What You Should Know:
- MEDITECH, a provider of electronic health record (EHR) solutions, today announced the launch of its new Expanse Outreach Portal.
- The web-based platform empowers MEDITECH hospitals to expand their laboratory outreach programs, streamline operations, and improve collaboration with non-affiliated healthcare organizations.
Expanse Outreach Portal
The Expanse Outreach Portal provides a centralized solution for managing laboratory services between
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CHG Healthcare Acquires CareerMD to Expand Physician Recruitment and Career Support Services
What You Should Know:
- CHG Healthcare, a provider of healthcare staffing solutions announced the acquisition of CareerMD, a prominent career management platform for physicians and allied health professionals. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The strategic acquisition strengthens CHG's commitment to connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities and supporting their professional development.
Acquisition Enhances CHG's Ability to
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athenahealth Partners with Abridge to Bring Ambient AI to Ambulatory Care
What You Should Know:
- athenahealth, a provider of network-enabled healthcare software and services, today announced a partnership with Abridge, a pioneer in generative AI for healthcare.
- The collaboration will integrate Abridge's ambient AI technology into athenaOne, athenahealth's cloud-based EHR platform, providing ambulatory care practices with seamless access to real-time clinical documentation and enhanced efficiency.
Expanding Access to AI-Powered Solutions
The
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25 Key Trends Expected to Dominate HIMSS25 from Executives
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual conference is upon us, and this year, the spotlight is firmly on AI. From automating administrative tasks to revolutionizing diagnostics and treatment, AI is poised to reshape the healthcare landscape in 2025. We've gathered insights from leading healthcare executives and innovators to provide a glimpse into the key trends and discussions expected to dominate HIMSS25.
Michael Poku, MD, chief clinical officer at
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AI-Driven Prior Authorization Denials Raise Concerns Among Physicians, AMA Survey Reveals
What You Should Know:
- A new survey from the American Medical Association (AMA) reveals growing concern among physicians about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in prior authorization decisions by health insurers.
- The survey found that 61% of physicians are worried that AI-powered tools are leading to an increase in prior authorization denials, potentially harming patients and contributing to unnecessary healthcare costs.
Prior Authorization Concerns
Prior
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Oracle Health Files TEFCA QHIN Application
What You Should Know:
- Oracle Health, a provider of healthcare technology solutions, today announced its application to become a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA).
- The move signifies Oracle's commitment to advancing secure and efficient health information exchange across the U.S. healthcare system.
QHIN Background
TEFCA, established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides
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UMass Chan Medical School and Curai Health Partner to Provide Virtual Care for COVID-19 and Flu Study Participants
What You Should Know:
- UMass Chan Medical School and Curai Health, a provider of virtual care solutions, today announced a partnership to provide free virtual care visits to participants enrolled in the STOP COVID-19 research study.
- The collaboration aims to enhance access to care for individuals who test positive for COVID-19 or influenza and contribute to a better understanding of home-based testing for these viruses.
STOP COVID-19 Study
The STOP COVID-19 study, funded by
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Avo Expands its Presence in the MEDITECH Community
What You Should Know:
- Avo, a provider of AI-driven clinician support tools for MEDITECH EHR users, announced significant milestones in its mission to transform healthcare delivery.
- Moab Regional Hospital, a Level IV trauma center and Critical Access Hospital in rural Utah, has adopted Avo's AI-powered platform to improve efficiency and enhance patient care. Additionally, Avo has been welcomed into the MUSE International community, further expanding its reach and impact
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Hummingbird Healthcare Secures $20M to Optimize Patient Access
What You Should Know:
- Hummingbird Healthcare Inc., a provider of managed services for patient access in healthcare, today announced a $20M Series B funding round led by Health Velocity Capital.
- The investment will support Hummingbird's mission to modernize patient access, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the patient experience for health systems across the country.
Addressing the Challenges of Patient Access
Patient access is a critical component of healthcare
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Philips and Mass General Brigham Partner To Integrate Live HealthData with AI
What You Should Know:
- Philips, a leader in health technology, and Mass General Brigham (MGB), a healthcare system and research enterprise, announced a strategic collaboration to develop and deploy advanced data infrastructure and AI solutions.
- The goal of the partnership aims to improve patient care by integrating and processing live healthcare data from various sources, creating a unified and actionable data ecosystem.
Advanced Data Infrastructure and AI Solutions
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