What You Should Know:
- A new survey conducted by Hyro, a healthcare AI-powered communications company, has revealed significant gaps in patient support within the US healthcare system.
- The survey of over 1,500 patients highlights the frustration and challenges patients face when interacting with healthcare providers.
Patients Reveals Alarming Consequences of Healthcare Support Friction
Hyro's "Voice of the Patient" report emphasizes the urgent need for healthcare
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Tampa General Hospital Deploys AI to Optimize Surgical Operations
What You Should Know:
- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced the implementation of Apella, an advanced AI-powered platform designed to enhance operating room efficiency and patient care.
- By providing real-time data and insights, Apella empowers surgical teams to make informed decisions, optimize workflows, and improve patient outcomes.
How Apella
Apella offers a comprehensive view of operating room activity, including predictive case durations, turnover times,
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Reid Health Deploys Abridge’s GenAI Clinical Documentation Across Enterprise
What You Should Know:
- Abridge, a leader in AI-powered clinical documentation, announced an expanded partnership with Reid Health, a prominent healthcare system serving Indiana and Ohio. This enterprise-wide agreement will extend the use of Abridge's AI-powered platform to all clinicians within the health system.
- Abridge's technology automates the creation of clinical documentation in real-time, reducing the administrative burden on clinicians and allowing them to focus on patient
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Report: Urgent Need for Employer-Supported Substance Use Programs
What You Should Know:
- Pelago, a digital clinic partner for substance use management, released its 2024 Annual State of Substance Use Management Trend Report.
- The report underscores the critical role employers play in addressing the widespread issue of substance use in the American workforce.
Employers Urged to Support Substance Use Management
The survey of 1,210 U.S. workers revealed a significant gap in employer support for substance use management. While over half
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MEDITECH Launches Nationwide HIE Interoperability Network for U.S.
What You Should Know:
- MEDITECH launches Traverse Exchange, a new nationwide health information exchange (HIE) network designed to facilitate secure and efficient sharing of patient data among healthcare providers.
- Built on the foundation of the successful Traverse Exchange Canada, the new platform enables MEDITECH customers to exchange health information with other MEDITECH organizations and external systems that adhere to interoperability standards.
Transverse Exchange:
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Modern Health Acquires Anvil Health’s AI Technology to Enhance Mental Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Modern Health, a global workplace mental health platform, announced today the acquisition of Anvil Health's AI technology and the appointment of Paul Clark as Head of AI Strategy.
- The strategic acquisition reinforces Modern Health's dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve mental health outcomes and expand access to care.
Paul Clark Bio/Background
Anvil Health, co-founded by Paul Clark and Jon Bischke, developed Ascribe, an
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LSU Becomes First College Sports Program to Use Eko AI-Powered Stethoscopes
What You Should Know:
- Eko Health, a leader in AI-powered cardiac care, has joined forces with LSU Athletics and Our Lady of the Lake Health to revolutionize heart health care for student-athletes.
- Through this groundbreaking partnership, LSU Athletics becomes the first college sports program to utilize Eko Health’s FDA-cleared CORE 500 digital stethoscopes and AI algorithms for early detection of heart conditions.
AI-Powered Stethoscopes to Enhance LSU Athletics
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN Launches Statewide Food as Medicine Initiative to Combat Food Insecurity
What You Should Know:
- FarmboxRx, a pioneer in food-as-medicine solutions, announced a new partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) to address food insecurity and improve health outcomes for Tennesseans.
- Through this collaboration, BCBST members will receive fresh produce and condition-specific health education delivered directly to their homes.
Tackling Food Insecurity and Health Disparities
Tennessee faces significant challenges related to food
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SVB Report: 2024 Mid-Year Healthcare Investments and Exits
What You Should Know:
- The healthcare venture capital landscape experienced a resurgence in the first half of 2024, according to a new report from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Despite ongoing economic challenges, 89% of US VC funds exceeding $25M successfully met their fundraising targets.
- The report, "2024 Mid-Year Healthcare Investments and Exits," delves into venture capital activity across the healthcare sector, including biopharma, healthtech, medical device, and
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Ascension Saint Thomas Deploys Suki’s Ambient AI Assistant to Clinicians
What You Should Know:
- Suki, an AI healthcare assistant, and Ascension Saint Thomas, a prominent healthcare system, announced a groundbreaking partnership to enhance the resident experience through AI.
- By integrating Suki's AI-powered platform, Ascension Saint Thomas aims to alleviate the administrative burden on its second and third-year internal medicine residents, allowing them to focus on patient care and educational pursuits.
Improve Workflows and Reduce
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