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GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) announced an agreement to acquire the clinical artificial intelligence (AI) software business of Intelligent Ultrasound Group PLC (Intelligent Ultrasound) for approximately $51M.
- The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. GE HealthCare will finance the deal with existing cash reserves. The strategic acquisition signifies GE HealthCare's dedication to advancing
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AI-Powered Deepfakes Fuel Surge in Social Media Supplement Scams
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- Social media has become a breeding ground for deceptive health supplement ads, with AI-powered deepfakes taking these scams to a whole new level of danger. A recent study by Bitdefender Labs reveals a dramatic increase in phony social media ads promoting fictitious supplements and treatments.
-Researchers at Bitdefender Labs analyzed health-related scams on social media platforms like Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram over a three-month period,
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Q Bio Secures $27M to Expand Full-Body MRI with Mark I Scanner
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- Q Bio Inc., a pioneer in medical imaging technology secures $27M in strategic funding to propel its innovative Mark I full-body scanner towards market launch. This investment round welcomes new investor TELUS Global Ventures alongside existing backers like Khosla Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.
- Founded in 2015 by Jeff Kaditz, Dr. Michael Snyder, and Dr. Garry Choy, Q Bio is dedicated to revolutionizing medical
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Thoughtful AI Secures $20M, Launches Human-Capable RCM AI Agents
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- Thoughtful AI, a provider of AI-powered revenue cycle automation (RCM), has announced a series of exciting developments, including the launch of the world's first fully human-capable AI Agents for healthcare RCM, exceptional growth metrics, and $20 million in Series A funding.
- Thoughtful AI's groundbreaking AI Agents, CAM, EVA, and PHIL, are tackling the burden of repetitive RCM tasks like claims processing, patient eligibility verification, and payment
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Inaccurate Provider Directories: A Major Headache for Patients and Policymakers, HiLabs’ AI Study Reveals
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- Incorrect data in health plan physician directories is a pervasive problem, according to new research conducted by researchers at University of Colorado and HiLabs.
- The study, published in BMC Health Services Research, leverages HiLabs AI algorithms to compare data for >40% of US physicians across five large health plan directories.
Key Findings:
Limited variation in data quality between insurers suggests the issue goes beyond individual
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Thyme Care Secures $95M to Expand Value-Based Cancer Care Platform
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- Thyme Care, a leading value-based cancer care enabler raises $95M in funding capital led by Concord Health Partners, with participation from existing investors including CVS Health® Ventures, Town Hall Ventures, a16z Bio + Health, AlleyCorp, Echo Health Ventures, Foresite Capital, and new investor SignalFire. The funding brings Thyme Care's total funding to $178M.
- Thyme Care is a value-based cancer care enabler focused on improving patient outcomes and
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Freshpaint Raises $30.7M to Expand Healthcare Privacy Platform
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- Freshpaint, a San Francisco-based Healthcare Privacy Platform raises $30.7M in Series B funding led by Threshold, with participation from SignalFire, Intel Capital, Y Combinator, Zero Prime, and additional investors. This brings Freshpaint’s total funding to $41.8M.
- Freshpaint is transforming how healthcare organizations approach marketing by enabling them to leverage the full potential of digital advertising tools while strictly adhering to privacy
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Olympics 2024 Anti-Doping: Why Innovation in Testing Is Key
As we approach the 2024 Summer Olympics, ensuring a clean game is a major priority for the International Olympic Committee. More than 1,000 people will be involved in various anti-doping testing stages, including chaperones, sample collection personnel, and dedicated anti-doping control spaces at each competition venue. The goal is to maintain fair competition so we can all trust that those Olympians who earn their podium moment did so without any artificial enhancement. Unfortunately, the
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Bon Secours Mercy Health to Deploy Philips’ Patient Monitoring Platform Across Enterprise
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- Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), a prominent Catholic health system, today announced a strategic multi-year collaboration focused on improving patient monitoring.
- By integrating Philips' cutting-edge patient monitoring platform into its system, BSMH will standardize care across its 49 hospitals. This platform offers a comprehensive view of patient data, enabling clinicians to make more informed
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Viome Launches the First Personalized Toothpaste that Supports Whole-Body Health Using Biotic Data & AI
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- Viome, a leading provider of personalized microbiome health products and solutions, today unveiled its pioneering VRx MyBiotics Toothpaste & Gel to complete its Oral Health Solution system, setting a new standard for daily oral care and support overall health.
- This innovative product utilizes the unprecedented oral health insights from the Oral Health Intelligence™ Test (also available with Full Body Intelligence™) to create a personalized toothpaste formula
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