What You Should Know:
- Noom, a digital healthcare company, is shaking up the weight loss industry with the launch of Noom GLP-1Rx, an innovative program offers affordable, accessible, and sustainable weight loss by combining compounded GLP-1 injections with Noom's proven behavioral change program.
- Noom GLP-1Rx delivers highly efficacious medications to the door within seven days starting at $149 and pairs those powerful medications with Noom GLP-1 Companion with Muscle
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Stakeholders Urge Congress and White House to Maintain Remote Prescribing Flexibilities
What You Should Know:
- Over 330 stakeholder organizations have joined forces to call on Congress and the White House to intervene and ensure ongoing access to remote prescribing of controlled substances.
- Led by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and ATA Action, these organizations are concerned about the potential for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to significantly limit virtual prescribing, either through new regulations or by allowing existing
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NCQA Launches Virtual Care Accreditation Program
What You Should Know:
- The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has introduced a groundbreaking new program designed to evaluate and accredit organizations offering virtual care services.
- The Virtual Care Accreditation program provides a roadmap for organizations to deliver high-quality patient care, identify gaps in their programs, and effectively track patient outcomes.
Key Features of the Virtual Care Accreditation Program
Comprehensive Standards: The
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Study Reveals AI Predicts Patient Risk in Polypharmacy Seniors
What You Should Know:
- A new study published in The American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) highlights the potential of AI-powered technology to address the complex issue of polypharmacy in senior patients.
- The study, conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, evaluated FeelBetter’s platform and found it to be highly effective in predicting medication risks and stratifying patients based on their likelihood of hospitalization or emergency department visits.
The
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Former FDA/Verily’s Amy Abernethy Launches Highlander Health
What You Should Know:
- Industry veterans Amy Abernethy, M.D., Ph.D., and Brad Hirsch, M.D., have co-founded Highlander Health, a new company dedicated to improving individualized patient care.
- The company is comprised of Highlander Health Institute, a public interest platform, and Highlander Health Partners, an investment arm.
A Vision for Personalized Healthcare
Dr. Abernethy and Dr. Hirsch believe that the healthcare industry needs a more integrated approach to
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Dermatology Practice Deploys ZeroEyes AI-Based Gun Detection
What You Should Know:
- ZeroEyes, a leader in AI-based gun detection technology, announced today the deployment of its solution at Lane Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery.
- This marks the first private healthcare practice to adopt ZeroEyes' proactive security technology.
Addressing Growing Security Threats
With the rise of gun-related violence in the United States, healthcare facilities face increasing security challenges. While maintaining an open-door policy for
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Withings Sleep Rx Receives FDA Clearance for Home Sleep Apnea Testing
What You Should Know:
- Withings, a global leader in connected health, has announced that its Sleep Rx sleep apnea device has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- Sleep Rx represents a significant advancement in the diagnosis of sleep apnea, offering a more convenient and accurate alternative to traditional in-lab testing.
Addressing the Underdiagnosis of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that affects millions of people
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Kahun Launches AI Agent for Pharma-Focused Knowledge Sharing
What You Should Know:
- Kahun, a pioneer in medical knowledge structuring, has introduced a new AI Agent specifically designed for the pharmaceutical industry.
- The AI Agent aims to bridge the gap between medical knowledge and patient context, providing professionals with reliable and accessible drug-related information.
Addressing the Challenges of Pharma-Related Information
The rapid pace of drug development and research has made it increasingly difficult for
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Abbott Launches OTC Continuous Glucose Monitor, Lingo
What You Should Know:
- Abbott, a global healthcare company, has announced the U.S. availability of Lingo, a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system designed for individuals who want to improve their overall health and wellness.
- Lingo is the first CGM available without a prescription designed for individuals who want to improve their overall health and wellness, regardless of whether they have diabetes.
A Powerful Tool for Health Management
Lingo combines a biosensor
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Rune Labs Launches GenAI Clinical Reports for Parkinson’s Patients
What You Should Know:
- Rune Labs, a leading precision neurology software and data company has announced a significant advancement in its StrivePD app.
- The new StrivePD-AI feature leverages generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to provide personalized clinical reports for patients with Parkinson's disease.
Key Features of StrivePD-AI
StrivePD-AI utilizes Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet Large Language Model (LLM) to analyze patient data and generate personalized
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