What You Should Know:
- A new study by Phreesia and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) reveals a troubling gap in awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among high-risk patients. Published in The American Journal of Accountable Care, the research highlights the importance of patient-provider communication and patient activation in early detection and prevention of CKD, a leading cause of death in the United States.
- The research emphasizes the value of patient education and
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Teladoc Health Appoints Charles “Chuck” Divita as New CEO
What You Should Know:
- Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, has announced the appointment of Charles “Chuck” Divita, III, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
- Alongside his role as CEO, Divita has also joined Teladoc Health’s Board of Directors.
Divita Bio/Background
Divita transitions to Teladoc Health from GuideWell, a prominent health solutions organization that includes Florida Blue, Florida's leading
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Blood Test for Alzheimer’s on the Horizon: ALZpath Licenses pTau217 Antibody to Roche
What You Should Know:
- ALZpath, a leader in Alzheimer's disease diagnostics, announced a licensing agreement with Roche for their innovative pTau217 antibody. This paves the way for a blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease using Roche's widely used Elecsys® platform.
- The Roche pTau217 test has already received Breakthrough Device designation from the FDA and will be commercialized as part of a collaboration between Roche and Eli Lilly.
pTau217: A Game Changer in
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Anterior Secures $20M to Streamline Healthcare Administration with GenAI
What You Should Know:
- Anterior, a healthcare administration platform built by clinicians raises $20M in Series A funding round.
- Led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), the round included participation from Sequoia Capital, Blue Lion Global, and Neo. Formerly known as Co:Helm, Anterior recently rebranded to reflect its focus on moving healthcare administration forward.
Unburdening Clinicians with AI
Anterior's mission is to free doctors and nurses from the
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Stitch Employment Services Launches with $8.75M to Simplify HR for Independent Medical Practices
What You Should Know:
- Stitch Employment Services Inc., a workforce solution designed specifically for independent medical practices, announced its official launch today. Founded at Redesign Health, Stitch offers a comprehensive suite of services to streamline essential HR functions, allowing practices to focus on attracting and retaining top talent.
- By reducing administrative burdens and simplifying complex HR processes, Stitch empowers independent medical practices to thrive.
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Helix Launches Clinico-Genomic Datasets to Accelerate Precision Medicine Drug Discovery
What You Should Know:
- Helix, a leader in population genomics, is launching new datasets designed to empower life science companies in developing precision medicine therapies.
- These comprehensive datasets, built through collaborations with various health systems, provide researchers with a rich resource for drug discovery and development across multiple disease areas.
Unveiling the Power of Clinico-Genomic Data
The datasets offer a unique combination of longitudinal
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Pediatric Associates Selects Innovaccer’s AI Platform to Enhance Quality of Care for 1.5 Million Patients
What You Should Know:
- Pediatrics Associates, the leading private pediatric primary care group in the US, has partnered with Innovaccer Inc., a leader in healthcare artificial intelligence (AI).
- The collaboration aims to leverage AI and data analytics to improve the quality of care for Pediatrics Associates' over 1.5 million patients across 7 states.
Focus on Value-Based Care and Population Health
Pediatrics Associates prioritizes delivering comprehensive medical care
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GE Healthcare Unveils Solutions to Expand Access to Precision Medicine
What You Should Know:
- At the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting, GE Healthcare announced new precision medicine to meet providers’ most pressing needs.
- GE Healthcare is committed to improving access to precision medicine around the world, especially for underserved communities.
Barriers to Precision Care
The global healthcare landscape faces significant hurdles in adopting precision medicine. Limited access to essential health
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Digital MSK – Physical Therapy’s New Route for Effective Hybrid Care Delivery
In a world where consumer expectations and needs are constantly evolving, healthcare organizations are faced with pressure to meet patients’ demands and stay both relevant and profitable. In recent years, the competitive landscape has changed due to the emergence of digital tools across industries like retail, where purchases can be made within seconds, and transportation, where consumers can call an Uber from their smartphone in a matter of seconds. Though these services are convenient, they
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Health Catalyst Acquires Oncology Platform Carevive
What You Should Know:
- Health Catalyst, a leading provider of data and analytics solutions for healthcare organizations, has finalized its acquisition of Carevive Systems.
- Carevive is a prominent oncology-focused health technology company dedicated to enhancing the cancer patient experience. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Enhancing Oncology Care Through Data and Technology
This acquisition equips Health Catalyst with valuable resources
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