What You Should Know:
- Artera, a company developing multimodal artificial intelligence (MMAI)-based prognostic and predictive cancer tests, today announced the publication of a significant validation study in the JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics.
- The study rigorously assessed Artera's MMAI model and confirmed its ability to perform similarly across different racial subgroups using data from diverse prostate cancer clinical trials.
Addressing the Challenge of AI Racial Bias
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Intermountain Health Appoints Chief Clinical Informatics Officer & Chief Health Informatics Officer
What You Should Know:
- Intermountain Health today announced two key leadership appointments within its Digital Technology Services (DTS) team. Tamara Moores Todd, MD, has been named chief health informatics officer (CHIO) for the system, and Jason McClellan will serve as chief clinical informatics officer (CCIO).
- These roles are pivotal as Intermountain continues to advance its digital and technological capabilities to enhance patient care and caregiver experiences.
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Best Healthcare Consulting Firms 2025: New KLAS Report Insights
What You Should Know:
- A new report from KLAS Research, "Healthcare Management Consulting 2025: Which Firms Are Best Positioned to Address Clients' Evolving Needs?", provides critical insights into the performance and capabilities of various consulting firms across key segments.
- The research, building on findings from the 2024 report, aims to help healthcare and payer organizations identify firms best suited to meet their complex requirements, focusing on expertise,
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Kouper Emerges from Stealth with $10M to Transform Patient Care Transitions
What You Should Know:
- Kouper, a health technology platform engineered to revolutionize transitions of care, formally announced its launch from stealth mode, backed by $10M in funding.
- The investment round was led by General Catalyst, 25Madison, and CVS Health Ventures, aimed at supporting Kouper's mission to assist the millions of patients navigating different healthcare settings annually in the United States.
Addressing a Fraught Journey with a Personalized Approach
Kouper is
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SHINE Technologies to Acquire Lantheus’ SPECT Imaging Business
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- SHINE Technologies, a nuclear fusion company with an expanding platform of medical isotope products, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the SPECT (Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography) business from Lantheus, a leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company.
- The strategic acquisition includes the portion of Lantheus' North Billerica, Massachusetts campus dedicated to the manufacturing of its SPECT products.
SHINE's
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MedTech Breakthrough Announces 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Award Winners
What You Should Know:
- MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization dedicated to recognizing top-tier companies, technologies, and products in the global health and medical technology sector, today proudly announced the winners of its 9th annual awards program.
- The 2025 awards highlight the groundbreaking technologies and companies that are spearheading innovation and exemplifying the best in digital health and medical technology solutions
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Osteoboost Launches First FDA-Cleared Prescription Wearable Nationwide to Combat Low Bone Density
What You Should Know:
- Osteoboost Health announced the nationwide availability of Osteoboost, a groundbreaking prescription medical device. Osteoboost aims to provide hope for millions diagnosed with low bone density, helping to reduce the risk of fractures that can severely impact mobility and independence.
- As the first and only FDA-cleared device of its kind for low bone density, Osteoboost introduces a novel, protective, and preventative approach to bone health, offering a new
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Launches “CloseKnit” Virtual-First Primary Care Option
What You Should Know:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) today announced the launch of CloseKnit, a new virtual-first primary care option designed to provide members with accessible and convenient health support.
- As part of their agreement, CloseKnit is actively participating in Blue Cross's value-based payment program, aligning with the insurer's commitment to quality and affordability while ensuring members receive timely primary care
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OMNY Health Enriches Real-World Data Ecosystem with Over 300 New Clinical Assessment Measures
What You Should Know:
- OMNY Health, a healthcare ecosystem provider for compliant real-world data insights at scale announced a significant expansion of its data network with the addition of more than 300 new clinical assessment measures.
- These disease-specific measures, derived from clinical severity indicators, surveys, and questionnaires, are poised to offer a more granular and nuanced real-world view of patient health, thereby enhancing the ability to monitor disease
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Centivo Appoints Sarah Fraser as First Chief Financial Officer
What You Should Know:
- Centivo, a pioneering healthcare company dedicated to making quality healthcare radically affordable, today announced the strategic appointment of Sarah Fraser as its new Chief Financial Officer.
- In her new capacity, Fraser will spearhead Centivo’s capital markets strategy, managing critical banking, debt, and equity relationships. She will also apply a rigorous, data-driven strategic approach to financial performance across various customer segments,
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