What You Should Know:
- Google Research is taking a significant step towards reducing preventable blindness by expanding access to its AI-powered diabetic retinopathy screening model in India and Thailand.
- This initiative aims to address the growing need for accessible and efficient screening in regions with limited access to eye care specialists.
The Growing Threat of Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes is a global health concern, with an estimated 537 million adults living
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Pip Care Raises $5M for Personalized Surgical Journey Platform
What You Should Know:
- Pip Care, a company revolutionizing the surgical experience for patients and care teams, has successfully raised $5 million in Series A funding led by A1 Health Ventures with participation from UPMC Enterprises.
- Pip Care is the first company to emerge from a collaboration between Redesign Health, a global healthcare venture builder, and UPMC Enterprises, the innovation arm of UPMC.
Optimizing the Surgical Journey with Technology and Human Touch
Pip
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OPTAC-X, Mayo Clinic Pioneer Satellite-Enabled Telehealth for Emergency Cardiac Care
What You Should Know:
- OPTAC-X, a leader in telehealth solutions, and Mayo Clinic have achieved a milestone in emergency medicine by utilizing satellite-enabled telehealth to guide a successful cardiac arrest resuscitation outside of a hospital setting.
- This innovative approach, detailed in a recent publication in "Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health," highlights the potential of remote patient monitoring to extend critical medical expertise to even the most remote
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65% of Consumers Do Not Seek Healthcare Until It’s Urgent, PwC Survey Reveals
What You Should Know:
- A new survey from PwC highlights significant disparities in how consumers experience the U.S. healthcare system with 65% of consumers revealing they do not seek healthcare until it’s urgent.
- The 2024 Healthcare Consumer Insights Survey reveals concerning trends in affordability, preventive care, and technology adoption, underscoring the need for personalized and accessible solutions.
Affordability Crisis and Generational Divide
The survey found
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Q/A: Trace3 Director Talks Leveraging AI-Driven Anomaly Detection for Enhanced Patient Data Privacy
With healthcare data breaches on the rise and concerns about patient privacy escalating, the role of AI in anomaly detection is becoming increasingly critical. To address these challenges and improve patient data security, AI-driven anomaly detection is emerging as a critical solution. To gain deeper insights into this evolving landscape, we recently sat down with Sarah Danielson, Sr. Director of Healthcare Strategy and Advisory at Trace3 to discuss how AI-driven anomaly detection can help
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Evvy Appoints Dr. Kate McLean as First Chief Medical Officer
What You Should Know:
- Evvy, a female-founded biotech startup revolutionizing women's health, has announced the appointment of Dr. Kate McLean as its first Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
- As CMO, Dr. McLean will focus on expanding its patient offerings, uncovering new biomarkers, and building new strategic partnerships.
Dr. McLean's Extensive Experience in Women's Health
Dr. McLean brings a wealth of experience to Evvy, having worked in diverse settings and roles
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CodexIT Acquires Kyval to Expand Healthcare Data Services
What You Should Know:
- CodexIT, a national leader in healthcare technology solutions, has acquired Marsden's Kyval, a data migration, validation, and archiving company based in New York City.
- The acquisition marks CodexIT's fourth acquisition in the past two years and reinforces its commitment to providing comprehensive, patient-centric technology solutions for healthcare organizations.
Expanding Data Services Expertise
Kyval is a tech-enabled healthcare data company
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HLTH 2024: 21 Executives Share Their Predictions and Insights
As HLTH 2024 prepares to convene in Las Vegas, the anticipation for groundbreaking insights and transformative discussions is palpable. To get a glimpse into the key themes and predictions shaping this year's event, we reached out to 21 digital health executives for their expert perspectives.
From the rise of generative AI and the evolving role of virtual care to the increasing focus on health equity and value-based care, these industry leaders offer a diverse range of perspectives on the
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Legion Health Raises $6.3M to Fuel AI-Powered Digital Psychiatry Practice
What You Should Know:
- Legion Health, a Y Combinator-backed digital mental health startup, has secured $6.3M in seed funding to support its evolution from a marketplace platform to a full-fledged digital psychiatry practice.
- The Austin-based company is leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, improve patient care, and address the challenges faced by both providers and patients in mental healthcare.
From Marketplace to Digital Practice
Legion Health initially focused on
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Oshi Health Raises $60M to Expand Virtual Digestive Care Nationwide
What You Should Know:
- Oshi Health, a virtual gastrointestinal (GI) care provider raises $60M in a Series C funding round led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from existing investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, Flare Capital Partners, Frist Cressey Ventures, CVS Health Ventures and Takeda Digital Ventures.
- The funding will fuel Oshi Health's continued nationwide expansion and mission to transform digestive healthcare in the U.S.
Oshi Health's Whole-Person
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