Cardiac Health is Top of Mind. The Quest to ‘Zero’ Avoidable Cardiac-Related Deaths Continues.
Cardiac disease is one of the top health concerns in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women. As this major public health issue affects a large portion of the population, it has led to a significant focus on heart health in the public and private sectors.
Given its
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WellSpan Hospitals Embrace AI to Bolster Patient Safety and Ease Nurse Burnout
What You Should Know:
- WellSpan Health, a leading healthcare system in Pennsylvania, is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver innovative care solutions that tackle two critical challenges: patient safety and nurse burnout.
- The strategic initiative, powered by the Artisight platform, promises a future of optimized care and improved well-being for both patients and healthcare professionals.
Two-Pronged Approach
Artisight empowers WellSpan nurses through two key
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Devoted Health Secures $175M to Expand Medicare Advantage Plans for Seniors
What You Should Know:
- Devoted Health, a leading provider of all-in-one healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries, has secured $175M in Series E funding, demonstrating continued investor confidence in its mission to revolutionize senior care.
- The round was led by a lead syndicate composed of The Space Between (TSB), Highbury Holdings, GIC, Stardust Equity, Maverick Ventures, and Fearless Ventures. Also participating in the funding round were Socium Ventures, Emerson Collective, Andreessen
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Icario Appoints Aerste Howells as Chief Commercial Officer
What You Should Know:
- Healthcare engagement leader Icario has tapped industry veteran Aerste Howells as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective January 2nd, 2024.
- Reporting to CEO Marc Willard, Howells will spearhead Icario's sales and marketing efforts, collaborating with healthcare executives to leverage the power of engagement in driving healthy behaviors.
Aerste Howells Bio/Background
Howells brings over two decades of experience partnering with payers, providers, and
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Healthcare AI Boom: Avoiding the 3 Big Pitfalls for Success in 2024
There is no doubt that the AI race is officially on in healthcare. The sector has long had a reputation for lagging behind other industries when it comes to embracing digital transformation. However, 2024 is set to be a major turning point, with many healthcare companies committing to increasing their budget on AI.
A recent survey among providers confirmed that AI spending is up by as much as 80%, with almost half (43%) of respondents investing more than $300,000 in the last 12 months
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4 Ways to Boost the Patient Experience Using Digital Check-ins
Finding a frustrated patient sitting in a waiting room has become familiar. Three and a half years after the pandemic's start, the medical field is still feeling the ripple effects. Burnout and staffing shortages plague offices nationwide, causing tasks to pile up and the lack of prioritization for patient care. Feelings of frustration can cause patients to either leave a doctor's office before seeing a provider or go to a different one.
According to McKinsey, patients are 28% less
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How Community Schools Can Improve Their Healthcare Initiatives
If you ever visited the nurses’ office or had an eye exam at school as a child, you benefitted from campus healthcare initiatives. Community schools can (and should) go beyond education to serve as critical healthcare providers for students, staff, and their families.
Unfortunately, many school districts have been forced to re-evaluate their healthcare options in recent years due to financial challenges, staffing issues, and the general volatility that accompanied the COVID-19
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Amazing Customer Healthcare Experiences Will Require Change Deep Beneath the Surface
Anyone reading this article knows that the healthcare industry accounts for nearly a fifth of the U.S. economy. ‘Big Tech’ companies like Amazon and consumer-focused giants like Walmart know it too. Companies with deep technology capabilities, unmatched capital, and customer-friendly reputations are making renewed investments in the healthcare industry. Technology and consumer-facing companies this large cannot ignore a market this large.
The response of the health industry has
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Ayble and Commure Integrate to Tackle Chronic GI Care Crisis
What You Should Know:
- Ayble Health, a digital health platform for patients with chronic gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, and Commure Engage, an AI-powered care coordination platform, have announced a strategic integration that promises to revolutionize GI care delivery.
- The integration partnership aims to address the growing demand for GI care and improve outcomes for both patients and providers.
Filling a Critical Gap in GI Care
Demand for GI care is skyrocketing, with
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Samsung Announces New Medications Tracking Feature for Samsung Health
What You Should Know:
- Samsung Health, according to Hon Pak, Vice President and Head of Digital Health Team, MX Business at Samsung Electronics, aims to assist individuals in comprehending and handling their health through a comprehensive platform that connects devices, services, and people.
- The inclusion of the new Medications tracking feature is anticipated to enhance users' ability to conveniently manage their medications, improve adherence, and ultimately maintain better
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