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- As healthcare demands rise with an aging population and growing emphasis on early disease detection, the burden on radiologists is reaching a critical point. To address this challenge, enterprise imaging AI marketplace platform CARPL has announced a $6M funding round, aiming to bridge the radiologist gap by streamlining access and integration of AI tools into clinical workflows.
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ECRI Unveils Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2024
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- ECRI, an independent healthcare safety organization, has released its annual Top 10 Health Technology Hazards list for 2024, highlighting critical safety concerns for healthcare providers and the medical device industry.
- This year's list focuses on a diverse range of issues, from usability challenges of home medical devices to environmental impacts of patient care and the dangers of ransomware attacks.
Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2024
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First Human Receives Neuralink Brain Implant, Raising Hopes and Concerns
First Human Receives Neuralink Brain Implant, Raising Hopes and Concerns
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- Elon Musk's brain-computer interface (BCI) company, Neuralink, announced a major milestone on Monday: the first human patient has successfully received a Neuralink implant and is recovering well.
- The successful implantation and promising initial results represent a significant step for Neuralink. However, addressing ethical concerns, ensuring transparency, and rigorously evaluating safety
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Peloton Equity Invests in OnPoint Healthcare to Combat Physician Burnout with AI
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- Peloton Equity, a private equity firm focused on healthcare growth companies, announced a significant investment in OnPoint Healthcare Partners, a leader in AI-powered solutions for reducing physician burnout and improving administrative efficiencies.
- This partnership aims to empower OnPoint to accelerate its growth and impact on healthcare delivery. With the investment, Peloton representatives and Michael Clark, President of RAAPID.AI, will join OnPoint's board
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Valendo Health Launches with $4M for Value-Based Endocrinology to Improve Diabetes Care
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Valendo Health, a value-based endocrinology company, officially launched today with a mission to empower endocrinologists to shape the future of diabetes care.The company launches with two provider partners already onboard, including Cecelia Health, a recognized national virtual specialty care provider for chronic care management, and Advanced Metabolic Care & Research (AMCR), one of the leading endocrinology centers in Southern California serving thousands of
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23andMe Scores FDA Clearance for Novel Cancer Immunotherapy Targeting NK Cells
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- 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME), a genetics and biopharmaceutical company, announced The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the investigational new drug (IND) application for 23ME-01473 (referred to as '1473), paving the way for the first human clinical trial of this promising new therapy.
- With FDA clearance secured, 23andMe plans to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial in the first half of 2024. This initial study will evaluate the safety and
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Community Health Systems Leverages Google Cloud’s Generative AI for Data Insights, Clinical Documentation
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- Community Health Systems (CHS), a healthcare provider with 71 hospitals across 15 states announced the successful deployment of its clinical data to a secure, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)-based platform on Google Cloud.
- The deployment, coupled with the planned implementation of generative AI (gen AI) technologies, marks a significant step towards streamlining operations, improving patient care, and empowering healthcare professionals. By
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Fabric Acquires Conversational AI Care Assistant GYANT
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- Fabric, a leader in healthcare experience optimization, has announced the strategic acquisition of GYANT, a company specializing in conversational AI care assistants and patient engagement suites.
- The acquisition of GYANT positions Fabric as a leading force in the digital transformation of healthcare. Their comprehensive suite of solutions is already attracting progressive healthcare providers and innovators, like OSF Healthcare, who are looking to reimagine care
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Talkspace, Bicycle Health Expands Access to Virtual Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder
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Today, Talkspace, the largest telemedicine-based therapy provider covered by insurance in the nation, and Bicycle Health, the leading telemedicine-based program for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, have announced a partnership to enhance virtual care access for their respective patient bases. Through this collaboration, Talkspace patients gain increased access to specialized care for opioid use disorder, including medication for opioid use
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Hospital Deploys ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection Solution
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ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed at JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, Texas to mitigate gun-related violence. Located in Tarrant County, the 582-bed hospital includes an acute care facility, outpatient care centers, and
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