What You Should Know:
- Millions of Americans with Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes now have a new option for managing their glucose levels.
- DexCom, a leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology announced the launch of Stelo, the first over-the-counter (OTC) glucose biosensor available in the US.
What is Stelo?
Stelo is a small, wearable sensor that provides real-time glucose readings directly to a smartphone app. Unlike traditional blood glucose meters,
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Waltz Health Launches Waltz Connect to Lower Costs of Specialty Medications
What You Should Know:
- Waltz Health, a digital health company developing smarter, technology-enabled ways to price, distribute and prescribe medications, today unveiled Waltz Connect, a new end-to-end solution that manages all aspects of a payer’s specialty medication coverage.
- It includes proprietary technology, patient engagement support, and a first-of-its-kind dynamic marketplace with a network of high-quality specialty pharmacies that compete on price, service levels, and
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Qventus Launches AI Operational Assistants to Streamline Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Qventus, a provider of AI-based software for healthcare operations, has introduced AI Operational Assistants designed to empower frontline staff and improve efficiency.
- These AI-powered digital assistants automate administrative tasks, freeing up clinicians to focus on patient care.
Addressing the Burden of Administrative Tasks
Healthcare professionals are often overwhelmed by administrative tasks, which can lead to burnout and limit their impact
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GE Healthcare Unveils New AI-Powered Ultrasound and CT Technologies
What You Should Know:
- GE Healthcare launches two innovative new products: the Vscan Air SL with Caption AI and ECG-less Cardiac CT scanning on the Revolution Apex platform at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress,
- Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing mortality rates.
- GE Healthcare's latest
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CitiusTech Launches GenAI-Enhanced HEDIS Solution
What You Should Know:
- CitiusTech, a renowned healthcare technology provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in its HEDIS solution.
- By incorporating generative AI capabilities, CitiusTech has created the industry's first Generative HEDIS solution, seamlessly integrated into its PERFORM+ Clinical Convergence Platform.
A New Era of HEDIS
CitiusTech's Generative HEDIS solution represents a significant leap forward in the field of healthcare data and
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Solace Raises $14M to Expand Healthcare Advocacy Platform
What You Should Know:
- Solace, a digital health platform connecting patients with expert healthcare advocates secures $14M in Series A funding led by Inspired Capital, with participation from existing backers Craft Ventures and Torch Capital, as well as new investors including Anne Wojcicki, the late Susan Wojcicki, RiverPark Ventures, and Coalition Operators.
- The new funding brings Solace's total funding to $21M since its founding.
Empower Patients through
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AI Helps Predict Cardiac Arrhythmias in Lung Cancer Patients, Research Reveals
What You Should Know:
- Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to gain a deeper understanding of the risk of specific cardiac arrhythmias in patients undergoing radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Their findings, published in JACC: CardioOncology, offer valuable insights for healthcare providers and patients.
The Impact of Radiation Therapy on the Heart
Radiation therapy, while effective in treating
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Silver Tsunami: Rise of Tech-Enabled Senior Home Care
With the advancements in medical care and the resilience of the human spirit, most people now live longer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention supports this, publishing data about the rise in life expectancy in the U.S., with the average American man now reaching 74 and women pushing 80.
As a trusted partner in the healthcare community, my team and I are always working to help our clients provide the best care to the "Silver Tsunami" — the rapidly growing elderly population
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Qure.ai Receives FDA Clearance for AI-Powered Lung Nodule Analysis Tool
What You Should Know:
- Qure.ai, a global innovator in medical imaging AI, has today announced a pivotal 510(k) FDA clearance for its AI-powered chest CT solution – qCT LN Quant.
- The new AI solution is now available to support radiologists and pulmonologists in analyzing lung nodules on non-contrast chest CT scans and tracking volumetric growth as part of progression monitoring.
Qure.ai Enhances Lung Cancer Care with AI-Powered qCT LN Quant
Qure.ai has integrated qCT LN Quant into
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Openwater Secures $100M to Tackle Diseases at the Cellular Level
What You Should Know:
- Openwater, a pioneering healthcare technology company, today announced the acceleration of its plans to commercialize its groundbreaking platform that leverages semiconductor physics, light, and sound to diagnose and treat diseases at the cellular level.
- Founded by Mary Lou Jepsen, a former executive at Google X, Meta, and "One Laptop Per Child," Openwater has secured $100M in funding to advance its mission of making advanced medical care accessible
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