What You Should Know:
- A new study by Phreesia and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) reveals a troubling gap in awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among high-risk patients. Published in The American Journal of Accountable Care, the research highlights the importance of patient-provider communication and patient activation in early detection and prevention of CKD, a leading cause of death in the United States.
- The research emphasizes the value of patient education and
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Nearly Half of PAs Find “Mid-Level Provider” Offensive, Survey Shows
What You Should Know:
- A recent survey by Barton Associates investigated how physician assistants (PAs) feel about the term "mid-level provider." The term has been discouraged by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) due to concerns it downplays their qualifications.
- These findings support the AAPA's argument for retiring the term "mid-level provider." It suggests many PAs view it as disrespectful of their training and experience. The higher prevalence of offense
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Stitch Employment Services Launches with $8.75M to Simplify HR for Independent Medical Practices
What You Should Know:
- Stitch Employment Services Inc., a workforce solution designed specifically for independent medical practices, announced its official launch today. Founded at Redesign Health, Stitch offers a comprehensive suite of services to streamline essential HR functions, allowing practices to focus on attracting and retaining top talent.
- By reducing administrative burdens and simplifying complex HR processes, Stitch empowers independent medical practices to thrive.
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GE Healthcare Unveils Solutions to Expand Access to Precision Medicine
What You Should Know:
- At the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting, GE Healthcare announced new precision medicine to meet providers’ most pressing needs.
- GE Healthcare is committed to improving access to precision medicine around the world, especially for underserved communities.
Barriers to Precision Care
The global healthcare landscape faces significant hurdles in adopting precision medicine. Limited access to essential health
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Nucleus RadioPharma Secures Investment from AstraZeneca
What You Should Know:
- Nucleus RadioPharma, the world's first comprehensive radiopharmaceutical organization, today announced the closing of an extended Series A funding round with the addition of new investor AstraZeneca.
- The strategic investment bolsters Nucleus' mission to make targeted radiotherapies and theranostics more accessible to patients worldwide.
AstraZeneca Joins Forces with Leading Radiopharmaceutical Innovator
AstraZeneca joins a distinguished group of
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VA Health Chat Now Available Nationwide, Connecting 6.8M Veterans with On-Demand Virtual Care
What You Should Know:
- Veterans across the United States can now access convenient, on-demand healthcare through VA Health Chat, following the platform's national rollout across all Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs).
- The multi-year initiative, facilitated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), brings CirrusMD's physician-first virtual care services to millions of Veterans.
VA Health Chat: Expanding Access to Care
VA Health Chat is now available to over
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Meta Llama 3 on NVIDIA Boosts Healthcare Innovation with Open-Source AI
What You Should Know:
- Meta's open-source large language model, Meta Llama 3, is making significant waves in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. This cutting-edge technology, trained and optimized using NVIDIA's accelerated computing, is empowering researchers, developers, and companies to create innovative applications aimed at improving patient lives.
- With Meta Llama 3's open-source accessibility and NVIDIA's powerful computing platform, the possibilities for AI-driven
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Secure Digital Signage for Healthcare: Igel & LG Partner on Large Displays
What You Should Know:
- Igel, a leading provider of secure endpoint operating systems, announced today an expanded partnership with LG Business Solutions.
- Igel's cloud-based software solution caters specifically to the healthcare market, providing users with a user-friendly platform to access and manage various cloud-based solutions designed for LG digital signage, interactive displays, and video walls.
Beyond Thin Clients: Igel Enters OT and IoT Markets
This
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Color Health Expands Cancer Screening with SkinIO and Bexa Partnerships
What You Should Know:
- Color Health, a leader in comprehensive cancer care, announced today that it is partnering with SkinIO and Bexa to integrate their innovative solutions for skin and breast cancer screening into its Virtual Cancer Clinic.
- The collaboration aims to significantly increase cancer screening and detection rates, making early diagnosis more accessible for employers and individuals.
Bringing Cutting-Edge Screening to the Workplace and Beyond
SkinIO: This
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Pager Health and League Partner to Address Maternal Health Crisis
What You Should Know:
- Pager Health and League, leading forces in digital healthcare, have joined forces to tackle the critical issue of maternal health in the United States.
- The strategic collaboration aims to deliver a truly personalized and effective maternity care experience, potentially improving outcomes for millions of mothers-to-be.
The U.S. Maternal Health Crisis in Numbers
The United States faces a stark reality when it comes to maternal health. The maternal
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