What You Should Know:
- Virtual care company Omada Health filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, according to the SEC filing.
- Founded in 2012, Omada specializes in virtual care programs designed to support patients managing chronic conditions such as prediabetes, diabetes, and hypertension.
- The company describes its unique approach as a “between-visit care model,” aiming to complement the broader healthcare ecosystem by providing ongoing support to
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Aranscia Acquires Spesana to Advance Precision Oncology
What You Should Know:
- Aranscia, a global provider of award-winning clinical workflow and diagnostic technology solutions announced its strategic acquisition of Spesana and its best-in-class suite of patient navigation, clinical collaboration, and oncology clinical decision support utilities.
- As part of the acquisition, Spesana’s Founder and CEO, Carla Balch, a renowned pioneer in healthcare and oncology information systems, will assume the role of Executive Director across
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Ethical Implementation of AI in Mental Healthcare: A Practical Guide
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mental healthcare presents transformative opportunities to enhance patient care while raising important ethical considerations.
As mental health providers increasingly adopt AI tools to improve their practice efficiency and patient outcomes, understanding how to implement these technologies ethically becomes crucial. The road to implementing AI can feel daunting and the options overwhelming, which is why it’s
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AI Study Challenges Fears of Racial Bias in Prostate Cancer Care
What You Should Know:
- Artera, a company developing multimodal artificial intelligence (MMAI)-based prognostic and predictive cancer tests, today announced the publication of a significant validation study in the JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics.
- The study rigorously assessed Artera's MMAI model and confirmed its ability to perform similarly across different racial subgroups using data from diverse prostate cancer clinical trials.
Addressing the Challenge of AI Racial Bias
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Intermountain Health Appoints Chief Clinical Informatics Officer & Chief Health Informatics Officer
What You Should Know:
- Intermountain Health today announced two key leadership appointments within its Digital Technology Services (DTS) team. Tamara Moores Todd, MD, has been named chief health informatics officer (CHIO) for the system, and Jason McClellan will serve as chief clinical informatics officer (CCIO).
- These roles are pivotal as Intermountain continues to advance its digital and technological capabilities to enhance patient care and caregiver experiences.
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Best Healthcare Consulting Firms 2025: New KLAS Report Insights
What You Should Know:
- A new report from KLAS Research, "Healthcare Management Consulting 2025: Which Firms Are Best Positioned to Address Clients' Evolving Needs?", provides critical insights into the performance and capabilities of various consulting firms across key segments.
- The research, building on findings from the 2024 report, aims to help healthcare and payer organizations identify firms best suited to meet their complex requirements, focusing on expertise,
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Kouper Emerges from Stealth with $10M to Transform Patient Care Transitions
What You Should Know:
- Kouper, a health technology platform engineered to revolutionize transitions of care, formally announced its launch from stealth mode, backed by $10M in funding.
- The investment round was led by General Catalyst, 25Madison, and CVS Health Ventures, aimed at supporting Kouper's mission to assist the millions of patients navigating different healthcare settings annually in the United States.
Addressing a Fraught Journey with a Personalized Approach
Kouper is
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SHINE Technologies to Acquire Lantheus’ SPECT Imaging Business
What You Should Know:
- SHINE Technologies, a nuclear fusion company with an expanding platform of medical isotope products, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the SPECT (Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography) business from Lantheus, a leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company.
- The strategic acquisition includes the portion of Lantheus' North Billerica, Massachusetts campus dedicated to the manufacturing of its SPECT products.
SHINE's
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MedTech Breakthrough Announces 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Award Winners
What You Should Know:
- MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization dedicated to recognizing top-tier companies, technologies, and products in the global health and medical technology sector, today proudly announced the winners of its 9th annual awards program.
- The 2025 awards highlight the groundbreaking technologies and companies that are spearheading innovation and exemplifying the best in digital health and medical technology solutions
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Osteoboost Launches First FDA-Cleared Prescription Wearable Nationwide to Combat Low Bone Density
What You Should Know:
- Osteoboost Health announced the nationwide availability of Osteoboost, a groundbreaking prescription medical device. Osteoboost aims to provide hope for millions diagnosed with low bone density, helping to reduce the risk of fractures that can severely impact mobility and independence.
- As the first and only FDA-cleared device of its kind for low bone density, Osteoboost introduces a novel, protective, and preventative approach to bone health, offering a new
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