What You Should Know:
- Culina Health, a digital platform dedicated to making clinical nutrition care accessible to all, has announced the appointment of Jane Mentz as its Chief Operating Officer.
- Mentz, the first C-suite addition since Culina Health's inception, will be instrumental in driving the company's ambitious expansion plans. Her responsibilities will encompass overseeing care delivery, key operations, and technology functions, all while reporting directly to Vanessa
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Digital Health Adoption Trends by Each Generation: From Gen Z to Boomers
What You Should Know:
- Digital health is rapidly moving into the mainstream, from Super Bowl commercials to new features in popular consumer products. A recent survey reveals that 58% of Americans used virtual care in the past year, although this represents a slight decrease (5 percentage points) compared to 2023. Wearable devices and connected devices are also increasingly common, with 53% of consumers owning at least one, and 54% using them to track health metrics
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GE HealthCare Launches AltiX AI.i to Enhance Cardiac Procedures
What You Should Know:
- GE HealthCare has introduced the AltiX AI.i edition of its Mac-Lab™, CardioLab™, and ComboLab™ systems, designed to elevate cardiac catheterization (cath) lab workflows and support complex electrophysiology (EP) procedures.
- The AltiX AI.i editions include new features aimed at streamlining workflows, enhancing interoperability, and maintaining strong cybersecurity standards.
- The launch comes at a crucial time, as cardiovascular
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5 Million Adults Could Lose Medicaid Under Work Requirements in 2026
What You Should Know:
- Proposed work requirements for Medicaid could lead to millions of Americans losing their health insurance, according to a new analysis by the Urban Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
- The analysis projects that 4.6 to 5.2 million adults living in states that expanded Medicaid could lose their coverage in 2026 if work requirements are enacted.
Key Findings
Researchers caution that if work requirements were applied to
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Bharat Sundaram Named CEO of Hallmark
What You Should Know:
- Hallmark, a prominent healthcare workforce management technology company, has announced the appointment of Bharat Sundaram as its new Chief Executive Officer.
- Sundaram succeeds Bruce Cerullo, who will remain on the Board of Directors and serve as a Strategic Advisor to the company.
Sundaram Bio/Background
Bharat Sundaram is described as a seasoned healthcare technology executive with extensive experience gained from roles at Vizient,
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Walgreens PE Buyout Heavily Reliant on 83% Debt, Raising Concerns About Financial Stability
What You Should Know:
- The recent acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance by private equity firm Sycamore Partners is drawing scrutiny due to the high level of debt financing involved and questions surrounding Sycamore's equity commitment.
- According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, 83.4% of the financing for the Walgreens buyout is debt, totaling $22.5B. This is more than double the average debt level (41%) used in private equity acquisitions last
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Hospitals Face Mounting Supply Chain Crisis, Survey Reveals
What You Should Know:
A new survey from symplr®, a provider of enterprise healthcare operations software, reveals the escalating challenges and shifting priorities facing U.S. hospitals and health systems in their supply chains. The 2025 State of Healthcare Supply Chain Survey, which polled nearly 100 healthcare supply chain leaders, highlights a landscape where disruptions have surpassed cost concerns, patient outcomes are a top priority, and a skills gap is hindering
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Mobile Health Appoints Kenneth Faltischek as CEO
What You Should Know:
- Mobile Health, a national leader in occupational health, wellness, and compliance services, has announced the appointment of Kenneth Faltischek as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Faltischek, a seasoned healthcare executive and long-time advisor to Mobile Health, will steer the company through its next phase of innovation and expansion.
- Todd Wolf, the current CEO, will transition to the role of strategic board advisor, where he will support Mobile
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symplr Appoints Chief Commercial Officer & Chief Product Officer
What You Should Know:
- symplr®, a provider of enterprise healthcare operations software, has recently announced the appointments of Mike Valli as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Scott Sbihli as Chief Product Officer (CPO).
- These strategic additions to the leadership team underscore symplr's commitment to evolving its comprehensive approach to healthcare operations and supporting the newly launched symplr Operations Platform (SOP). The appointments are expected to drive
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Tia Deploys Nabla’s AI Assistant to Enhance Women’s Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Tia, a health clinic specializing in comprehensive women's care, has announced a partnership with Nabla, an ambient AI assistant for clinicians.
- The strategic collaboration aims to enhance patient-centered care by reducing clinical burnout and streamlining medical documentation through the integration of Nabla's AI technology.
Addressing Disparities in Women's Healthcare
Tia's recent "Women's Integrated Primary Care 2024 Outcomes Report"
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