What You Should Know:
- Evident, a leader in clinical microscopy and superior optics, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Pramana, Inc., a manufacturer of digital pathology solutions. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The strategic acquisition brings together Pramana’s cutting-edge autonomous whole slide imaging technologies with Evident’s longstanding expertise to revolutionize the market for digital pathology solutions and usher in what both
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HealthTap Launches Virtual Direct Primary Care Program
What You Should Know:
- HealthTap, a virtual healthcare provider, today announced the launch of its Direct Virtual Primary Care for Organizations program.
- The new program enables employers, cost-sharing entities, and other member-based organizations to offer high-quality, AI-enabled virtual primary care without complex integrations or infrastructure overhauls.
Virtual Care Leader Goes DPC Following 'Big Beautiful Bill'
The formal launch follows the recent
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MAGENTIQ EYE Secures Funding to Advance AI-Powered Gastroenterology Diagnostics
What You Should Know:
- MAGENTIQ EYE LTD., an innovator in AI-powered gastroenterology decision-support software, announced completion of its Series A funding round led by aMoon, with participation from existing investors Norgine Ventures BV (Netherlands), Nina Capital (EU & USA), Namarel Ventures SL (Spain), Nova Capital (Italy), and private investors Sake Bosch and Roon Doornink (USA).
The proceeds from the funding round will support the continued development and expansion of
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iRhythm, Lucem Health Partner to Detect Arrhythmia with Predictive AI
What You Should Know:
- iRhythm Technologies, a digital health leader focused on detecting, predicting, and preventing disease announced a strategic partnership with Lucem Health, an AI-driven early disease detection.
- The strategic collaboration aims to accelerate the early identification of undiagnosed arrhythmias in patient populations with an elevated risk for the condition.
Shift from Reactive to Predictive Care
Traditional care models often rely on reactive
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J.D. Power 2025 Pharmacy Study: Mail Order Pharmacies Outpace Chain Drug Stores in Satisfaction
What You Should Know:
- Overall customer satisfaction with mail order pharmacies has risen steadily, while satisfaction with chain drug stores has slid, causing many chain drug store customers to consider switching providers, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Pharmacy Study,
- The trend is fueled by a rise in digital engagement and a decline in neighborhood drug stores, is setting the stage for a "tipping point in the pharmacy space".
- The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Pharmacy Study,
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Ultromics Secures $55M to Expand AI-Driven Cardiology Solutions for Heart Failure
What You Should Know:
- Ultromics, a pioneer in AI-driven cardiology solutions secures $55M in Series C financing co-led by L&G, Allegis Capital, and Lightrock, with continued support from Oxford Science Enterprises, GV, Blue Venture Fund, and Oxford University. Major U.S. health systems, including University of Chicago Medicine and UCM Ventures, also participated in the round.
- Built on years of clinical study and hundreds of thousands of echo scans, Ultromics offers the first
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In Drug Diversion Prevention Programs, AI is No Longer a Novelty
With AI dominating healthcare headlines, it’s easy to dismiss this technology as being all hype that’s not ready for primetime. However, unlike more forward-looking applications for this technology, incorporating AI into drug diversion technology is no longer a “nice to have.” With increasingly complex medication workflows, siloed medication information across disparate systems, tighter compliance expectations and stretched clinical resources, it’s become an essential component of patient care,
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Arkstone Acquired by ARCHIMED to Accelerate Global Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
What You Should Know:
- Arkstone, a pioneer in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven infectious disease clinical decision support and antimicrobial stewardship has been acquired by ARCHIMED, a private equity firm specializing in the healthcare sector. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The acquisition marks a pivotal moment in Arkstone's growth trajectory, positioning the company to expand its global footprint, deepen its R&D
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Axonius Acquires Cynerio for Over $100M, Strengthening Medical Device Security in Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Axonius, a global leader in cyber asset intelligence announced that it has acquired Cynerio, a pioneer in medical device security, for more than $100M in a cash and stock transaction.
- The acquisition directly addresses a critical challenge for healthcare providers, where the proliferation of connected medical devices has created a vast and unprotected attack surface. These specialized assets, essential to patient care, have historically been invisible
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Labcorp Launches GenAI Tool to Simplify Lab Test Selection for Healthcare Providers
What You Should Know:
- Labcorp announced the launch of Test Finder, a first-of-its-kind generative AI tool developed with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Designed to simplify lab test selection, Test Finder enables healthcare providers to ask questions or describe conditions in plain language and receive curated test recommendations, thereby enhancing the user experience and freeing up more time for patient care.
Critical Role of Laboratory Testing in Healthcare
Laboratory
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