What You Should Know:
- 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME), a genetics and biopharmaceutical company, announced The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the investigational new drug (IND) application for 23ME-01473 (referred to as '1473), paving the way for the first human clinical trial of this promising new therapy.
- With FDA clearance secured, 23andMe plans to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial in the first half of 2024. This initial study will evaluate the safety and
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Pediatrix Deploys AI-Powered Prenatal Care with Sonio, Streamlining Workflow and Enhancing Patient Experience
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- Pediatrix Medical Group, a provider of specialized healthcare for women, children, and babies in the U.S., is making waves by deploying Sonio's AI-powered prenatal care solution.
- The innovative technology promises to revolutionize ultrasound workflow, improve quality assurance, and ultimately, deliver a better experience for both patients and providers.
Simplifying the Complexities of Prenatal Care
Traditional prenatal care workflows often involve multiple
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Specialty Pharmacy Drives 3.8% Increase in Drug Prices
What You Should Know:
- Vizient, Inc., a leading healthcare performance improvement company, has released its latest Pharmacy Market Outlook, projecting a 3.8% growth in drug price inflation.
- The increase is the highest since July 2019 and is attributed in part to the expanding realm of specialty pharmacy, notably the increased utilization of weight loss drugs. The report also highlights the anticipated rise in provider spending due to the expansion of gene therapies.
Price of
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Atropos Health and Google Cloud Partner to Turbocharge Real-World Evidence Generation for Healthcare Systems
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- Atropos Health, a leader in transforming real-world clinical data into personalized insights, today announced a game-changing collaboration with Google Cloud.
- The partnership optimizes Atropos' GENEVA OS platform to seamlessly integrate with Google Cloud's Healthcare Data Engine (HDE) and BigQuery, empowering healthcare systems to unlock the full potential of their data. By simplifying data access, streamlining analytics, and democratizing insights, this
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Ballad Health Partners with 410 Medical for Rapid Fluid Delivery
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- Ballad Health, a leading healthcare system in the Appalachian Highlands, is partnering with 410 Medical to bring a revolutionary device called LifeFlow to its patients.
- The portable, rapid fluid delivery system promises quicker resuscitation times for patients in critical conditions like sepsis, shock, trauma, and cardiac arrest.
Time is Critical in Life-Threatening Situations
Traditional methods of fluid administration can take up to 10 times longer than
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Sony Tech Powers Minnesota’s Telehealth Revolution for Medicaid Patients
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- HealtheMed, a revolutionary public health utility startup, is empowering underserved Medicaid recipients in Minnesota to live healthier, more independent lives through its innovative Clinic@Home platform.
- The hybrid digital telehealth system brings healthcare directly into people's homes, overcoming barriers like transportation limitations, appointment scarcity, and anxiety. At the heart of this impactful program lies technology, and HealtheMed has found a
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Smile Train and Wolters Kluwer Health Partner to Empower Global Cleft Care
What You Should Know:
- Smile Train, the world's largest cleft-focused organization, and Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of clinical information solutions, have joined forces to bridge this knowledge gap.
- Through their innovative collaboration, Smile Train partners and affiliates globally will gain full online access to select medical journals, empowering them to deliver better cleft care for children in need.
Breaking Down Barriers to Knowledge
Cleft care requires
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Democratizing AI: NSF Launches AI Pilot for National Research Resource
What You Should Know:
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), alongside a diverse coalition of government agencies, industry leaders, and non-profit organizations, has launched the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot.
The NAIRR pilot marks a significant step towards a future where AI benefits everyone. By democratizing access to critical resources, fostering collaboration, and prioritizing responsible development, the NAIRR has the potential to unlock
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Deliberate AI Joins FDA Pilot to Develop Mental Health Treatments
What You Should Know:
- Deliberate AI, a digital health company harnessing AI to revolutionize mental health assessment, has secured a major milestone in its mission. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has selected Deliberate AI's AI-generated Clinical Outcome Assessment (AI-COA™) for its Innovative Science and Technology Approaches for New Drugs (ISTAND) Pilot Program.
- The collaboration between Deliberate AI and the FDA represents a giant leap in the fight against mental
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iPN and Lumeris Join Forces to Boost Value-Based Care
What You Should Know:
- In a move to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in the Denver metro area, Integrated Physician Network (iPN) and Lumeris announced a strategic partnership today.
- The iPN and Lumeris partnership marks a significant step forward for value-based care in Denver. By combining their resources and expertise, these two organizations are poised to deliver high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to the communities they serve. This collaboration is a
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