What You Should Know:
- Abbott, a global healthcare leader, has officially opened its new global manufacturing center of excellence for Abbott’s diabetes care business in Kilkenny, Ireland.
- Abbott's FreeStyle Libre portfolio is the world's leading continuous glucose monitoring system, helping more than 6 million people with diabetes across over 60 countries.
Boosting Irish Economy and Manufacturing Capabilities
The Kilkenny facility is part of a €440 million
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Bariatric Surgeries Decline as GLP-1s Use Rises, Impacting Hospital Margins
What You Should Know:
- A new report from Strata Decision Technology reveals a significant decline in the number of bariatric surgeries performed in U.S. hospitals in recent years.
- The trend coincides with the rising popularity of weight-loss medications like semaglutide (GLP-1s), which have gained widespread adoption since their approval for chronic weight management.
Declining Surgical Volumes
Strata's analysis of data from 809 hospitals nationwide shows a clear
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Lunit Partners with VIDI Group to Deliver AI-Powered Mammography to France’s Largest Radiology Network
What You Should Know:
- Lunit, a leading provider of AI-powered cancer diagnostics solutions, has announced a strategic alliance with VIDI Group, the largest private radiology and radiotherapy network in France.
- The partnership will expand the deployment of Lunit INSIGHT MMG, an AI solution for breast cancer screening, across VIDI's extensive network of over 400 sites and 1,200 doctors.
Improving Breast Cancer Detection
Lunit INSIGHT MMG is designed to assist
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Evvy Launches Prescription-Grade At-Home Treatments for Vaginal Health
What You Should Know:
- Evvy, a female-founded vaginal microbiome company, is expanding access to science-backed women's healthcare with the launch of new prescription-grade, at-home treatments for vaginal health.
- These treatments offer fast-acting relief for common vaginal symptoms like pH imbalance, dryness, odor, and irritation.
Expanding Access to Vaginal Healthcare
This marks the first time patients can access Evvy's prescription products without first taking the
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Helix Unveils AI Model Predicting Semaglutide Weight Loss Response at ASHG 2024
What You Should Know:
- Helix, a leader in population genomics and precision health, presented groundbreaking research at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2024 Annual Meeting.
- The highlight was a novel AI-powered model that predicts the 12-month weight loss response of semaglutide, a popular medication for obesity and type 2 diabetes, in diverse populations.
Predicting Weight Loss with Precision
Helix researchers developed an integrated polygenic risk score
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AdventHealth Tops Gartner’s Healthcare Supply Chain Ranking for 2024
What You Should Know:
- Gartner has released its 16th annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking, and AdventHealth has claimed the top spot for the first time.
- The prestigious ranking recognizes US health systems demonstrating leadership in supply chain management amidst a challenging environment.
Navigating Disruption and Prioritizing Risk Management
This year's ranking highlights the resilience of healthcare supply chains in the face of ongoing disruptions, including
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Ontada, Datavant Partner to Accelerate Oncology Innovation with Real-World Data
What You Should Know:
- Ontada, a McKesson business specializing in real-world data and clinical technology for community oncology, has announced a strategic collaboration with Datavant, a health data platform.
- The partnership aims to accelerate oncology innovation by providing life science companies with faster access to Ontada's comprehensive real-world data.
In October, Ontada partnered with Microsoft to utilize AI capabilities to extract actionable insights from vast
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Cured by Innovaccer Launches Healthcare Experience AI to Transform Patient Journeys
What You Should Know:
- Cured by Innovaccer, a healthcare experience platform, has announced the launch of Healthcare Experience AI, a suite of advanced AI capabilities designed to revolutionize patient engagement and operational efficiency.
- The new offering combines generative and predictive AI to empower healthcare organizations to deliver more personalized and proactive care.
Transforming the Patient Experience
Healthcare Experience AI directly addresses the growing
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Baptist Health South Florida to Deploy MICA AI’s AI-Powered Mammograms
What You Should Know:
- MICA Artificial Intelligence and Baptist Health South Florida have joined forces in a groundbreaking collaboration to transform breast cancer detection.
- By integrating MICA AI's innovative technology into mammography, the collaboration aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of breast cancer screening, leading to earlier diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
AI-Powered Mammogram Insights for Earlier Breast Cancer Detection
MICA AI, developed
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Alliance for Smart Healthcare Excellence Launches to Drive Smart Hospital Adoption
What You Should Know:
- A new organization dedicated to accelerating the creation of smart hospitals has been established: the Alliance for Smart Healthcare Excellence (the Alliance).
- The non-profit organization will champion the Smart Hospital Maturity Model (SHMM), a framework designed to guide hospitals in their adoption and utilization of advanced technologies.
Smart Hospital Maturity Model (SHMM)
The SHMM, originally conceived by care.ai (now part of Stryker) and
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