What You Should Know:
- ScreenPoint Medical, a leading developer of AI-powered breast cancer detection solutions, today announced a key leadership change. Mark Koeniguer, who has served as CEO since 2022, is stepping down from his position.
- The company's Board of Directors has appointed Pieter Kroese as the new Chief Executive Officer effective April 25, 2024.
- Mr. Kroese brings extensive experience to the role, having served as ScreenPoint's COO for over five
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Telehealth Nutrition Program Proves Effective in Fighting Food Insecurity
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- Foodsmart, the leader in telenutrition and food benefits management, today announced the results of a new study stemming from its partnership of almost 3 years with Chorus Community Health Plans (CCHP), an affiliate of Children’s Wisconsin.
- In an effort to bridge the nutrition access gap in Wisconsin and
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Augmedix Launches GenAI-Powered, Medical Documentation Solution for Emergency Departments
What You Should Know:
- Augmedix, a frontrunner in AI-powered medical documentation, has unveiled Augmedix Go - the first-ever fully automated GenAI solution designed specifically for Emergency Department (ED) documentation.
- The nationwide roll-out follows a successful pilot program with HCA Healthcare, a leading US healthcare provider.
Revolutionizing ED Workflows
Augmedix Go streamlines the documentation process for ED physicians, instantly generating medical notes
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Cedars Sinai Researchers Uses AI to Analyze Regular Chest CT Scans to Predict Heart Disease Risk
What You Should Know:
- Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have developed a new method using artificial intelligence (AI) to assess cardiovascular disease risk during a routine chest computed tomography (CT) scan without contrast dye.
- The recent study published in Nature Communications, could significantly reduce the cost and invasiveness of identifying patients at risk for heart disease.
Leveraging Existing Data for Better Risk Assessment
Traditionally, CT scans with contrast
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Generative AI in Healthcare Survey Reveals Rising Adoption Amidst Challenges
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- John Snow Labs, the AI for healthcare company announced the findings of the inaugural Generative AI in Healthcare Survey. Conducted by Gradient Flow, the research explores the trends, tools, and behaviors around generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) use among healthcare and life sciences practitioners.
- Findings reveal a significant increase in GenAI budgets across the board, with one-fifth of all technical leaders witnessing a more than 300%
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Philips Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance on Image-Guided Surgical Therapy
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- Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced its Philips Zenition 30 mobile C-arm has received FDA 510(k) clearance, making image-guided surgical procedures available to more US patients at lower cost.
- By giving surgeons greater flexibility, control, and
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Blue Shield of California Expands Wellvolution Platform to Address Musculoskeletal Needs
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- Blue Shield of California is expanding its popular digital health platform, Wellvolution, to offer comprehensive support for members experiencing musculoskeletal (MSK) issues.
- The expansion adds three new programs – SworkIt, Kaia, and Sword Health – to the existing suite of lifestyle medicine programs available on Wellvolution.
Wellvolution: A One-Stop Shop for Health Management
Developed in collaboration with Solera Health, Wellvolution empowers
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Brigham and Women’s Hospital Uncovers $4.8M in Potential Savings, Announces New AI Study + Integration
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- FeelBetter, the leading provider of polypharmacy patient management technology and pioneer of Pharmaco-Clinical Intelligence, today announced a collaboration on a prospective research study with investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
- The research will assess the impact of FeelBetter’s AI-based
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Clarapath and Mayo Clinic Partner to Modernize Pathology Labs with Robotics, AI & Automation
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- Clarapath, a medical robotics company on a mission to transform tissue processing in pathology labs, has announced a strategic collaboration with Mayo Clinic, a world-renowned leader in medical care and research.
- The strategic partnership marks a significant step towards a new era of automation and efficiency within pathology labs.
The Challenge: Manual Processes and Rising Demands
For decades, pathology labs have relied on manual,
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DrFirst and PatchRx Partner to Combat Medication Non-Adherence
What You Should Know:
- Healthcare technology leader DrFirst has joined forces with medication adherence company PatchRx to tackle a major healthcare challenge: medication non-adherence.
- The strategic collaboration aims to improve patient health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with patients not taking their medications as prescribed.
The Problem of Medication Non-Adherence
In the United States alone, medication non-adherence is estimated to contribute to
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