Juggling the administrative business of a complex healthcare system with administering patient care is an undeniable challenge. Healthcare professionals, such as nurses, feel that daily in their roles. The juggling act is increasingly driving reports of burnout and opening discussions around how administrative tasks and expectations have changed within our healthcare system.
Coming out of the 2020 pandemic, there were high levels of reported burnout across healthcare
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ColdVentures Unveils FDA-Approved ColdVest to Prevent Heat-Related Deaths
What You Should Know:
- ColdVentures, a medical device innovator, has unveiled the ColdVest – a groundbreaking wearable technology designed to prevent heat stroke fatalities.
- The ColdVest is the first-of-its-kind, Class 1 FDA-approved portable emergency cooling device. It is designed to bridge the critical gap between heat stroke onset and emergency medical intervention, potentially saving lives.
Protecting Lives in the Face of Rising Temperatures
The ColdVest is the
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6 Ways AI is Reshaping Healthcare Diagnostics & Treatment
Of the many industries witnessing AI-led transformation, healthcare happens to be one. Today, AI’s promise in healthcare extends beyond automation-led operational and administrative efficiencies. It’s beginning to show a measurable impact directly on patient care and diagnosis. The AI in healthcare industry is predicted to reach $187.95 billion by 2030.
Today, technology companies of all sizes are conducting AI-related research and development in healthcare. From IBM Watson’s diabetes and
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Zing Coach Raises $10M to Expand AI-Powered Fitness Coach
What You Should Know:
- Zing Coach, a health-tech leader backed by Palta, has secured $10M in Series A funding led by Zubr Capital and Triple Point Capital.
- The secured funding will empower Zing Coach to expand its development team and bolster marketing efforts to reach new international markets. Additionally, the company will further refine its AI Coach technology.
- Currently, in beta testing, the AI Coach will be available to all Zing Coach users this fall.
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BSIM Healthcare Services to Deploy Innovaccer’s AI Platform to Empower Value-Based Care for Underserved Communities
What You Should Know:
- Innovaccer Inc., a healthcare artificial intelligence (AI) company, today announced a significant partnership with BSIM Healthcare Services.
- BSIM, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to underserved communities, will leverage Innovaccer's AI-powered platform to optimize its value-based care model and improve health outcomes for the populations it serves.
BSIM Embraces Value-Based Care
This collaboration marks a major step forward for BSIM as
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GE Healthcare & MediView Debut Augmented Reality System for Interventional Radiology
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
What You Should Know:
- 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
What You Should Know:
- 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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