The convergence of technology and behavioral health has seen rapid acceleration in recent years. Between the growing appeal of digital therapeutic apps, the evolution of clinical note-taking tools, and the growing ability of AI tools to meet patients’ and providers’ needs, many of these trends are already in motion.
Here’s what to watch for on these frontiers and more in 2025:
Continued adoption of clinical note-taking tools. Technology is often met with distrust among practitioners. In
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Uncovering the Hidden Cybersecurity Risk: Implanted Medical Devices
Recent and high-profile cyber, ransomware and supply chain attacks on Kaiser Permanente, Ascension, and Change Healthcare have shown how the healthcare industry remains the number one target, and that no organization is immune. Last year, there were 249 healthcare related ransomware attacks reported to the FBI Crime Center alone, not counting those that slipped under the radar, and far more than any other critical infrastructure sector.
In the wake of these ongoing attacks, most
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Movano Health Receives FDA Clearance for Evie Ring Pulse Oximeter
What You Should Know:
- Movano Health, a health technology innovator, has achieved a significant milestone with the FDA 510(k) clearance of the pulse oximeter integrated into its Evie Ring.
- The FDA clearance paves the way for Movano to pursue new opportunities in health monitoring solutions, including clinical trials, post-clinical management, and remote patient monitoring.
Addressing the Limitations of Traditional Pulse Oximeters
Traditional pulse oximeters can be
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RSNA: Nonin Medical Launches First FDA-Cleared OTC Fingertip Pulse Oximeter for Accurate Readings Across Skin Tones
What You Should Know:
- Nonin Medical, a global leader in noninvasive medical monitoring lauches TruO2 OTC, the first over-the-counter (OTC) fingertip pulse oximeter to receive FDA clearance. This innovative device is designed to provide accurate blood oxygen saturation readings for adults across all skin tones, empowering individuals to make informed healthcare decisions.
- Nonin Medical's founder, Phil Isaacson, was the original inventor of the fingertip pulse oximeter. The
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RSNA: Mission Bio and University of Miami Collaborate on Multiple Myeloma Research
What You Should Know:
- Mission Bio, a leader in single-cell multiomics solutions for precision medicine, today announced a collaboration with Dr. C. Ola Landgren, MD, PhD, head of one of the world’s leading myeloma computational and translational research laboratories.
-Dr. Landgren’s team, including Dr. David Coffey and Dr. Benjamin Diamond, at the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, will work together to generate clinical data sets using Mission Bio’s Tapestri
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RSNA: ConcertAI Expands its AI-Enhanced Clinical Capabilities in Medical Imaging
What You Should Know:
- ConcertAI, the leader in predictive and generative AI SaaS and DaaS Solutions for healthcare and life sciences, today announced a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud version of TeraRecon’s AI-enabled portfolio of advanced visualization (AV) and generative AI modules for clinical workflows.
- This is a milestone in making the best-in-class solution more accessible to healthcare providers, and brings together Intuition Advanced Visualization, Eureka Clinical AI, and
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RSNA: Siemens Healthineers Adopts NVIDIA’s MONAI Deploy for Faster AI Deployment
What You Should Know:
- Siemens Healthineers, a global leader in medical technology, has adopted NVIDIA MONAI Deploy to accelerate integrating AI workflows into its Syngo Carbon and syngo.via enterprise imaging platforms.
- NVIDIA's MONAI platform is revolutionizing the field of medical imaging by accelerating the development and deployment of AI applications. This open-source framework is empowering healthcare professionals and researchers to harness the power of AI to improve
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RSNA: GE HealthCare Unveils Aurora SPECT/CT: A New Era in Precision Imaging
What You Should Know:
- GE HealthCare has announced the launch of Aurora, a revolutionary dual-head SPECT/CT system designed to enhance diagnostic capabilities and improve patient care.
- Unveiled at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2024 Annual Meeting, Aurora offers advanced features and AI-powered solutions to support precision medicine and personalized care.
Advancing SPECT/CT Imaging
Aurora combines functional imaging from SPECT with anatomical details from
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WellRX Acquires Bioreach Lab to Enhance Preventative Healthcare Offerings
What You Should Know:
- WellRX, the parent company of preventative healthcare brands ReviveRX and Ways2Well, has acquired Bioreach, a cutting-edge bloodwork and genetics laboratory.
- The strategic acquisition brings advanced diagnostic capabilities in-house, allowing WellRX to streamline its preventative healthcare offerings and enhance patient care.
Expanding Access to Advanced Diagnostics
By integrating Bioreach's laboratory services, WellRX can now offer a
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Kyan Health Raises $16.7M to Transform Workplace Mental Health with AI
What You Should Know:
- Kyan Health, a digital health company transforming workplace mental wellbeing, has secured $16.7 million in funding to expand its AI-powered platform globally.
- The investment, comprising a seed round led by Amplo VC and a Series A round led by Swisscom Ventures, will fuel Kyan's mission to transform how companies approach employee mental health.
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in the Workplace
Despite billions spent on workplace wellness programs, many
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