While it’s only relatively recently that AI became a household term, the technology is already having a major impact on society. But perhaps AI’s greatest impact has been in the medical field, specifically in the areas of diagnostics and devices.
Machine learning and other AI-based technologies have enabled researchers to gather data and undertake studies that are yielding an explosion of information on conditions and diseases of all kinds, as well as providing guidance on ways to prevent or
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Digital Health Adoption Trends by Each Generation: From Gen Z to Boomers
What You Should Know:
- Digital health is rapidly moving into the mainstream, from Super Bowl commercials to new features in popular consumer products. A recent survey reveals that 58% of Americans used virtual care in the past year, although this represents a slight decrease (5 percentage points) compared to 2023. Wearable devices and connected devices are also increasingly common, with 53% of consumers owning at least one, and 54% using them to track health metrics
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GE HealthCare Launches AltiX AI.i to Enhance Cardiac Procedures
What You Should Know:
- GE HealthCare has introduced the AltiX AI.i edition of its Mac-Lab™, CardioLab™, and ComboLab™ systems, designed to elevate cardiac catheterization (cath) lab workflows and support complex electrophysiology (EP) procedures.
- The AltiX AI.i editions include new features aimed at streamlining workflows, enhancing interoperability, and maintaining strong cybersecurity standards.
- The launch comes at a crucial time, as cardiovascular
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Salt AI Partners with Ellison Medical Institute to Advance AI in Cancer Research
What You Should Know:
- Salt AI, a company founded by the high-performance computing (HPC) team behind MySpace, is making significant strides in AI-driven drug discovery through its research partnership with the Ellison Medical Institute, led by cancer researcher Dr. David Agus.
- The partnership signifies Salt AI's formal entry into the life sciences sector and has already yielded notable advancements. Key among these is the ability to run AlphaFold2, a foundation model
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Nimblemind.ai Secures $2.5M for AI-Powered Data Infrastructure Platform
What You Should Know:
- Nimblemind.ai, an innovative AI-powered data infrastructure platform secures $2.5M in funding led by Bread & Butter Ventures, with participation from prominent investors including Great Oaks Venture Capital, SpringTime Ventures, Stone Mountain Ventures, Victorum Capital, Techstars, and strategic healthcare angel investors.
- The funding will enable Nimblemind.ai to further develop its technology and expand its reach, making healthcare data
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Mobile Health Appoints Kenneth Faltischek as CEO
What You Should Know:
- Mobile Health, a national leader in occupational health, wellness, and compliance services, has announced the appointment of Kenneth Faltischek as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Faltischek, a seasoned healthcare executive and long-time advisor to Mobile Health, will steer the company through its next phase of innovation and expansion.
- Todd Wolf, the current CEO, will transition to the role of strategic board advisor, where he will support Mobile
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Tia Deploys Nabla’s AI Assistant to Enhance Women’s Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Tia, a health clinic specializing in comprehensive women's care, has announced a partnership with Nabla, an ambient AI assistant for clinicians.
- The strategic collaboration aims to enhance patient-centered care by reducing clinical burnout and streamlining medical documentation through the integration of Nabla's AI technology.
Addressing Disparities in Women's Healthcare
Tia's recent "Women's Integrated Primary Care 2024 Outcomes Report"
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Vori Health Secures $53M for Value-Based Musculoskeletal Care
What You Should Know:
- Vori Health, the nation's pioneering physician-led solution for musculoskeletal care, is making waves in the healthcare industry and just announced a $53 million Series B funding round.
- Led by NEA and with continued support from AlleyCorp, Intermountain Health's Intermountain Ventures, Echo Health Ventures, and Max Ventures, this heavily oversubscribed round is a testament to Vori Health's rapid growth and innovative care model. In just 18 months, the company
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AI Accelerates Cancer Research: ACS Partners with Layer Health for LLM Data Extraction
What You Should Know:
- The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Layer Health, an innovator in AI-driven healthcare technology, have announced a multi-year collaboration aimed at accelerating cancer research. This partnership will leverage large language models (LLMs) to streamline the extraction of vital clinical data from patient medical records.
- This collaboration builds upon a successful pilot program that focused on breast cancer patients. The pilot demonstrated the platform's
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GeneDx Launches Multiscore: AI-Powered Tool for Genetic Analysis
What You Should Know:
- GeneDx, a leader in delivering improved health outcomes through genomic insights launches Multiscore, an advanced AI-powered decision support tool.
- Multiscore is designed to revolutionize genetic analysis by improving diagnostic efficiency, streamlining workflows, and enhancing clinical insights.
Advanced Decision Support System Enhances Diagnostic Efficiency
Embedded into GeneDx’s interpretation platform, Multiscore acts as a decision
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