What You Should Know:
- A new McKinsey survey reveals that the healthcare industry is increasingly recognizing the potential of generative AI (gen AI) to revolutionize patient care and operational efficiency.
- While a majority of healthcare organizations are exploring or implementing gen AI solutions, concerns about risks and challenges remain.
Report Background
McKinsey conducted two surveys to gather insights from healthcare leaders about their gen AI strategies and
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Physicians Reveals GLP-1s for Weight Loss are Overprescribed and Unsustainable
What You Should Know:
- A large majority of physicians feel GLP-1s are being overprescribed, according to a new survey from Virta Health, a leader in type 2 diabetes reversal.
- The Virta Health survey was conducted in partnership with Beresford Research and included 300 primary care providers, endocrinologists, and obesity specialists across the United States sheds light on the medical community's views on the rapidly growing class of GLP-1 medications, often hailed as
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Seqera Acquires Tinybio to Democratize Access to AI-Powered Bioinformatics
What You Should Know:
- Seqera, a provider of scientific data analysis for life sciences and creator of Nextflow, announced the acquisition of Tinybio, a rising tech-bio startup specializing in AI-powered bioinformatics tools.
- The acquisition reinforces Seqera's commitment to building a robust online platform that empowers scientists with cutting-edge resources. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Bridging the Gap Between Scientists and
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FemTech: Fertilitywise Partners with Fairfax EggBank to Empower Patients
What You Should Know:
- Fertilitywise, a provider of resources and support for those navigating fertility challenges, announced a new partnership with Fairfax EggBank, a prominent donor egg program. This collaboration aims to enhance the fertility journey for patients by offering comprehensive support and information.
- Through this partnership, Fairfax EggBank patients will receive a complimentary two-month membership to Fertilitywise, providing access to a wealth of evidence-based
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LLMs Outperforms Clinicians in Predicting Mental Health Crises, Study Reveals
What You Should Know:
- Brightside Health, a telemental health company released research demonstrating the potential of large language models (LLM) in predicting mental health crises.
- The study, published in JMIR Mental Health, compared the performance of OpenAI's GPT-4 to human clinicians in identifying patients at risk of suicide.
Study Background and Key Findings
The research analyzed data from over 460 patients, including those who had reported suicidal ideation
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Diality Receives FDA Clearance for Innovative Hemodialysis System
What You Should Know:
- Diality, a medical device company focused on advancing kidney care, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Moda-flx Hemodialysis System™.
- The Moda-flx Hemodialysis System is designed to enhance the dialysis experience for both patients and healthcare providers. With its variable flow rate ranges, integrated reverse osmosis water filtration, and user-friendly interface, clinicians
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Lab Staff Burnout and Understaffing Threaten Patient Care, Survey Reveals
What You Should Know:
- A new survey by Siemens Healthineers and The Harris Poll sheds light on the pressing issue of understaffing and burnout within the clinical laboratory workforce. The study underscores the critical role of laboratory professionals in patient care and the urgent need for solutions to address these challenges.
- The survey was conducted by Siemens Healthineers and The Harris Poll between June 17 and 28, 2024, and included 408 U.S. laboratory professionals.
Lab
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Responsible AI in Medicine for Underserved Populations
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making a tangible difference in healthcare today. It's not about science fiction or flashy gimmicks. It’s not about deep fakes or plagiarized term papers. AI is being responsibly used to prevent medical errors, enhance clinical decision-making, expand access to care, and lower costs. While there's certainly overenthusiasm and misleading claims about AI, we can't ignore the many instances where it's making healthcare more efficient, effective, and
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How Virtual Primary Care Can Enrich Your Practice
The COVID-19 pandemic made the word “virtual” a part of our everyday lexicon. Many services that were previously done in person—even schools—quickly made the transition to being virtual. Today, our world is forever changed as many services that once were only in-person continue to be virtual due to convenience, accessibility, and technological advancements that enable everything online.
Primary care has also benefited from virtualization of services. According to a study published in
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Spring Health Raises $100M for Mental Health Platform, Reaching $3.3B Valuation
What You Should Know:
- Spring Health, a mental healthcare platform raises $100M in Series E funding round, bringing its valuation to $3.3B. The round was led by Generation Investment Management, with participation from existing investors Kinnevik, William K Warren Foundation, RRE, and Northzone.
- The new funding will enable Spring Health to expand its reach, enhance its technology platform, and deepen its commitment to delivering exceptional mental healthcare. The company plans to
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