In healthcare, the impact of well-designed medical devices reaches far beyond their physical form. When these devices are thoughtfully crafted with the end-user in mind, they become catalysts for efficiency and accuracy in diagnoses and treatments. A symbiosis of clear interfaces, intuitive controls, and an overall positive user experience not only propel healthcare professionals toward optimal care delivery but also alleviates the challenge of navigating cumbersome
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Iris Telehealth Launches Virtual Clinic and Iris Insights
What You Should Know:
- Iris Telehealth, a leader in transformative behavioral health services, announced today the launch of its Virtual Clinic and Iris Insights platforms.
- The innovative suite of solutions aims to address the critical need for increased access to quality mental health services by seamlessly integrating behavioral healthcare into existing patient journeys.
The Virtual Clinic: A Patient-Centered Approach
The Virtual Clinic offers a comprehensive care
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PathPresenter Raises $7.5M to Accelerate Digital Pathology Workflows
What You Should Know:
- PathPresenter, the global image sharing platform for pathology, announced today that it has closed a Series A funding round of $7.5 million to accelerate the adoption of the company’s enterprise pathology workflow solution.
- The funding was led by AVANT BIO, with participation from Barco NV and Modi Ventures. The funds will be used to advance the features and interoperability of the vendor-agnostic platform, invest in talent across engineering and commercial
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AI-Enabled Medical Concierge WhiteGlove Launches to Help Immigrants Care for Family Living Abroad
What You Should Know:
- WhiteGlove, the first full-service healthcare concierge for international care coordination, was unveiled today under the leadership of Dropbox, LinkedIn, and IIT Bombay alum, Anand Prakash.
- WhiteGlove's mission is to provide a streamlined approach to managing healthcare for loved ones living outside of the United States, with an initial focus on India.
WhiteGlove: Revolutionizing Healthcare Access for Indians with U.S.-based Family Support
WhiteGlove,
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AvaSure, Oracle, NVIDIA Partner to Create AI-Powered Virtual Concierge for Hospitals
What You Should Know:
- AvaSure, a leader in acute virtual care solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to develop a groundbreaking virtual concierge solution powered by NVIDIA AI technology.
- The innovative solution aims to transform the hospital experience by providing seamless, AI-driven support for clinicians, patients, and families.
AI-Powered Virtual Concierge
Healthcare organizations are facing increasing
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Pieces Technologies Raises $25M to Expand GenAI Clinical Solutions
What You Should Know:
- Pieces Technologies, a provider of clinical generative AI solutions that supports inpatient care teams secures $25M in growth financing.
- The funding round was supported by significant participation from Children's Health, Concord Health Partners, OSF HealthCare, and Rittenhouse Ventures.
Revolutionizing Clinical Workflows
Pieces optimizes clinical workflows by automating the creation of clinical documentation, including summaries, progress
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Gilead Sciences and Genesis Therapeutics Partner on AI-Driven Drug Discovery
What You Should Know:
- Gilead Sciences, a global biopharmaceutical company, and Genesis Therapeutics, an AI-focused biotechnology firm, have announced a strategic collaboration to discover and develop innovative small molecule therapies.
- The startegic partnership leverages Genesis' cutting-edge AI platform, GEMS, to accelerate drug discovery and development.
A Powerful Collaboration
Genesis Therapeutics' GEMS platform utilizes advanced AI techniques to generate and
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Stakeholders Urge Congress and White House to Maintain Remote Prescribing Flexibilities
What You Should Know:
- Over 330 stakeholder organizations have joined forces to call on Congress and the White House to intervene and ensure ongoing access to remote prescribing of controlled substances.
- Led by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and ATA Action, these organizations are concerned about the potential for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to significantly limit virtual prescribing, either through new regulations or by allowing existing
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AI Shows Promise in Early Lung Cancer Detection via Chest X-rays
What You Should Know:
- A new study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer offers exciting possibilities for early lung cancer detection.
- Researchers at Phrapokklao Hospital's Cancer Centre of Excellence in Bangkok, Thailand, used an AI-powered chest X-ray interpretation tool (qXR from Qure.ai) and found promising initial results.
Early Detection is Key
Lung cancer has one of the
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Study Reveals AI Predicts Patient Risk in Polypharmacy Seniors
What You Should Know:
- A new study published in The American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) highlights the potential of AI-powered technology to address the complex issue of polypharmacy in senior patients.
- The study, conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, evaluated FeelBetter’s platform and found it to be highly effective in predicting medication risks and stratifying patients based on their likelihood of hospitalization or emergency department visits.
The
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