What You Should Know:
- CLEW, a provider of clinical intelligence and predictive surveillance, has announced the general availability of its FDA-cleared AI platform.
- The FDA-cleared AI platform empowers healthcare providers with the ability to identify patients at risk of deterioration up to eight hours earlier than traditional methods.
Early Warning System for Better Patient Care
CLEW's platform leverages machine learning-derived prediction models to analyze patient
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The Digital Advantage: Augmenting the Healthcare Customer Experience
When interacting with industries such as retail, hospitality, and finance, we’ve all become accustomed to quick, effective, and personalized customer service. It’s no surprise that when it comes to healthcare, consumers are now seeking a better customer experience on par with the quality of the clinical care they have come to expect. Today’s members and patients are looking for their health plans and providers to accommodate their technology preferences and provide convenient, empathetic, and
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Deloitte Acquires Gryphon Scientific to Enhance Public Health Capabilities
What You Should Know:
- Deloitte announced today the acquisition of substantially all assets belonging to Gryphon Scientific, LLC (Gryphon). Gryphon is a leader in biosafety, biosecurity, and all-hazards preparedness and response.
- The combined expertise of Gryphon and Deloitte will fuel the development of practical AI applications in healthcare. Together, they will champion multi-sector collaboration and risk management strategies to create trustworthy AI solutions through
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Avēsis and Harmony Health Launch Salivary Diagnostics Testing Pilot
What You Should Know:
- Avēsis and Harmony Health are launching a groundbreaking year-long pilot program to revolutionize preventive dentistry for underserved Medicaid populations with special healthcare needs.
- The pilot initiative focuses on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who often face challenges in accessing proper oral care.
Pilot Program Details
The program, set to begin in May 2024 across California, Florida, Pennsylvania, and West
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Walgreens Launches Specialty Pharmacy for Complex Conditions
What You Should Know:
- Walgreens, a leading pharmacy chain, is making a significant push into the specialty pharmacy market with the launch of "Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy."
- The new $25B initiative expands access to care for patients with complex, chronic conditions while driving profitability for the company.
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy: A Holistic Approach
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy aims to break down barriers within the healthcare system. By leveraging
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Commons Clinic Invests $9.75M in Ambulatory Spine Surgery, Launches “Theater” Platform to Revolutionize MSK Care
What You Should Know:
- Commons Clinic, a leader in value-based musculoskeletal (MSK) care, has announced two significant moves to revolutionize the way patients receive orthopedic treatment.
- The company invested $9.75M in Marina Orthopedic & Spine Institute (MOSI), a prominent Los Angeles surgery center, and unveiled its novel platform, Theater.
Commons Clinic Invests in Ambulatory Center Excellence
The investment in MOSI strengthens Commons Clinic's network of
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FemTech: Midi Health Secures $60M to Expand Virtual Clinic for Perimenopause and Menopause
What You Should Know:
- Midi Health, a virtual clinic for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause, has secured $60M in Series B funding led by Emerson Collective, bringing Midi Health's total funding to $100M.
- The investment highlights a growing national focus on women's health, particularly during midlife transitions. With over 1.2 billion women globally entering perimenopause or menopause by 2030, and 85% experiencing symptoms that can significantly impact their lives, the
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Truveta Unveils Largest Mother-Child EHR Dataset for Pregnancy and Pediatric Research
What You Should Know:
- Truveta, a data company dedicated to "Saving Lives with Data," announced today the launch of the most comprehensive mother-child electronic health record (EHR) dataset ever assembled.
- Truveta's dataset surpasses traditional claims-based datasets, which often lack clinical details and have reporting delays. By offering comprehensive, longitudinal EHR data, Truveta empowers researchers to conduct more rigorous and impactful studies, ultimately improving
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UnitedHealth Group Shutters Optum Virtual Care Business
What You Should Know:
- UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of the Optum health services division, announced the closure of its Optum Virtual Care business, Endpoints News first reports. Optum Virtual Care offered 24/7 access to virtual consultations with board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners across all 50 states.
- On April 18th, Optum Virtual Care employees were informed of the shutdown, with some reportedly having last days in July according to a Seeking
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Owlet Partners with Wheel to Simplify Access to In-Home Infant Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Owlet, a provider of smart infant monitoring technology, announced a strategic partnership with Wheel, a prominent virtual healthcare provider.
- The partnership empowers Wheel's network of clinicians to prescribe Owlet's BabySat, an FDA-cleared infant pulse oximeter. This innovative device, featuring a comfortable sock design, allows caregivers to effectively monitor their baby's health vitals at home. This collaboration fosters closer collaboration
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