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- GoodRx, a resource for healthcare savings and information launches its real-time benefit check (RTBC) in Provider Mode.
- Developed in collaboration with AssistRx, the advanced therapy initiation and patient solutions provider, real-time benefit check gives healthcare professionals (HCPs) immediate access to eligible patients’ insurance coverage and greater visibility into the cost of brand and specialty drug prescriptions at the point of
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KLAS: Epic EHR Initiatives for Improving EHR Efficiency and User Satisfaction
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With limited budgets and resources, Arch Collaborative members frequently ask KLAS which of their EHR vendor’s education initiatives and system features are most effective at improving EHR efficiency and satisfaction. Because Epic users make up over 60% of respondents in the Arch Collaborative’s data sample, a new KLAS report evaluates several Epic-specific initiatives and features to help Epic customers determine whether they are worth the investment.While not
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Regard Launches Chatbot + Clinical Workflow LLM, Powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4
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Regard, a software company developing an artificial intelligence (AI) co-pilot for clinicians to help diagnose medical conditions, announced today that it has expanded its relationship with OpenAI, an AI research and development company.Through this relationship, Regard will release new core product functionalities and a new chatbot, Max, that is built on OpenAI's large language model (LLM), GPT-4.
AI-Driven Research and Development in Healthcare
Investing in
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How Emergency Departments Can Drive Better Outpatient Care for Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
Today’s hospital emergency departments (EDs) face formidable challenges as they strive to deliver high-quality care to more and more patients. A shortage of newly trained physicians, nurses, and support staff, and high burnout rates among existing staff, are making it increasingly difficult to maintain staffing levels at those needed to meet patient demand. Without changes to care delivery, they could even diminish the quality of care. Patients are also presenting in the ED with ever-more
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German Bionic Unveils Smart Power Suit for Healthcare Professionals in North America
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German Bionic, the pioneering robotics company with offices in Boston, Berlin and Tokyo, today announced its official introduction of the “Apogee+” powered exoskeleton to the North American healthcare market.Merging cutting-edge robotics with research-backed, data-driven insights, the wearable technology aims to redefine the landscape of support for caregivers—cultivating a realm of enhanced well-being and sustainable working conditions for nursing and care
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HCA Healthcare Collaborates with Google Cloud to Bring Generative AI to Hospitals
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- HCA Healthcare and Google Cloud today announced a new collaboration designed to use generative AI technology to improve workflows on time-consuming tasks such as clinical documentation, so physicians and nurses can focus more on patient care.
- This expanded work with Google Cloud is part of a strategic partnership announced in 2021 that includes safeguards to protect patient privacy and the security of data.
Optimizing Clinical Documentation
As part of a
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TapestryHealth Secures $25M Credit Investment
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TapestryHealth, a multi-specialty healthcare company, announced a $25M credit investment from Catalio Capital Management, a leading multi-strategy investment firm focused on healthcare and life sciences.
The senior secured term loan provides TapestryHealth an initial draw of $10M at close, with an additional $15M available at the company’s option. The credit facility matures in July 2027.
- TapestryHealth will use the funds to continue its expansion into new
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Talkiatry Expands Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care to 31 States
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- Talkiatry announced that it has expanded its Child & Adolescent psychiatry services to 31 states, adding Wisconsin, Minnesota, Oregon, Alabama, and Louisiana, alongside 26 previously launched states. The five new states represent an under-18 population of 58 million.
- Led by double board-certified, award-winning psychiatrist Dr. Illese Perlumutter, Talkiatry child & adolescent practice intends to expand nationally, and address chronic rural care
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Samsung Unveils New Healthcare Displays to Improve Patient Experience
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the release of two new display models for the healthcare industry, engineered to enhance the patient experience. The HCU7030, available for hospital or healthcare environments, and the HCF8000, designed for both healthcare and hotel settings, bring an integrated pillow speaker interface, superior visuals with 4K resolution and peak HDR (High Dynamic Range) performance for a more comfortable and enjoyable user
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Membership Medicine: The Future of Primary Care?
Primary care is at a tipping point. We know it has been said before. However, in the past, primary care delivery has been dictated by changes in payor-led reimbursement models. Examples include healthcare maintenance organizations (HMOs) of the 90s and more recent risk-sharing, value-based care initiatives. This time other forces are also at play, including:
Nontraditional market entrantsPhysician shortages exacerbated by industry-wide burnoutConsumer expectations
Health systems will be
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