What You Should Know:
- Harnessing the power of AI for healthcare just got simpler. NVIDIA announced the integration of NVIDIA NIM, a collection of cloud-native AI microservices, with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- The strategic collaboration empowers developers to leverage pre-trained AI models for drug discovery, medical imaging analysis, and genomics research – all accessible through user-friendly APIs.
Streamlined Access to Powerful AI Tools
NIM integrates seamlessly with
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Large Language Models Show Promise for Streamlining Physician Workflows, But Safety Concerns Remain
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- A new study by researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests large language models (LLMs), a type of artificial intelligence (AI), could be a helpful tool for doctors to streamline communication with patients. However, the study also highlights the importance of human oversight to ensure patient safety.
- The findings, published in The Lancet Digital Health, emphasize the need for a measured approach to LLM implementation.
The Burden of Physician
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Thyme Care Launches Virtual Palliative Care Program to Enhance Cancer Care
What You Should Know:
- Thyme Care, the leading value-based cancer care enabler, today announced Julia Frydman, MD as the company's first medical director for palliative care.
- An academic researcher and former assistant professor from a leading health system renowned for its palliative care and geriatrics department, Dr. Frydman
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WeightWatchers for Business Integrate with Personify Health to Offer Comprehensive Weight Management Solutions
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- WeightWatchers (NASDAQ: WW), (“WeightWatchers,” “WW,” or the “Company”) today announced that WeightWatchers for Business is partnering with Personify Health (formerly Virgin Pulse) to support employers looking to provide weight health care solutions for their populations.
- Now, organizations using the
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Every Cure and BioPhy Partner to Repurpose Existing Drugs Faster with AI
What You Should Know:
- BioPhy, an AI drug development company, and Every Cure, a non-profit dedicated to unlocking the potential of existing drugs for new uses, today announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize drug repurposing through artificial intelligence (AI).
- The partnership follows Every Cure's recent funding from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). A successful pilot using AI led to the identification of potential treatments for diseases like sickle
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Transcarent Secures $126M to Expand Employer-Sponsored Healthcare
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- Transcarent, a platform simplifying health and care for employers and individuals, secures $126 million in a Series D funding round led by General Catalyst and 7wireVentures.
- The latest funding brings Transcarent's total funding to approximately $450M at a valuation of $2.2B.
A One-Stop Solution for Employer-Sponsored Healthcare
Transcarent's industry-leading platform streamlines healthcare access for both employers and employees. It is the only
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Karius Secures $100M to Expand Non-Invasive Pathogen Blood Test
What You Should Know:
- Karius®, a leader in genomic diagnostics for infectious disease, announced today the closing of a $100 million Series C funding round.
- Co-led by Khosla Ventures and newcomers 5AM Ventures and Gilde Healthcare, the funding round also saw participation from existing investors like Softbank Vision Fund 2 and General Catalyst.
- This significant investment fuels Karius' mission to revolutionize infectious disease diagnosis by expanding
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Intermountain Health Deploys Nuance’s DAX Copilot Across Enterprise
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- Intermountain Health, a leading healthcare system serving the Intermountain West, announced today the enterprise-wide deployment of Nuance Communications' Dragon® Ambient eXperience™ (DAX™) Copilot, a generative AI solution aimed at improving clinical documentation efficiency and reducing administrative burdens.
- Intermountain Health emphasizes the responsible development and application of AI technology. DAX Copilot incorporates Microsoft's responsible AI
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Livara Health Secures $15M to Expand Value-Based Musculoskeletal Care Solutions
What You Should Know:
- Livara Health, a leading provider of value-based musculoskeletal (MSK) management solutions, raises $15M in Series B funding led by A1 Health Ventures.
- Existing investors Polaris Partners, Providence Ventures, Martin Ventures, and a new strategic investor also participated in the round.
Livara Health: A Leader in Value-Based MSK Care
Livara Health (formerly SpineZone) offers a comprehensive value-based MSK management solution. Through a
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How Digital Health and Cryptocurrency are Transforming Modern Therapies
The collaboration between digital health and online gaming is unexpectedly proving to be impactful. Digital health platforms, enhancing accessibility and customization of healthcare treatments, are at the forefront of this change. Meanwhile, gaming platforms that support bitcoin esports betting offer users the chance to engage in casino-style games and earn cryptocurrency, reshaping our perception of gaming's role in health and well-being.
Therapeutic Value of Game-Based
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