What You Should Know:
- AKASA, the preeminent provider of end-to-end generative AI (GenAI) solutions for the revenue cycle, announced the release of AKASA Medical CodingTM, a first-of-its-kind GenAI assistant to transform the $23B medical coding field.
- AKASA Medical Coding puts the power of GenAI at medical coders’ fingertips,
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Humata Health Secures $25M for AI-Powered Prior Authorization
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- Humata Health, a company revolutionizing prior authorizations in healthcare with AI and automation raises $25M co-led by Blue Venture Fund and LRVHealth with participation from Optum Ventures, .406 Ventures, Highmark Ventures, and VentureforGood further demonstrates the widespread support for Humata's innovative approach.
- With this significant investment, Humata Health will expand its AI capabilities, broaden its provider base, and partner with payers to
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Evidation Launches MigraineSmart App to Empower Migraine Sufferers with Self-Management Tools & Research Opportunities
What You Should Know:
- Evidation, a company dedicated to improving health measurement in daily life, today announced the launch of MigraineSmart – a program on their app designed to empower migraine sufferers with self-tracking tools and research opportunities.
- Migraine is a chronic and debilitating condition impacting over 40 million Americans, with women disproportionately affected. These migraines significantly impact quality of life, affecting physical and mental health, work
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Emergency Services to Deploy Augmedix Generative AI Solution to Relieve Clinician Burnout in ED
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- Emergency room physicians in central Ohio are getting a helping hand from artificial intelligence (AI). Emergency Services Inc. (ESI), a physician-owned group serving the second-largest healthcare system in the region, has announced the deployment of Augmedix Go ED, an AI-powered medical documentation solution.
- Developed by Augmedix (Nasdaq: AUGX), a leader in AI for healthcare documentation, Augmedix Go ED is the first of its kind. This innovative system
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Carolina Caring to Bring Virtual Reality Experiences to Seniors
What You Should Know:
- Rendever, a virtual reality (VR) company focused on enhancing the lives of older adults, announced a partnership with Lenovo to bring VR experiences to patients at Carolina Caring, a non-profit healthcare provider.
- The strategic collaboration aims to improve the quality of life for seniors by offering them immersive and engaging VR experiences, even if their physical mobility is limited.
Expanding Seniors' Horizons Through VR
Rendever's VR
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Boston Scientific Acquires Silk Road Medical for $1.16B, Bolstering Stroke Prevention
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- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Silk Road Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SILK) for approximately $1.16 billion ($27.50 per share). Silk Road Medical is a leading innovator in minimally invasive stroke prevention technologies for patients with carotid artery disease.
- The acquisition strengthens Boston Scientific's position in the vascular medicine field, offering physicians a broader range of solutions for
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AI in Healthcare: Enhancing Data Quality & Reducing Clinician Burden
Healthcare is on the cusp of a transformative era, with artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) demonstrating remarkable potential in streamlining clinical documentation, quality measurement, and medical coding. As these technologies mature, forward-thinking healthcare provider organizations are exploring ways to leverage AI to improve data quality, reduce clinician burden, and ultimately enhance patient care.
AI's Role in Clinical Documentation and Coding
AI, through
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Q/A: Experian Health’s CPO Talks State of Patient Access
Experian Health, a provider of solutions in revenue cycle management, identity management, patient engagement, and care management, plays a pivotal role in transforming the healthcare landscape. By leveraging advanced data analytics and innovative technology, Experian Health aids healthcare organizations in improving operational efficiency and enhancing patient access to care.
The company has just released its annual “State of Patient Access Survey,” which reveals a notable shift from last
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Athos Therapeutics Taps Vultr Cloud GPU to Power AI Drug Discovery Engine
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- Vultr, the world’s largest, privately-held cloud computing platform, today announced that Athos Therapeutics, Inc. (“Athos”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has chosen Vultr Cloud GPU to run its AI model training, tuning, and inference.
- Powered by NVIDIA HGX H100 systems and running on Dell
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Upswing Health & Hinge Health Partner for Virtual Orthopedics
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- Upswing Health, the surgeon-founded virtual orthopedic care company, today announced a partnership with Hinge Health, a company dedicated to transforming the way that musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are prevented and treated, while lowering costs and improving outcomes.
- This collaboration aims to provide an integrated care experience for clients utilizing both Hinge Health and Upswing Health.
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