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Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced an agreement with Children’s National Hospital (Children’s National), one of the top five ranked children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, to help support the technology experience for staff by reducing friction across all technical touch points. Children’s National cares for more than 240,000 patients each year across its main hospital
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Teen Mental Health Startup BeMe Health Raises $1.5M From BCBS Kansas
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BeMe Health (BeMe), creator of an interventional behavioral health platform built by and for teens, has announced a $1.5 million funding investment from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS). This investment and strategic partnership will extend mental health support to an estimated 20,000 teenagers across Kansas, addressing a critical need as suicide is now the second-leading cause of death among those aged 15 to 24 in the U.S.
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Aiberry Expands Mental Health AI-Powered Assessment Platform to Cover Major Anxiety Disorders
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Aiberry®, a leading AI-powered mental health assessment platform, today announced that it has expanded its capabilities to include screening for anxiety disorders, in addition to the clinically-validated depression assessments it has provided to date.The comprehensive anxiety screening includes assessments for five distinct anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), and
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Widespread Ultrasound Adoption in Primary Care Expected Within 5 Years, Exo Study Reveals
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Exo, a pioneering medical imaging software and devices company, today released its 2023 Survey Report: Unlocking Point-of-Care Ultrasound.Based on a survey of more than 150 U.S.-based physicians, the report uncovers trends related to point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) adoption and use—such as challenges with existing solutions, their perceived value of handheld POCUS devices, and the impact of new innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) on medical imaging and
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In-Ear Wearable Measures Blood Flow to the Head for Long COVID POTS
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STAT Health emerges from stealth to introduce a 24/7 in-ear wearable that measures blood flow to the head to better understand symptoms such as dizziness, brain fog, headaches, fainting, and fatigue that occur upon standing.These are common symptoms for illnesses like long COVID, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and other orthostatic (caused by standing) syndromes that affect more
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CalmiGo Donates Exhalers to Help Survivors of Terrorist Attacks in Israel Cope with Anxiety and PTSD
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CalmiGo, a developer of the first and only drug-free device that empowers people suffering from anxiety, PTSD, and panic attacks with immediate relief, announces that the company donated 1200 portable exhalers to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Israel to help calm anxiety and alleviate symptoms of PTSD.The donations were made possible due to the help of the non-profit organization, Reim, that provides urgent medical aid to Israel, as well as other
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ReflexAI Launches AI Tool to Prevent Veteran Suicide
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ReflexAI, the leading provider of AI-powered training and quality assurance tools for crisis response, emergency dispatch, and healthcare organizations, launched HomeTeam, a digital training tool that teaches veterans how to support each other with mental health challenges.Developed with support from Google.org, the free platform includes educational modules that cover high-priority topics in mental health support, followed by AI-powered chat simulations that enable
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56% of Americans Concerned About Contracting an Infectious Disease from a Hospital
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New survey findings released today by Kinnos show that the risk of becoming infected by visiting or staying in a hospital weighs heavily on the minds of Americans.The findings, which arrive on the heels of the pandemic and amidst an escalating infectious disease crisis, reflect consumer sentiment and concerns when seeking medical care.
Survey Insights Reveal Heightened Post-Pandemic Worries Regarding Infectivity
Results from the “2023 Consumer Concerns:
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KLAS: Impact Advisors, Guidehouse, Chartis Rates High for Financial Improvement Consulting Engagements
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Healthcare organizations are facing unprecedented financial pressure; several macroeconomic factors—including the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and staffing shortages—have forced organizations to work around decreased revenues and increased costs.At this critical time, organizations are looking to consulting firms to help improve their financial performance and circumnavigate obstacles. KLAS’ 2020 Financial Improvement Consulting report examined how firms were
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Virtual Reality Can Enhance Relationships Between Caregivers and Aging Population, Study Finds
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Virtual Reality (VR) technology is not just for the young. It's paving the way for enhancing relationships between the aging population and their caregivers, as research from the Virtual Human Interaction Lab (VHIL) at Stanford University demonstrates.The study sought to understand older adults’ attitudes towards new technologies, including virtual reality, and how professional caregivers felt about facilitating VR experiences for older adults. Research was led by
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