheese from falling off may cause a smile. However, when AI is mentioned in conjunction with healthcare, the stakes become serious — quickly since ‘hallucinations’ are not an option in healthcare!
But make no mistake: AI is infiltrating healthcare, from both clinical and operational angles. Estimates show the global AI healthcare market growing by 1,600% during the decade, from
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Physician Burnout: Over 25% of Physicians Do Not Utilize Their Annual Vacation Days
What You Should Know:
- A recent report by G-Med, a global online physician community, sheds light on the alarming issue of physician burnout and its impact on vacation time.
The report, based on extensive analysis of peer-to-peer discussions among verified physicians, reveals that a significant number of doctors are not taking all their allotted vacation days, either due to workload pressures or discomfort in requesting time off.
The Toll of Burnout
Physician burnout,
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Pfizer Launches PfizerForAll: Connecting Patients to Care, Medications & Vaccinations
What You Should Know:
- Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer launches PfizerForAll, a user-friendly platform designed to simplify access to healthcare and wellness management for Americans.
- PfizerForAll addresses a common frustration: the difficulty of navigating the US healthcare system.
- A recent poll by the American Academy of Physician Associates found that 65% of Americans find managing their health overwhelming, and 73% feel the system fails to meet their needs.
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Vouched Appoints Peter Horadan as New CEO
What You Should Know:
- Vouched, the leading provider of AI-powered identity verification solutions for healthcare, banking, and financial services, has announced the appointment of Peter Horadan as its new Chief Executive Officer.
- Vouched, founder John Baird will become the company’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, he will continue to provide strategic oversight and contribute to the company’s vision and long-term goals.
Horadan
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Fujitsu Partners with Paradigm for Enhanced Clinical Trials
What You Should Know:
- Fujitsu today announced a series of initiatives aimed at attracting global clinical trials to Japan and addressing the issue of drug loss.
- By partnering with pharmaceutical companies and medical institutions, Fujitsu is leveraging its expertise in technology and healthcare to create a more efficient and effective clinical trial environment.
Key Initiatives
Partnership with Paradigm: Fujitsu has formed a strategic partnership with Paradigm Health,
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