- Today, UCSF, CommonSpirit Health, UC Berkeley and Propeller announced research that uses data from connected inhalers to show that exposure to ozone in the air leads to more frequent asthma symptoms.
- This is the first study to use a digital health platform to study the impact of ozone on respiratory disease. By attaching sensors to the inhalers of 287 people with asthma in California, researchers were able to track their medication use.
- When ozone concentrations in the air
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Hinge Health Raises $90M to Expand Digital Musculoskeletal Care Solution
- Backed by Bessemer Ventures, Hinge Health raises $90M in a Series C financing round for its digital musculoskeletal care solution.
- The company plans to use the funding to expand across the MSK care continuum, accelerate employer and health plan market growth, and advance surgery prediction and member support.
Hinge Health, a San Francisco, CA-based digital musculoskeletal (MSK) solution, today announced a $90 million round of Series C funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with
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MedStar Health Joins Cerner Learning Health Network to Leverage Cerner EHR & HealtheIntent to Support Clinical Research
- MedStar Health is the first provider to join the Cerner Learning Health Network to provide health systems and clinical research organization with resources to more efficiently conduct medical studies.- As a member of the network, MedStar Health has the opportunity to leverage the Cerner EHR and HealtheIntent to support research.- The network automates de-identified clinical data collection from participating members into a database that health systems can access for approved clinical
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KLAS Names Epic, Pivot Point, Accenture Overall Best in KLAS 2020
- Epic was named the top Overall Software Suite for the tenth consecutive year in the Best in KLAS 2020 Software & Services report. - Pivot Point Consulting, a Vaco Company, was named the top Overall IT Services Firm, edging out last year’s winner, Impact Advisors. - Accenture earned the award of top Overall Healthcare Management Consulting Firm.Today, KLAS Research announced released their annual Best in KLAS Software & Services that recognizes the leading vendors for solutions,
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Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center Uses Wearable Sensors to Combat Spread of Coronavirus in China
- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center uses VivaLNK continuous temperature wearable sensors to combat the spread of Coronavirus in China.- While quarantining patients may limit patient-to-patient contact, contact between caregivers and patients can also be avoided with technology.VivaLNK, a Campbell, CA-based provider of connected healthcare solutions, today announces Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center (SPHCC) is using VivaLNK's continuous temperature sensor to combat the spread of
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Molina Healthcare Launches of Social Determinants of Health Innovation Center in Columbus, OH
- Molina Healthcare launches Social Determinants of Health Innovation Center in Columbus, OH to address healthcare access barriers created by social factors. - The Innovation Center will act under a shared services model and be accountable for driving the Company’s SDOH strategy. Molina Healthcare, Inc., today announced the launch of its National Molina Healthcare Social Determinants of Health Innovation Center in Columbus, OH. The Innovation Center will expand member engagement and support by
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MGH, Current Health Team Up to Reduce C-Section Deaths in Uganda
- Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Current Health partner to leverage health technology to reduce maternal deaths/complications following C-section in sub-Saharan Africa.- Current Health and MGH will provide healthcare providers at the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), a Ugandan hospital, with Current Health’s solution to help them more closely monitor and manage women’s vital signs after C-section deliveries.Current Health, a New York City-based provider of
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Sony Awarded FDA Clearance for Smart Operating Room Platform in the U.S.
- Sony announces FDA 510(k) clearance from the FDA for NUCLeUS™, the smart operating room platform, for sale in the U.S.
- NUCLeUS provides an enhanced, streamlined workflow for operating rooms and clinical spaces with direct access to imaging data from an easy-to-use central dashboard.
Sony Electronics has received FDA 510(k) clearance from the
Food and Drug Administration for the company’s NUCLeUS™
Operating Room, Imaging Management and Collaboration Control platform.
Proven in
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Microsoft Launches $40M, 5-Year AI for Health Initiative to Advance Health Globally
- Microsoft launches 5-year, $40M AI for Health initiative to advance the health of people and communities around the world through artificial intelligence (AI).
- AI for Health will focus on three core areas: quest for discovery, global health insights, and health equity.
Microsoft
Corporation, today announced the launch of AI for Health, a new $40M, five-year program to empower researchers and
organizations with AI to improve the health of people and communities around
the
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Cleveland Clinic, GYANT Partner to Drive Post-Discharge Engagement
- Cleveland Clinic and GYANT, the patient connection and relationship management company, expand the relationship to digitally transform patient outreach and care after discharge. - Cleveland Clinic is using GYANT’s AI-driven platform to boost virtual patient engagement post-discharge, helping patients receive support and resources following their hospital stay.Cleveland Clinic and GYANT, the patient connection and relationship management company, announce a collaboration to enhance post
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