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
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- 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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Beebe Healthcare to Deploy Epic Enterprise EHR Across Network
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- Beebe Healthcare, a comprehensive healthcare system serving Sussex County, Delaware, and the surrounding region announced a strategic partnership with Epic, a leading healthcare software company, to implement its enterprise electronic health record (EHR) system. This move aims to deliver a more seamless and integrated care experience for patients across Sussex County.
- Currently, Beebe Healthcare operates on separate EHR platforms for its Medical Group and
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Thyme Care Secures $95M to Expand Value-Based Cancer Care Platform
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- Thyme Care, a leading value-based cancer care enabler raises $95M in funding capital led by Concord Health Partners, with participation from existing investors including CVS Health® Ventures, Town Hall Ventures, a16z Bio + Health, AlleyCorp, Echo Health Ventures, Foresite Capital, and new investor SignalFire. The funding brings Thyme Care's total funding to $178M.
- Thyme Care is a value-based cancer care enabler focused on improving patient outcomes and
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Bon Secours Mercy Health to Deploy Philips’ Patient Monitoring Platform Across Enterprise
What You Should Know:
- Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), a prominent Catholic health system, today announced a strategic multi-year collaboration focused on improving patient monitoring.
- By integrating Philips' cutting-edge patient monitoring platform into its system, BSMH will standardize care across its 49 hospitals. This platform offers a comprehensive view of patient data, enabling clinicians to make more informed
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United Language Group Now Offers Click-to-Connect Instant Interpreter Access with Epic EHR Integration
What You Should Know:
- United Language Group (ULG), a leading provider of language services, today announced a groundbreaking integration with Epic, the most widely used electronic health record (EHR) system in healthcare.
- ULG’s Epic integration empowers healthcare professionals to connect with interpreters in over 250 languages with a single click directly within the patient’s EHR. This eliminates the need for separate phone calls or unfamiliar workflows, fostering a smooth
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