What You Should Know:
- New data from Strata Decision Technology indicates that operating margin performance for health systems across the nation plateaued in February, as rising expenses continue to limit growth.
- The new data finds individual hospitals saw increases in some key performance metrics compared to the previous year, overall trends in hospital margins were mixed, and patient demand decreased across most measures.
Operating Margins Remain Stagnant
The median
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Collective Health, Noom Health Offer Integrated GLP-1 Weight Management Solution
What You Should Know:
- Collective Health, a leader in employee health benefits, and Noom Health, the enterprise division of digital healthcare leader Noom announced a partnership to deliver Collective Health + Noom Med with SmartRx.
- The new program provides employers with an integrated weight management solution that includes a GLP-1 drug program, addressing the growing need for effective and affordable weight loss strategies.
Addressing the Obesity Epidemic
With
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DME Providers Lead to Better CGM Adherence and Lower Healthcare Costs Compared to Pharmacies
What You Should Know:
- New research published in Clinical Diabetes, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Diabetes Association, reveals that patients receiving continuous glucose monitors (CGM) through durable medical equipment (DME) providers demonstrate significantly higher adherence and lower healthcare costs compared to those using pharmacy channels.
- The study, titled "Impact of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Sourcing on Real-World Adherence and Healthcare Costs: A
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Affirm + FuturHealth Partner to Make GLP-1 Medications More Accessible with Flexible Payment Options
What You Should Know:
- FuturHealth, a provider of personalized weight-loss solutions partners with Affirm, the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth.
- The collaboration will enable FuturHealth customers to use Affirm's flexible, transparent pay-over-time options to purchase medications and wellness solutions.
Flexible, Transparent Way to Pay Over Time for GLP-1 Medications and Wellness Solutions
Now, FuturHealth customers who are
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Glooko Integrates Abbott FreeStyle Libre CGM, Enhancing Diabetes Management
What You Should Know:
- Glooko, a provider of integrated digital health solutions for diabetes management, has announced a significant expansion of its platform's capabilities with the integration of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems in the United States.
- The newly implemented integration allows individuals with diabetes to seamlessly synchronize data from their FreeStyle Libre CGM systems with other vital health metrics, including insulin
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Fujifilm Partners with Us2.ai to Provide AI-Automated Echocardiography Analysis for Cardiologists
What You Should Know:
- FUJIFILM Healthcare, a provider of diagnostic and enterprise imaging solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Us2.ai, a pioneer in AI-automated echocardiography solutions.
- The collaboration aims to integrate Us2.ai’s artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, automated clinical workflow solution into Fujifilm’s LISENDO 880 cardiovascular ultrasound system, revolutionizing cardiac diagnostics.
- The integration of Us2.ai’s software with the
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Linus Health Launches AI-Powered Remote Assessment to Combat Undetected Cognitive Impairment
What You Should Know:
- Linus Health has introduced Anywhere for Health Systems™, an innovative, FDA-listed, AI-enhanced cognitive assessment designed to address the critical issue of undetected mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor to dementia.
- The new solution empowers health systems to conduct accurate and efficient cognitive evaluations remotely, significantly improving early detection rates and streamlining patient care.
Delivering Clinical-Grade Cognitive
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VA’s EHR Modernization Faces Turbulence Amid Contract Cancellations and Deployment Acceleration
What You Should Know:
- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is navigating a complex landscape as it seeks to accelerate the rollout of its new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system from Oracle Cerner, while simultaneously cutting ties with numerous support contractors, Federal News Network first reports.
- The VA's recent mass cancellation of contracts, including those with at least six service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses supporting the EHR modernization, has
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GE HealthCare Launches AI-Powered Ultrasound for Enhanced Breast Cancer Detection in Dense Breasts
What You Should Know:
- GE HealthCare has unveiled Invenia™ Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) Premium, a cutting-edge 3D ultrasound system designed to revolutionize breast cancer screening for women with dense breast tissue.
- The technology integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and innovative features to expedite supplemental screening, streamline exam readings, and improve detection accuracy.
AI-Driven 3D Breast Ultrasound
Dense breast tissue, present in a
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Quantum Health Launches New GLP-1 Solution for Employers
What You Should Know:
- Quantum Health, a provider of healthcare navigation and care coordination, has announced the expansion of its Premier Pharmacy platform to offer self-insured employers a new GLP-1 weight management solution.
- The GLP-1 offering, powered by Vida Health, aims to optimize prescribing patterns, improve clinical outcomes, and provide comprehensive member support for weight loss.
Growing Demand for GLP-1 Medications
The need for effective weight
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