What You Should Know:
- Medscape has launched a free AI medical scribe for US physicians, the latest entry in a developing space of artificial intelligence tools to help with clinical tasks.
- Known as Medscape Scribe, the new tool — available to all US doctors when logged in to their Medscape account — transcribes conversations during patient visits and generates a synopsis of the encounter.
Medscape Enhances Clinical Efficiency with AI-Powered Tools
Medscape has introduced
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AI’s Advantages to Overcoming Revenue Cycle Management Challenges for Providers
Healthcare providers face staffing shortages, increasing regulatory requirements, and pressure to reduce costs while delivering effective care. Compounding provider problems are payor policy, behavior changes and ongoing fee schedule cuts that compress revenue, as well as mounting denials and additional documentation requests from payors.
Coding, claim processing, and the collective revenue cycle management (RCM) tasks required to ensure appropriate reimbursement for billable service are all
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The Role of Virtual Care in Reducing Physician Burnout: Strategies for Success
The burnout rate among physicians and medical teams is soaring, but it's possible to deflate many healthcare stressors by embracing telehealth solutions.
Beating back burnout has become one of the hottest topics in medicine. Just how bad is burnout in healthcare settings? A recently released survey from the American Medical Association (AMA) revealed that nearly two-thirds (62%) of emergency medicine doctors said they were experiencing burnout. However, the problem didn't end
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AI Holds Promise for Improving Patient Experience, Survey Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new survey conducted by Talkdesk has revealed the growing optimism among consumers about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the healthcare experience.
- While AI is still in its early stages of adoption in healthcare, patients are hopeful that it can streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and improve access to care.
Patients embrace artificial intelligence for administrative tasks, sensitive health queries, and
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PathAI’s AISight Dx Receives CE Mark for Primary Diagnosis
What You Should Know:
- PathAI, a pioneer in AI-powered digital pathology, has achieved a significant milestone with the CE mark certification of its AISight Dx Image Management System (IMS) for primary diagnosis.
- The certification paves the way for PathAI's expansion into the European diagnostic pathology market, offering pathologists a powerful tool to enhance their interpretations and improve laboratory efficiency.
AISight Dx: A Comprehensive Digital Pathology
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Curative Expands Health Plan to Georgia with $0 Copay, $0 Deductible
What You Should Know:
- Curative Insurance Company, a healthcare services innovator, is pleased to announce the expansion of its revolutionary health plan to Georgia.
- This marks a significant step forward as Curative brings its $0 copay, $0 deductible solution to businesses headquartered in the Peach State.
Prioritizing Affordability and Well-being
Curative's health plan is designed to remove barriers to care and prioritize member well-being. It achieves this
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Gen Z Falling Behind on Cancer Screenings: Phone Anxiety and Lack of Awareness Cited
What You Should Know:
- A recent survey by the Prevent Cancer Foundation reveals a concerning trend among Gen Z (ages 21-27) – they are significantly lagging behind older generations in getting routine cancer screenings.
- This lag can potentially have serious health consequences, as early detection is crucial for successful cancer treatment.
Phone Anxiety and Knowledge Gaps Hinder Screenings
The survey highlights two key factors impacting Gen Z's screening rates: phone
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Sounder Benefits Launches with $7.5M for Intelligent Employer Health Benefits
What You Should Know:
- Sounder Benefits, an intelligent benefits healthtech company that provides total benefit solutions for high-growth companies, launched today.
- Built at Redesign Health, Sounder Benefits will combine AI-driven insights and strategic benefits advisory services to design comprehensive total benefits strategies that go beyond traditional benefit solutions.
Transforming Employee Benefits: Sounder Benefits’ Strategic Approach for Growth Companies
Sounder
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MUSC Health Deploys AI to Automate Patient Self-Service Tasks
What You Should Know:
- SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today announced that MUSC Health has deployed an AI agent, powered by its Amelia Patient Engagement solution, to enhance patient access
- MUSC Health’s new AI agent, named Emily, leverages Amelia’s integration with Epic to enable personalized, simplified, and efficient patient self-service. Amelia was recently acquired by SoundHound AI.
Enhancing Patient Engagement and
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Hinge Health, Midi Health Partner to Address Menopause-Related Musculoskeletal Issues
What You Should Know:
- Hinge Health, a leading digital musculoskeletal care provider, and Midi Health, a virtual clinic specializing in menopause care, announced a strategic partnership to address the significant healthcare gap for women experiencing menopause-related musculoskeletal issues.
- Menopause can significantly impact musculoskeletal health, leading to joint pain, muscle aches, and other discomfort. A recent review from the University of Central Florida School of Medicine
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