What You Should Know:
- The healthcare industry continues to be the most heavily targeted sector, accounting for 41.2% of third-party breaches in 2024, according to new report from Black Kite.
- Black Kite’s sixth annual Third Party Breach Report reveals a concerning trend in cybersecurity: the rise of "silent breaches." These hidden vulnerabilities within interconnected ecosystems wreaked havoc across industries in 2024, with threat actors exploiting trusted vendor
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Medidata Integrates UK Costing Data into Grants Manager, Streamlining Clinical Trial Budgeting
What You Should Know:
- Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes brand and a leading provider of clinical trial solutions, today announced the integration of data from the UK interactive Costing Tool (iCT) into its Grants Manager platform.
- The collaboration with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) provides life sciences organizations with a streamlined and standardized approach to clinical trial budgeting, enhancing efficiency and transparency in research
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First Stop Health Appoints Vijay Anand as CTO and William Setliff as CMO
What You Should Know:
- First Stop Health, a provider of on-demand virtual care solutions, today announced the appointment of Vijay Anand as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and William Setliff as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
- These strategic additions to the leadership team bring decades of experience in healthcare technology and marketing, positioning First Stop Health for continued growth and innovation.
Anand Bio/Background
Anand brings a wealth of experience in
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Epicore Biosystems Raises $26M to Advance Sweat-Sensing Wearables
What You Should Know:
- Epicore Biosystems, an innovator in sweat-sensing wearables, today announced a $26M in Series B funding round led by the Steele Foundation for Hope (SFFH).
- The investment will accelerate the global adoption of Epicore's personalized hydration and cloud analytics platform and support the company's expansion into new health applications, including kidney health, women's health, malnutrition, and environmental toxin exposure.
Sweat-Sensing
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Philips, World Bank, and Ukraine Ministry of Health Partner to Modernize Stroke Care
What You Should Know:
- Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced a partnership with the World Bank and Ukraine's Ministry of Health (MOH) to modernize stroke and cardiovascular care across Ukraine.
- The nationwide initiative aims to address the growing need for timely and effective stroke treatment, exacerbated by war-related challenges and displacement.
Addressing the Growing Need for Stroke Care in Ukraine
The demand for stroke care in Ukraine has
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GeneDx Launches on Epic Aura, Expanding Access to Genomic Testing
What You Should Know:
- GeneDx, a leader in delivering improved health outcomes through genomic insights, today announced its launch on Epic Aura, a specialty diagnostics suite within Epic's electronic health records (EHR).
- The integration allows health systems to directly order GeneDx's genetic tests, including exome sequencing (ES), whole genome sequencing (WGS), and rapid whole genome sequencing (rWGS), within their EHR systems.
Enhanced Access to Genomic Testing
The
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Accuryn Medical Appoints Todd Dunn as Chief Transformation Officer
What You Should Know:
- Accuryn Medical, a medical device company focused on addressing acute kidney injury (AKI) announced the appointment of Todd Dunn as Chief Transformation Officer.
- Dunn brings extensive experience in healthcare innovation and business model design to his new role at Accuryn, where he will focus on enhancing strategic partnerships and driving business model improvements.
Dunn Bio/Background
Dunn is a recognized leader in healthcare transformation, having
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AVIA Appoints Clay Holderman as New CEO
What You Should Know:
- AVIA, the nation's leading digital transformation partner for health systems, today announced the appointment of Clay Holderman as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 10th.
- Holderman brings over two decades of experience in healthcare leadership, having served as President and CEO of UnityPoint Health, a $4.5 billion health system in the Midwest.
Holderman Bio/Background
Holderman's extensive background includes executive roles at
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Bamboo Health Appoints Ross Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer
What You Should Know:
- Bamboo Health, a provider of Real-Time Care Intelligence™ solutions, announced the appointment of Ross Armstrong as its new Chief Commercial Officer.
- Armstrong brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership and a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering impactful results.
Armstrong to Drive Growth and Innovation in Real-Time Care Intelligence
Armstrong brings a wealth of experience to Bamboo Health, having held
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Paige Expands PanCancer Detect to Identify Cancer in Over 40 Tissue Types
What You Should Know:
- Paige, a provider of AI-powered pathology solutions, today announced a significant expansion of Paige PanCancer Detect, its groundbreaking cancer detection tool.
- Originally launched in 2024 with the ability to identify cancer in 17 tissue types, PanCancer Detect now supports over 40 tissue and organ types, thanks to advancements in Paige's AI foundation models.
AI-Powered Pathology Solution Enhances Diagnostic Accuracy and Efficiency
This
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