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Forta, an AI healthcare company improving access to dependable quality care, today announced it has raised $55 million in Series A financing led by global software investor Insight Partners.Leading technology and healthcare investors participated in the round, including Exor Ventures and Alumni Ventures, as well as founders of 23&Me, Curative, Forward, Flexport, Warby Parker, Prelude Fertility, Harry’s and Allbirds. With this new funding, Forta will expand
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Thirty Madison Appoints Nirveek De as Chief Product Officer
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- Thirty Madison, a leading specialty care company dedicated to improving access, affordability, and patient experience, has announced the appointment of Nirveek De as its first Chief Product Officer.
- De's extensive expertise in building user-centric digital products, coupled with his proven track record in the healthcare industry, positions him to spearhead Thirty Madison's product development and innovation efforts as the company scales its impact on patient
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AI in Healthcare: Top Use Cases and Key Implementation Strategies for 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is earning recognition for its potential benefits to the healthcare sector at large, from its ability to improve care and increase efficiency, to its ability to lower costs throughout the industry. For example, applications of AI include detecting distress in hospital workers' conversations, improving providers’ revenue cycle operations, transforming healthcare supply chains – and mitigating existing racial biases in medicine.
Much of the attention surrounding
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HCAP Partners Invests in Apprio, Boosting Healthcare Access and Efficiency with Automated Solutions
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- HCAP Partners, a California-based private equity firm and leading impact investor, today announced its investment in Apprio, a provider of specialized healthcare technology solutions and services focused on automation.
- While terms of the investment remain undisclosed, the partnership highlights HCAP's commitment to fostering innovation in healthcare and supporting diverse-owned businesses.
Addressing Critical Challenges in a Changing Healthcare
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Rad AI and Google Join Forces to Revolutionize Radiology Reporting with AI
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- Rad AI, an AI startup revolutionizing radiology reporting is teaming up with Google to tackle radiologists' workload and elevate patient care.
- The strategic alliance leverages Google Cloud's AI prowess and Rad AI's deep radiology expertise to streamline workflows, reduce burnout, and ultimately, improve patient outcomes.
Imaging Overload, AI to the Rescue
Medical imaging forms the backbone of diagnosis, with billions of exams conducted globally each year.
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98point6 Acquires Bright.md Assets, Unveils Asynchronous Module
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- 98point6 Technologies unveils two major developments: introducing an asynchronous care module to its flagship platform and acquiring the remaining assets of Bright.md, following the sale of its technology to Evernorth.
- These strategic steps underscore 98point6's commitment to empowering both healthcare providers and patients in the evolving virtual healthcare landscape. This strategic move strengthens 98point6's asynchronous care capabilities and expands its
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Mayo Clinic Diet Launches Weight Loss Rx Program with Personalized Support and Medications
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- The Mayo Clinic Diet, a renowned leader in weight management, today announced the launch of its Mayo Clinic Diet Medical Weight Loss Rx program, a comprehensive solution designed to support individuals living with obesity and seeking medication-assisted weight loss.
- This program marks a significant expansion of the Mayo Clinic Diet's offerings, bridging the gap between traditional online programs and clinical support.
Combining Expertise and Medication
The
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Lunit and Samsung Integrate to Power AI-Powered Chest Screenings
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- Lunit, an innovator in AI-powered cancer diagnostics, and Samsung Electronics (Samsung Healthcare) have announced a groundbreaking three-year supply contract.
- The strategic partnership integrates Lunit's cutting-edge AI technology into Samsung's premium X-ray devices, promising faster, more accurate diagnoses and ultimately, improved patient outcomes.
Boosting Accuracy and Speed
The agreement centers around two AI-powered chest screening solutions: Lunit
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Transforming Healthcare Through Ethical AI: Enhancing Trustworthiness, Privacy, and Compliance
In November, President Biden signed a new Executive Order – titled “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence” – that promises to introduce new national AI regulations that focus on safety and responsibility in the use of this revolutionary new technology. Fast on the heels of this high-profile EO, the Biden Administration has already started the process of writing actual standards for the safe use of generative AI by announcing that the U.S. Department of Commerce. In late December,
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Beyond the Hype: How AI is Helping Transform Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment Right Now
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a sensitive subject for some healthcare professionals, and rightfully so. It was not too long ago that IBM’s Watson supercomputer won on “Jeopardy!” The hype and hubris that followed led to one of the great all-time examples of technology that some might say over-promoted and under-delivered. However, in the years that followed, AI, such as machine learning (ML), has managed to integrate into all facets of healthcare research and analysis. Some of the
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