What You Should Know: - Riverside Community Hospital appoints Mike Hoyt as Chief Operating Officer effective February 27, 2024. - Prior to joining Riverside, Mr. Hoyt served as Vice President of Operations at sister HCA healthcare facility Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the completion of a new $77M six-story patient tower and completed the first three phases of a $20M kitchen renovation. - Mr. Hoyt earned his Master of Healthcare
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Geisinger Appoints Dr. Terry Gilliland as President and Future CEO
What You Should Know: - Geisinger, announced the appointment of Dr. Terry Gilliland as the incoming President of Geisinger Health, along with his subsequent role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) once Dr. Jaewon Ryu transitions to CEO of Risant Health. - The leadership change marks a new chapter in Geisinger's esteemed history, with Dr. Gilliland poised to become the eighth CEO in the organization's 109-year legacy. Dr. Gilliland Bio/Background With a wealth of experience spanning
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Oracle-Backed Cancer Startup Project Ronin Shutters
What You Should Know: - Project Ronin, a software startup focused on applying AI to improve cancer care, announced its closure, Bloomberg first reports. - The company, co-founded by Oracle co-founder and chairman Larry Ellison, cited financial difficulties as the primary reason for the shutdown. Project Ronin Background Founded in 2018, Ronin aimed to develop solutions that could rapidly analyze and interpret data within electronic health records systems used by hospitals.
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Envoy Medical Secures $10M to Advance Fully Implanted Cochlear Implant
What You Should Know: - Envoy Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: COCH), a pioneer in fully implanted hearing solutions, announced today the closing of a $10M, five-year loan agreement with existing investor Glen Taylor. - This unsecured loan will support Envoy Medical's continued development of its innovative hearing technologies, including: - The Acclaim® cochlear implant: A fully implanted device designed for individuals with severe hearing loss. This investigational
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ArteraAI’s Prostate Test Earns Recognition in NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer
What You Should Know: - ArteraAI, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cancer tests, today announced a significant achievement – the inclusion of their ArteraAI Prostate Test in the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Prostate Cancer. - This marks a major milestone for ArteraAI, solidifying its position at the forefront of AI-driven oncology and personalized patient care. A First for AI-powered Testing The ArteraAI Prostate Test is the
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Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) Appoints CEO & Board of Directors
What You Should Know: - The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on responsible AI in healthcare, today announced key leadership appointments and partnerships. CHAI is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering collaboration among stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem to ensure the responsible development and deployment of AI in healthcare. - CHAI named Dr. Brian Anderson, a co-founder of CHAI and chief digital health physician at MITRE, as its
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Noom Co-Founder Artem Petakov Transitions to Head Noom Ventures
What You Should Know: - Noom, a digital healthcare company focused on chronic disease prevention and healthy living, today announced that Noom Co-Founder and President Artem Petakov will assume a new role as Head of Noom Ventures, effective March 31, 2024. - By investing in promising startups and fostering collaboration, Noom Ventures has the potential to accelerate the development of transformative healthcare solutions, ultimately impacting the lives of many. Investing in the Future of
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Trinity Invests $25M Moxe Health to Advance Healthcare Data Sharing
What You Should Know: - Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN), a leading provider of growth capital to innovative companies announced a $25M investment in Moxe Health, a healthcare interoperability leader. - The $25M investment from Trinity Capital will empower Moxe to expand its reach and further establish itself as a leader in healthcare interoperability, invest in ongoing development and improvement of its data exchange solutions, and offer new services. Moxe: Streamlining Healthcare
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Highmark Health to Host Epic’s Payer Platform on Google Cloud
What You Should Know: - Highmark Health announced a collaboration with Epic and Google Cloud to revolutionize payer-provider collaboration and personalize the patient experience. - The strategic integration leverages Epic's Payer Platform and Google Cloud's data analytics capabilities to empower both health insurers and healthcare providers. Breaking Down Communication Barriers Highmark Health leverages Epic's Payer Platform, which fosters collaboration between payers and
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Rhapsody Appoints Jitin Asnaani as Chief Product Officer
What You Should Know: - Rhapsody, a digital health enablement company, announced the appointment of Jitin Asnaani as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). - Asnaani, a renowned expert in digital health and interoperability, brings a wealth of experience to lead the company's product strategy amidst an evolving healthcare landscape.
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