What You Should Know:
- Hearst Corporation today announced the acquisition of QGenda, a leading provider of healthcare workforce management solutions. This strategic move strengthens Hearst Health’s portfolio and expands its reach in the healthcare market.
- QGenda’s platform is utilized by over 4,500 healthcare organizations to optimize staffing, improve scheduling, and enhance access to care.
- By joining Hearst Health, QGenda will gain access to additional resources and
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Create Health Ventures Launches $21M Fund to Invest in Digital Health Startups
What You Should Know:
- Create Health Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage digital health startups, announced the closing of its $21M inaugural fund.
- The VC firm will invest in B2B solutions that address critical challenges within the healthcare industry, including improving patient engagement, enhancing care delivery, and optimizing clinical trials.
Founding Team
Founded by healthcare industry veterans Cartmell and Amit Aysola, Create Health Ventures brings
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Patients Demand Improved Healthcare Support, Hyro Survey Finds
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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