What You Should Know:
- NASA is collaborating with Google to develop an innovative proof-of-concept: an AI-powered automated Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) called the "Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant" (CMO-DA).
- The multi-modal interface leverages artificial intelligence to potentially support human exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
The Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant: An AI Astronaut's Companion
The primary goal of CMO-DA is to equip
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Doximity Acquires Pathway Medical for $26M to Supercharge Clinical Reference with AI
What You Should Know:
- Doximity, a digital platform for U.S. medical professionals, has acquired Pathway Medical Inc., a Montreal-based startup specializing in medical AI and evidence-based clinical reference.
- The acquisition, valued at $26M in cash with up to an additional $37M in equity grants, closed on July 29, 2025. The strategic move is set to significantly enhance Doximity’s clinical reference capabilities by integrating Pathway’s advanced AI platform and extensive medical
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Trella Health Acquires Repisodic to Optimize Hospital Discharge and Post-Acute Care
What You Should Know:
- Trella Health, a provider of market intelligence and customer relationship management (CRM) for the post-acute care sector, has announced the acquisition of Repisodic, a hospital discharge automation platform.
- The combined platform aims to address the critical gaps in the patient journey from hospital to post-acute care, which often lead to inefficiencies, readmissions, and rising costs.
Addressing the Disconnect in Patient Transitions
The transition
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Pager Health Launches AI Agent to Simplify Behavioral Health Navigation
What You Should Know:
- Pager Health has launched its AI-powered Behavioral Health Agent, a new AI navigation solution designed to change how health plan members find and access behavioral health (BH) support.
- The platform serves over 26 million members across the U.S. and Latin America.
Intelligent, Needs-Based Navigation
Health plans often have strong behavioral health offerings, but these resources are typically disconnected, leaving members to navigate a complex
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New Vivalink Survey Finds Nearly 90% of Americans Open to Remote Clinical Trials
What You Should Know:
- A new survey shows that remote clinical trials are not just a convenient option but a key factor in whether people choose to participate in research at all.
- The survey, conducted by digital healthcare solutions provider Vivalink, found that nearly 90% of Americans are open to participating in fully remote trials, signaling a major shift in patient expectations.
A Clear Preference for Virtual Trials
The survey, which polled over 200 U.S. adults,
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KLAS Releases First-Ever Report on EHR Market in Germany, Switzerland and Austria
What You Should Know:
- According to a new KLAS report, the KIS (EHR) market in the DACH region is seeing significant energy as healthcare organizations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are making major system decisions driven by regulatory investments and a growing pressure to modernize, resulting in hospital mergers and acquisitions.
- The new KLAS Research report, "DACH KIS 2025," offers an in-depth analysis of the hospital information system (KIS), or EHR, market across
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Blue Shield of California Unveils Real-Time Rx Notifications to Boost Price Transparency
What You Should Know:
- Blue Shield of California has announced a groundbreaking new feature that sends members mobile push notifications whenever a doctor sends an e-prescription.
- The first-of-its-kind service, powered by Gemini Health, is designed to give members immediate access to drug prices, alternative options, and potential savings right on their mobile device. The initiative builds on Blue Shield's commitment to making healthcare more transparent and affordable.
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AI Chatbots Easily Misled by False Medical Information, Mount Sinai Study Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai reveals that leading AI chatbots are highly susceptible to repeating and even elaborating on false medical information.
- However, the researchers also demonstrated a practical solution: a simple, one-line warning prompt can significantly reduce this risk, highlighting a crucial path forward for safely integrating these tools into health care. The findings were published in the August 2 issue
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Elion Raises $9.3M for Healthcare AI Research and Intelligence Platform
What You Should Know:
- Elion, the AI-powered research and intelligence platform for healthcare technology, has announced the close of an oversubscribed $9.3M seed funding round.
- The financing was led by existing investor NEA and saw participation from new investors, including Cedars Sinai Health Ventures, TMV, Scrub Capital, and Alumni Ventures.
Lack of Structured Intelligence in Healthcare
As generative AI and other advanced technologies transform the industry, healthcare
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Bluesight Releases 2025 Hospital Pharmacy Drug Purchasing Trends Report
What You Should Know:
- A 2025 report from Bluesight highlights the intense financial, operational, and supply chain challenges confronting hospital pharmacies.
- The 2025 Hospital Pharmacy Drug Purchasing Trends Report analyzes data from sources like the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), revealing that while pressures are mounting, innovative technology offers a path forward.
The Squeeze: Rising Costs vs.
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