What You Should Know:
- Sheba Medical Center, a globally recognized healthcare leader, announced the publication of a groundbreaking study demonstrating the effectiveness of an AI algorithm in predicting pulmonary embolism (PE) risk upon hospital admission.
- The research, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, involved analyzing medical records of over 46,000 patients and identifying a machine learning model capable of accurately predicting PE
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Patients Demand Improved Healthcare Support, Hyro Survey Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new survey conducted by Hyro, a healthcare AI-powered communications company, has revealed significant gaps in patient support within the US healthcare system.
- The survey of over 1,500 patients highlights the frustration and challenges patients face when interacting with healthcare providers.
Patients Reveals Alarming Consequences of Healthcare Support Friction
Hyro's "Voice of the Patient" report emphasizes the urgent need for healthcare
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Luminopia’s Amblyopia Treatment Gains Coverage from Highmark
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- Luminopia, a digital health company focused on treating neuro-visual disorders, announced today that Highmark has approved coverage for its FDA-cleared therapy for children with amblyopia.
- This decision marks a significant milestone for Luminopia, as it expands access to its innovative treatment for a condition that affects millions of children.
What is Amblyopia?
Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is a leading cause of vision loss in
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FuturHealth Combines GLP-1 Medications with Personalized Nutrition
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- FuturHealth, a leader in personalized weight-loss solutions launches its Custom Meal Plans. Designed to complement the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications, the new offering provides a comprehensive approach to weight management and long-term health.
- As the use of GLP-1 medications surges, FuturHealth recognizes the need for a holistic approach to weight loss. By combining personalized meal plans with medication, FuturHealth aims to help individuals
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Report: Urgent Need for Employer-Supported Substance Use Programs
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- Pelago, a digital clinic partner for substance use management, released its 2024 Annual State of Substance Use Management Trend Report.
- The report underscores the critical role employers play in addressing the widespread issue of substance use in the American workforce.
Employers Urged to Support Substance Use Management
The survey of 1,210 U.S. workers revealed a significant gap in employer support for substance use management. While over half
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Alarming Rise of AI Voice Deepfakes: Waging War on Healthcare
Imagine you’re an IT professional for a large health system. A resident physician calls and says he must urgently send in a patient script, but he’s locked out of the system and needs a password or account reset. You recognize his voice. He provides his ID number and other credentials for verification. You successfully restored his access so he can log in – only, it wasn’t the doctor that you just spoke to. It was a cybercriminal.
Increasingly, threat actors are using social
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SVB Report: 2024 Mid-Year Healthcare Investments and Exits
What You Should Know:
- The healthcare venture capital landscape experienced a resurgence in the first half of 2024, according to a new report from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Despite ongoing economic challenges, 89% of US VC funds exceeding $25M successfully met their fundraising targets.
- The report, "2024 Mid-Year Healthcare Investments and Exits," delves into venture capital activity across the healthcare sector, including biopharma, healthtech, medical device, and
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Ascension Saint Thomas Deploys Suki’s Ambient AI Assistant to Clinicians
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- Suki, an AI healthcare assistant, and Ascension Saint Thomas, a prominent healthcare system, announced a groundbreaking partnership to enhance the resident experience through AI.
- By integrating Suki's AI-powered platform, Ascension Saint Thomas aims to alleviate the administrative burden on its second and third-year internal medicine residents, allowing them to focus on patient care and educational pursuits.
Improve Workflows and Reduce
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Opkit Rolls Out Back-of-Office Generative AI Call Center for Medical Practices
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- Opkit, a generative AI call center for the healthcare industry, announces its HIPAA-compliant, AI-powered software platform that automates back office phone calls for medical clinics.
- The platform manages outbound calls to payers for insurance verification, claims, and prior authorization, as well as calls to pharmacies for prescription checks, and calls to collect medical records. Opkit’s AI solution is supported by a human-in-the-loop to monitor performance,
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Abbott and Medtronic Partner to Integrate CGM System & Insulin Delivery Devices
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- Abbott and Medtronic announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop an integrated continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system designed to seamlessly work with Medtronic’s automated insulin delivery (AID) and smart insulin pen systems.
- The strategic collaboration aims to improve diabetes management by enabling more precise insulin dosing and reducing the burden on patients.
CGM System and Insulin Delivery Devices Integration
The new CGM sensor,
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