What You Should Know:
- Security researchers at Nozomi Networks Labs identified three vulnerabilities in the Merge DICOM Toolkit C/C++ SDK (versions prior to v5.18).
- These vulnerabilities could be exploited by attackers to crash medical imaging systems through seemingly harmless actions like opening a DICOM file or processing network data.
The Importance of the Merge DICOM Toolkit
In the world of medical imaging, the Merge DICOM Toolkit plays a vital role. This software library
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NCPA Renews Recommendation of Prescryptive AI Pricing: Empowering Pharmacies with AI-Driven Cash Pricing
What You Should Know:
- Prescryptive Health, a leading healthcare technology company, today announced the National Community Pharmacists Association's (NCPA) renewed endorsement of Prescryptive AI Pricing.
- Prescryptive AI Pricing creates a dynamic and competitive cash pricing system, enabling independent pharmacies to thrive in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. This AI-powered solution empowers independent pharmacies to optimize cash pricing and enhance their competitive
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Quest Diagnostics to Acquire PathAI Diagnostics to Accelerate AI and Digital Pathology Adoption in Cancer Diagnosis
What You Should Know:
- Quest Diagnostics today announced it will acquire key assets of PathAI Diagnostics, including its state-of-the-art digital pathology laboratory in Memphis, Tennessee.
- As part of the acquisition, this facility will become Quest's AI and digital R&D center, supporting its pathology businesses, AmeriPath, and Dermpath Diagnostics.
Digital Pathology and AI Integration
Quest will license PathAI's AISight™ digital pathology system and AI
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Trovo Health Launches with $15M for AI-Powered Intelligent Assistants
What You Should Know:
- Trovo Health, a groundbreaking healthcare technology company, announced today its official launch and a $15 million Series A funding round led by Oak HC/FT.
- Trovo's mission is to revolutionize patient care by equipping providers with an AI-powered platform backed by a multidisciplinary care team.
Empowering Providers to Deliver Exceptional Care
Trovo's innovative platform addresses a critical need in healthcare: empowering physicians and other
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Walmart Shutters All 51 Health Centers, Telehealth Offering Citing “Escalating Operating Costs”
What You Should Know:
- Walmart announced today the difficult decision to close all 51 Walmart Health centers and discontinue its virtual care offering. This comes after five years of operation for the health centers.
- The company cited a "challenging reimbursement environment and escalating operating costs" as reasons for the closure. This highlights the difficulty of establishing a profitable healthcare business model, especially in the current environment.
Priority Shift on
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Nicklaus Children’s Health System and Philips Ink 10-Year Partnership
What You Should Know:
- Philips and Nicklaus Children's Health System, a leader in pediatric care, announced a groundbreaking 10-year collaboration focused on enhancing patient and staff experiences, improving outcomes, and driving innovation in pediatric care.
- As part of the partnership, Nicklaus Children's will be the first to adopt the virtually helium-free Philips Ambition X MR scanner. This innovative technology eliminates the need for ongoing helium refills, a significant
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GE HealthCare’s Portrait VSM Vital Signs Monitor Receives FDA Clearance
What You Should Know:
- GE HealthCare has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its innovative Portrait VSM vital signs monitor. This portable device promises to revolutionize patient care by offering clinicians a more efficient and accurate way to track patients' health.
- The Portrait VSM builds upon GE HealthCare's trusted DINAMAP legacy, utilizing the proven SuperSTAT non-invasive blood pressure algorithm for precise and reliable readings. This next-generation monitor goes beyond
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Deloitte Acquires Gryphon Scientific to Enhance Public Health Capabilities
What You Should Know:
- Deloitte announced today the acquisition of substantially all assets belonging to Gryphon Scientific, LLC (Gryphon). Gryphon is a leader in biosafety, biosecurity, and all-hazards preparedness and response.
- The combined expertise of Gryphon and Deloitte will fuel the development of practical AI applications in healthcare. Together, they will champion multi-sector collaboration and risk management strategies to create trustworthy AI solutions through
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FTC Strengthens Health Data Breach Notification Rule to Protect Consumers
What You Should Know:
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized significant changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR), aiming to improve consumer protection in the digital age.
- These updates clarify the rule's application to modern technologies like health apps and expand the information healthcare providers must disclose in the event of a data breach.
Key Updates to Health Breach Notification Rule Summary
Focus on Health Apps and Emerging Technologies:
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Epic Breaks Ground on “Other Worlds” Campus, Inspired by Narnia and Lord of the Rings
What You Should Know:
- Verona, Wisconsin-based EHR leader Epic Systems has begun construction on its sixth campus, aptly named "Other Worlds," The Cap Times first reports.
- Following approval this month from the city’s Plan Commission, the whimsical addition continues the company's tradition of drawing inspiration from fantasy literature for its office designs.
Inspired by Narnia and Lord of the Rings
Other Worlds will take cues from beloved fantasy works like "The
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