What You Should Know:
- Iris Telehealth, a leader in transformative behavioral health services, announced today the launch of its Virtual Clinic and Iris Insights platforms.
- The innovative suite of solutions aims to address the critical need for increased access to quality mental health services by seamlessly integrating behavioral healthcare into existing patient journeys.
The Virtual Clinic: A Patient-Centered Approach
The Virtual Clinic offers a comprehensive care
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Safety Dance: Healthcare Marketers Are Singing A Different Tune Post-HHS Ruling
Implementing web analytics and data collection in healthcare has always required extra caution. By its very nature, collecting a patient’s (or prospective patient’s) information over the web leaves the door open to accidental and unsafe collection of protected health information (PHI). And when that PHI includes individually identifiable health information (IIHI), then collecting this data runs afoul of the privacy protections outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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AvaSure, Oracle, NVIDIA Partner to Create AI-Powered Virtual Concierge for Hospitals
What You Should Know:
- AvaSure, a leader in acute virtual care solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to develop a groundbreaking virtual concierge solution powered by NVIDIA AI technology.
- The innovative solution aims to transform the hospital experience by providing seamless, AI-driven support for clinicians, patients, and families.
AI-Powered Virtual Concierge
Healthcare organizations are facing increasing
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Pieces Technologies Raises $25M to Expand GenAI Clinical Solutions
What You Should Know:
- Pieces Technologies, a provider of clinical generative AI solutions that supports inpatient care teams secures $25M in growth financing.
- The funding round was supported by significant participation from Children's Health, Concord Health Partners, OSF HealthCare, and Rittenhouse Ventures.
Revolutionizing Clinical Workflows
Pieces optimizes clinical workflows by automating the creation of clinical documentation, including summaries, progress
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Gilead Sciences and Genesis Therapeutics Partner on AI-Driven Drug Discovery
What You Should Know:
- Gilead Sciences, a global biopharmaceutical company, and Genesis Therapeutics, an AI-focused biotechnology firm, have announced a strategic collaboration to discover and develop innovative small molecule therapies.
- The startegic partnership leverages Genesis' cutting-edge AI platform, GEMS, to accelerate drug discovery and development.
A Powerful Collaboration
Genesis Therapeutics' GEMS platform utilizes advanced AI techniques to generate and
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CPT 2025 Code Set Released, Featuring AI Integration, Digital Medicine
What You Should Know:
- The American Medical Association (AMA) has released the CPT® 2025 code set, a comprehensive update that reflects the latest advancements in medical procedures and services.
- This year's release features 420 total changes, including 270 new codes, 112 deletions, and 38 revisions.
Key Updates in CPT 2025
CPT codes are essential for data sharing, billing, and reimbursement in the healthcare industry. The CPT 2025 code set was developed through a
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AI Shows Promise in Early Lung Cancer Detection via Chest X-rays
What You Should Know:
- A new study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer offers exciting possibilities for early lung cancer detection.
- Researchers at Phrapokklao Hospital's Cancer Centre of Excellence in Bangkok, Thailand, used an AI-powered chest X-ray interpretation tool (qXR from Qure.ai) and found promising initial results.
Early Detection is Key
Lung cancer has one of the
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Mercy Terminates Contracts with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
What You Should Know:
- Mercy, a healthcare provider in Missouri, has announced its plans to terminate contracts with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in the state.
- This decision comes after months of negotiations, during which Mercy sought to address concerns about rising costs and administrative burdens imposed by Anthem.
A Growing Disparity
Mercy has experienced a significant disparity between the rising costs it faces and the profits generated by managed care companies
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Apple Launches AirPods Pro 2: All-in-One Hearing Health Experience
What You Should Know:
- Apple has introduced a groundbreaking new feature for AirPods Pro 2: the world's first end-to-end hearing health experience.
- The innovative solution combines a scientifically validated Hearing Test with a clinical-grade Hearing Aid capability, providing users with a comprehensive tool for managing their hearing health.
Addressing the Hearing Loss Epidemic
Approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide are living with hearing loss, according to the
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Panalgo Partners with COTA to Enhance AI & RWD-Enabled Cancer Care
What You Should Know:
- Panalgo, a provider of healthcare data analytics solutions, has announced a partnership with COTA, an organization focused on providing real-world data (RWD) for cancer care.
- The strategic collaboration will enable COTA to make its high-quality hematologic oncology data available through Panalgo's Instant Health Data Analytics (IHD) platform.
Leveraging COTA's Real-World Data
COTA's RWD is derived from electronic health records (EHRs) and offers
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