What You Should Know:
- Inovalon, a provider of cloud-based healthcare data analytics solutions, announced today the acquisition of VigiLanz, a prominent provider of SaaS-based clinical surveillance and patient safety software.
- This acquisition signifies Inovalon's commitment to driving innovation and empowering healthcare stakeholders with data-driven solutions. By integrating VigiLanz's expertise, Inovalon aims to enhance patient safety, optimize healthcare costs, and ultimately
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New Study Links Depression to Higher Body Temperature Using Oura Rings
What You Should Know:
A new study led by researchers at the University of California San Diego and the University of California San Francisco suggests a surprising link between depression and body temperature. Published today in Scientific Reports, the findings reveal that individuals with depression tend to have higher body temperatures, opening up potential avenues for novel treatment approaches.
Higher Temperatures, More Symptoms
The study, involving over 20,000 participants
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Pair Team Appoints First-Ever Chief Medical Officer & Key Leadership Appointments
What You Should Know:
- Pair Team, a leader in virtual and community-based care for high-risk Medicaid patients, announced today the appointment of its first-ever Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Nate Favini, alongside two other strategic leadership additions.
Dr. Nate Favini Bio/Background
Dr. Favini brings a wealth of experience to Pair Team, having previously served as Chief Medical Officer at Forward and Director of Primary Care at CareMore. He possesses deep expertise in value-based
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Cedars-Sinai Launches AI-Powered VR Therapy App on Apple Vision Pro
What You Should Know:
- Cedars-Sinai clinicians have teamed up with AI experts to develop an AI-powered VR therapy app, Xaia, that leverages the power of Apple Vision Pro to offer an immersive, accessible approach to mental health support.
- By harnessing the power of AI and virtual reality, the app offers a convenient, engaging, and effective way for individuals to manage their mental well-being. As technology continues to evolve, apps like Xaia hold immense potential to democratize
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Cohere Health Secures $50M for AI-Powered Prior Authorization Platform
Doctors Get a Voice-Activated Assistant: Fujifilm Sonosite Launches Hands-Free Ultrasound Control
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- FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc., the leader in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) solutions, has unveiled a game-changer for healthcare professionals: Sonosite Voice Assist.
- The innovative feature allows doctors to control their Sonosite PX and Sonosite LX ultrasound systems using voice commands, freeing their hands for critical procedures.
Benefits of Sonosite Voice Assist
Enhanced Efficiency: Streamline workflows by controlling the ultrasound system hands-free,
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ArteraAI Raises $20M to Personalize Cancer Therapy With Multimodal AI
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- ArteraAI, a pioneer in multi-modal artificial intelligence (MMAI) for cancer treatment personalization, announced today an additional $20M in funding.
- This latest round, backed by prominent investors like Prosperity7 Ventures, EDBI, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, brings the company's total funding to $110M since its inception less than a year ago.
Revolutionizing Patient Care with AI
ArteraAI's MMAI platform analyzes digital pathology images and
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WellSky Taps Google Cloud to Build Gen AI Tools for Providers
What You Should Know:
- WellSky, a health and community care technology company, and Google Cloud have announced a strategic partnership to leverage cutting-edge cloud technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform healthcare delivery across the continuum.
- The strategic collaboration aims to provide care providers with smarter tools, automate repetitive tasks, and ultimately, improve patient outcomes. Google Cloud's governance and privacy policies empower clients to retain
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Radiology AI Marketplace CARPL Secures $6M to Bridge Radiologist Gap with Seamless Integration Tools
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- As healthcare demands rise with an aging population and growing emphasis on early disease detection, the burden on radiologists is reaching a critical point. To address this challenge, enterprise imaging AI marketplace platform CARPL has announced a $6M funding round, aiming to bridge the radiologist gap by streamlining access and integration of AI tools into clinical workflows.
Navigating the Maze of AI Solutions
With over 200 companies developing AI
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ECRI Unveils Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2024
What You Should Know:
- ECRI, an independent healthcare safety organization, has released its annual Top 10 Health Technology Hazards list for 2024, highlighting critical safety concerns for healthcare providers and the medical device industry.
- This year's list focuses on a diverse range of issues, from usability challenges of home medical devices to environmental impacts of patient care and the dangers of ransomware attacks.
Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2024
Here's a
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