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- Talkspace, a leading online behavioral healthcare company, today announced the formation of the dedicated AI Innovation Group aimed at advancing provider efficiency, and enhancing clinical quality and overall operational excellence through responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence.
- Created in partnership with Talkspace’s Clinical Quality and Security and Compliance teams, this initiative marks the next iteration of Talkspace’s
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OhioHealth Invests in AI to Automate Discharge Planning + Reduce Excess Patient Stays External
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- Qventus, Inc., the leading provider of AI-based software to automate health system operations and promote patient flow, today launched its expanded version of their Inpatient Solution.
- The solution - which is used by leading health systems across the US - predicts and automates discharge planning, and is fully embedded into EHR workflows. The solution targets the most crucial challenges in healthcare operations: reducing length of stay (LOS) and risk of
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Dental AI Company Pearl Raises $58M to Expand FDA-Cleared Dental Solutions
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- Pearl, the undisputed leader in dental artificial intelligence (AI) raises $58M in Series B funding led by Left Lane Capital with participation from key players like Craft Ventures and Neotribe Ventures.
- This funding marks the largest investment ever in dental AI. With this significant investment, Pearl is poised to empower dental professionals to continually elevate the standard of care.
Revolutionizing Diagnostics: AI Assists Dentists for Better
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Clarapath Secures $36M to Automate Pathology Labs with AI-Powered Robotics
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- Clarapath, a leading medical robotics company raises $36M in its Series B-1 round led by Northwell Ventures with participation from strategic players like Mayo Clinic and Ochsner Ventures, bringing Clarapath's total funding to $75M.
- The company is on a mission to modernize and transform pathology labs through automation and robotics.
The Pathology Challenge: Backlog, Labor Shortages, and Manual Processes
Pathology, the microscopic examination of
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Microsoft, Mass General Brigham & UW Health to Advance GenAI in Medical Imaging
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- Microsoft has joined forces with renowned academic medical centers – Mass General Brigham and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW School of Medicine) and its affiliated health system, UW Health – to tackle key challenges in radiology and propel the use of generative AI in medical imaging.
- The collaboration between Microsoft, Mass General Brigham, UW School of Medicine, and UW Health represents a significant step forward
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Linus Health Acquires Together Senior Health, Bolstering Early Detection and Care for Cognitive Decline
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- Linus Health, a leader in early detection of cognitive decline and dementia, announced today the acquisition of Together Senior Health. This strategic move strengthens Linus Health's position in the brain health space by combining its expertise in early detection with Together's evidence-based solutions for managing cognitive decline.
- The post-acquisition integration process will prioritize a smooth transition for clients of both companies. Clients can
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SoundHealth Launches FDA-Cleared AI Wearable for Treating Nasal Congestion
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- SoundHealth, a medical technology company focused on harnessing AI for better health outcomes, has launched SONU, the world's first FDA-cleared AI-powered wearable for treating moderate to severe nasal congestion.
- The FDA De Novo classification paves the way for SONU's safe and effective use. SoundHealth also secured $7M in seed funding to support marketing and regulatory approval for treating pediatric congestion and insomnia.
A New Option for Patients
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Transparency Launches to Tackle Counterfeit Prescription Crisis with Substance Test Kits
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- Transparency, a harm reduction organization providing at-home drug testing kits for any substance, today announced its official launch and formation as the parent organization of the Bunk Police.
- Celebrated for its strong impact in the harm reduction space, the Bunk Police provides critical education and drug
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Pharmacists Take on More Responsibility as Healthcare Landscape Evolves
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- A new report by Surescripts®, a health information network, sheds light on the evolving role of pharmacists in the healthcare landscape. The report, titled "Clinician Perspectives & Prescribing Patterns Reveal Opportunities for Care Team Evolution," highlights key findings on clinician burnout, medication costs, and pharmacist prescribing trends.
- The report is based on a survey conducted by Surescripts in partnership with APCO Insight™. The survey
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b.well Launches Configurable AI for Faster Healthcare Adoption
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- b.well Connected Health, the company powering platform-enabled healthcare ecosystems, announced today it has launched configurable artificial intelligence (AI) architecture integrated directly into its FHIR-based platform.
- Backed by the richest longitudinal dataset in healthcare, this new offering enables healthcare organizations to significantly accelerate the adoption of AI for a wide variety of use cases, while maintaining trust, security, compliance, and
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