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
Read More
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,
Read More
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
Read More
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.
A
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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.
Read More
Linea Expands AI-Powered Heart Failure Care Solution to Reduce Hospital Readmissions by 50%
What You Should Know:
- Linea, a post-acute care platform backed by founding investor Redesign Health and DaVita, announced the continued expansion of its heart failure care solution.
- The Linea platform delivers a 90-day AI-powered program for heart failure patients that has demonstrated a remarkable 50% reduction in hospital readmissions, sustained patient engagement, and meaningful cost savings for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).
Driving Measurable Impact and
Read More
Department of Defense Extends Amwell’s Contract for Virtual Care
What You Should Know:
- Amwell, a technology-enabled care platform provider, today announced that its partnership with a Leidos-led team has been awarded an extension of its Digital First contract to power the digital transformation of the Military Health System (MHS). The MHS system serves approximately 9.6 million beneficiaries, including active-duty service members, their families, and retirees.
- Under the contract extension, Amwell will continue to provide its comprehensive
Read More
Xsolis Launches Dragonfly Navigate: AI Solution to Optimize Hospital Length of Stay
What You Should Know:
- Xsolis, an AI-driven technology company that reduces administrative waste by enabling collaboration between healthcare providers and payers launches Dragonfly Navigate, a discharge planning and capacity management solution designed to help optimize length of stay.
- West Tennessee Healthcare, a not-for-profit leading regional healthcare system, has expanded their existing partnership with Xsolis and will be the first healthcare system to pilot the new
Read More
