What You Should Know:
- Alchemy, a healthcare company focused on improving access to medications for underserved populations secures $31M in seed funding.
- The investment was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health, with participation from Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners, Banc of California, and other investors.
Expanding Access to Care for HIV Communities
Alchemy provides the infrastructure and technology needed to build and
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Emteq Labs Unveils World’s First Emotion-Sensing Eyewear for Health and Beyond
What You Should Know:
- Emteq Labs, a pioneer in emotion-recognition wearable technology, has announced the upcoming launch of Sense, groundbreaking eyewear that can detect and analyze emotions in real-time.
- The company also announced the appointment of Steen Strand, former head of Snap Inc.'s hardware division, as CEO.
Sense: A New Era of Emotion-Aware Technology
Sense is the culmination of a decade of research and development by Emteq Labs, led by renowned surgeon and
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Parakeet Health Launches With $3M for GenAI Voice Platform to Enhance Patient Engagement
What You Should Know:
- Parakeet Health, a generative AI company focused on revolutionizing patient engagement, has announced the launch of its AI-powered voice platform and has secured $3M in seed funding to fuel its growth and development.
- This innovative solution aims to streamline patient communication for healthcare providers, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing the patient experience.
Addressing a Critical Need
With 90% of patients still
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RLDatix Appoints Dan Michelson as New CEO
What You Should Know:
- RLDatix, a global provider of connected healthcare operations software and services, has named Dan Michelson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2024.
- Michelson, a seasoned healthcare leader with over 30 years of experience, will succeed Jeff Surges, who has led the company through a period of significant growth since 2019. Surges will remain with RLDatix as an advisor and board member.
Michelson Bio/Background
Michelson
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How AI-Powered Ambient Listening Is Transforming Clinical Documentation
Organizational healthcare systems worldwide face a pressing issue: the pervasive burnout experienced by clinicians. From relentless work hours to overwhelming administrative tasks, the myriad pressures of the profession take a toll on their well-being. Among the chief contributing factors to this epidemic is the burden of documentation and paperwork, a relentless demand that drains clinician energy and detracts from patient care. Recent research shows physicians may spend as much as 4.5 hours
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Digital Health Spending to Surge as Purchasers Prioritize Value and Outcomes
What You Should Know:
- A new survey by the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) reveals that health plans, employers, and health systems are poised to increase their investment in digital health solutions in the coming year.
- The 2024 State of Digital Health Purchasing survey provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of digital health adoption, highlighting key trends in spending, contracting, and future priorities.
Sustained Growth in Digital Health
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Medicare Approves Cleerly’s AI-Powered Heart Scan for Millions of Beneficiaries
What You Should Know:
- In a significant step towards improving cardiovascular care, several Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have granted coverage for Cleerly's AI-enabled Quantitative Coronary Topography (AI-QCT) scans.
- The decision expands access to Cleerly's potentially life-saving technology for Medicare beneficiaries at risk of heart attacks.
Expanding Access to Innovative Cardiac Care
Cleerly, a company dedicated to eradicating heart attacks, sought MAC
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TytoCare, Frontier Health Partner to Expand Access to Virtual Primary Care
What You Should Know:
TytoCare, a leading provider of virtual care and remote examination technology, has partnered with Frontier Health, a Texas-based direct primary care organization, to offer a virtual extension of Frontier's services.
- The strategic collaboration will provide Frontier Direct Care members with access to TytoCare's Home Smart Clinic device, enabling them to conduct virtual visits with their primary care providers from the comfort of their homes.
Enhancing
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Abridge, Wolters Kluwer Partner on Ambient AI and UpToDate
What You Should Know:
- Wolters Kluwer Health and Abridge have joined forces to integrate UpToDate®, a leading clinical decision support (CDS) solution, into the Abridge AI-powered clinical documentation platform.
- The collaboration aims to streamline clinical workflows, improve patient care, and reduce the administrative burden on clinicians.
Enhancing Clinical Documentation with Real-Time Evidence
Abridge's AI-powered platform automates clinical documentation in
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4 in 5 Surgeons Believe AI Can Bridge The Rural Surgical Gap
What You Should Know:
- A recent survey of 1,000 U.S. surgeons reveals a strong belief in the power of digital health to reduce disparities in access to surgical expertise, particularly in under-resourced communities.
- The State of Surgery survey, commissioned by Medtronic, highlights the potential of live streaming, artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual reality (VR) to transform surgical care and improve healthcare equity.
Bridging the Gap in Surgical Access
The
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