What You Should Know:
- Darena Solutions, Leidos, and SLI Compliance join forces to launch a first-of-its-kind verification program for AI applications in healthcare. This healthcare AI app verification program aims to bridge the gap between the growing demand for AI and the challenges of integrating it seamlessly with Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
- This initiative represents the first time two ONC-approved test labs have collaborated on such a program. Darena Solutions brings its
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Advantus Health, SupplyCopia Partner to Enhance Healthcare Supply Chains with AI
What You Should Know:
- Advantus Health Partners and SupplyCopia announce a strategic partnership to enhance data solutions for healthcare organizations.
- This collaboration leverages SupplyCopia's advanced AI and machine learning technologies to analyze massive datasets and deliver actionable insights, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing costs.
SupplyCopia collaboration enhances patient-centered decision making and reduces costs
SupplyCopia's AI and machine learning
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Quartz Appoints Christine Senty as Permanent President and CEO
What You Should Know:
- Quartz Health Plan announced today that Christine Senty has been appointed to the permanent role of President and CEO, effective immediately.
- Senty has served as interim CEO since April 2023, guiding the organization through a period of transition and ensuring stability. Prior to her interim CEO appointment, served as Quartz's Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary for eight years. Senty has been an adjunct faculty member at the University of Wisconsin Law
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Cigna Ends Acquisition Talks with Humana, Announces $10B Share Repurchase Plan
What You Should Know:
- Health insurer Cigna has called off its attempt to acquire rival Humana after failing to reach an agreement on price, according to sources familiar with the matter, CNBC first reports.
- The talks, which were revealed in November 2023, would have created a combined company exceeding $140B in value, but faced significant antitrust scrutiny.
- The deal's failure comes six years after similar mega-mergers in the health insurance industry were blocked by regulators.
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Medtronic Expands AI-Driven Partnership with Cosmo Pharmaceuticals to Transform Endoscopy
What You Should Know:
- Medtronic announced an expanded AI partnership with Cosmo Pharmaceuticals NV, a pharmaceutical company, to further advance AI-powered solutions in the medical field.
- This strategic alliance builds upon the success of the GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module, aiming to revolutionize endoscopy through AI and improve patient outcomes globally.
Partnership Benefits
Building upon the success of the GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module, the partnership will
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ConcertAI Acquires CancerLinQ to Expand Real-World Data and AI Solutions for Cancer Care
What You Should Know:
- ConcertAI, a developer of AI-powered healthcare solutions, announced today the acquisition of CancerLinQ, a subsidiary of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
- This strategic move will significantly enhance and expand CancerLinQ's capabilities, unlocking the potential of real-world data and next-generation AI to revolutionize cancer care and accelerate clinical research.
CancerLinQ Background
CancerLinQ represents one of the largest oncology
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Biobeat, Current Health Integrate to Advance Remote Patient Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Biobeat, a provider of wearable remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions, announced plans to integrate with Current Health, Best Buy's care at home platform.
- This integration will empower healthcare organizations to scale their RPM capabilities and improve patient care delivery.
Key features of the integration partnership include:
- Biobeat's wrist and chest monitors will be integrated with Current Health, providing healthcare organizations with a reliable
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Rise of RCM Managed Services: 95% of Healthcare Execs Embrace RCM Outsourcing
What You Should Know:
- Ensemble Health Partners, a provider of revenue cycle management services, has released its 2024 Healthcare Business Trends Report, revealing a shift in priorities among healthcare executives.
- The report, based on a survey of over 100 senior executives, highlights a growing focus on outsourcing revenue cycle management and leveraging external expertise to drive performance, improve financial health, and achieve long-term growth.
4 Trends Driving the Next 4
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Veradigm Announces Leadership Changes and Ongoing Investigation
What You Should Know:
- Veradigm Inc. announced significant leadership changes and an ongoing investigation into the company's financial reporting. The Audit Committee is conducting an independent investigation relating to the company's financial reporting, internal controls, and disclosure controls. The potential impact on previously reported financial statements is under review.
- The Board of Directors has initiated a search process for a permanent CEO and CFO. The company previously
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Fraser Health Deploys Generative AI for MEDITECH Expanse EHR
What You Should Know:
- Fraser Health Authority, a healthcare organization in Canada, is set to become one of the first health systems worldwide to deploy generative AI for clinical documentation.
- This innovative initiative utilizes Google Cloud's Vertex AI and large language models (LLMs) to automatically generate initial drafts of hospital course narratives at the time of discharge, significantly reducing the time burden on clinicians and improving the efficiency of discharge
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