What You Should Know:
- Today, GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) and MediView XR Inc. announced the successful launch of the OmnifyXR Interventional Suite, marking the first-ever clinical use of this innovative augmented reality (AR) technology.
- North Star Vascular and Interventional in Minneapolis, Minnesota became the first medical facility to utilize OmnifyXR in real-world procedures. Dr. Jafar Golzarian, Professor of Radiology and founder of the clinic, successfully performed two
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Johnson & Johnson MedTech Launches Digital Ecosystem for Surgery
What You Should Know:
- Johnson & Johnson MedTech introduces Polyphonic™, a groundbreaking digital ecosystem designed to revolutionize surgical collaboration and workflow.
- The open and secure platform offers a suite of software applications focused on delivering valuable insights exactly when and where surgeons need them.
Unlocking the Power of Surgical Video Data
The initial release of Polyphonic empowers surgeons and their teams with a variety of solutions
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knownwell Acquires AI-Powered Weight Loss Platform Alfie Health
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- knownwell, a weight-inclusive primary care and metabolic health company, has acquired Alfie Health, an AI-driven obesity management clinic.
- This acquisition follows knownwell's $20 million Series A funding led by Andreesen Horowitz and includes the addition of key C-suite executives to support its expansion.
Expanding Access to Tailored, Cost-Effective Obesity Treatment
knownwell, a provider of in-person and virtual weight-inclusive primary care,
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AKASA Unveils Generative AI Coding Solution
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
What You Should Know:
- 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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