Three phenomena conspire to drive healthcare organizations towards digitization: 1) patient demand for the same online experience as other consumer sites (e.g., Amazon, Open Table); 2) manual processes contributing to overextended staff made worse by labor shortfalls; and 3) unrelenting need to control costs, optimize revenue and streamline workflows.
But one primary barrier stands in the way: the historically poor performance of chatbots.
Let’s face it. Every single one of us has found
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71% of Consumers Believe Generative AI Can Revolutionize Healthcare
What You Should Know:
A recent survey conducted by Deloitte's Center for Health Solutions (Center) revealed a growing acceptance and optimism among consumers regarding the potential of Generative AI to revolutionize healthcare. Over half of the respondents (53%) believe that generative AI could improve access to healthcare, while 46% expressed confidence in its ability to make healthcare more affordable.
Generative AI: A Reliable Source of Information
The survey further
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TRANSFORM Trial Unveiled: AI-Powered Approach for Personalized Heart Disease Care
Cleerly, a leading innovator in the field of cardiovascular disease diagnosis, today announced the launch of the TRANSFORM trial at the American Heart Association's (AHA) 2023 Scientific Sessions. This groundbreaking trial aims to revolutionize the way heart disease is prevented by evaluating a personalized care strategy based on Cleerly's AI-powered coronary artery disease (CAD) plaque staging system.
About the TRANSFORM Trial
The TRANSFORM trial is a randomized, controlled trial that
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Mayo Clinic and Ayble Health Launch Integrated Care Model for GI Patients
What You Should Know:
- Ayble Health, a digital health platform dedicated to empowering patients with chronic GI conditions, has joined forces with the Mayo Clinic Complex Care Program to create a groundbreaking hybrid care model for digestive health.
- This innovative approach aims to address the unique needs of each patient, providing a combination of virtual and in-person care tailored to their individual acuity level.
Addressing the Silent Epidemic of Digestive Disease
Digestive
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M&A: Aya Healthcare Acquires Winnow AI to Bolster Physician Recruitment
What You Should Know:
- Aya Healthcare, a large healthcare talent software and staffing company, has acquired Winnow AI, a data science-driven solution that helps organizations recruit and retain physicians.
- Winnow AI uses artificial intelligence and business intelligence to identify passive physicians who are likely to relocate to a particular region. This acquisition will allow Aya Healthcare to offer both active and passive job seeker recruitment platforms to its clients.
Data
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Talkiatry, Quest Behavioral Health Partner to Expand Access to Virtual Psychiatric Care
What You Should Know:
- Talkiatry, a provider of high-quality, in-network psychiatric care, has partnered with Quest Behavioral Health to expand access to virtual psychiatric care services for Quest Behavioral Health's 125,000 members and their families.
- This partnership comes at a time when mental health concerns are on the rise, particularly in Pennsylvania, where nearly 2 million people experience mental illness.
The Need for Accessible Mental Health Care
The mental health
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M&A: UpHealth Sells Cloudbreak Health Business to GTCR for $180M
What You Should Know:
UpHealth, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cloudbreak Health, LLC, to private equity firm GTCR for $180 million in cash.
The sale will allow UpHealth to reduce its debt and focus on its growing behavioral health business, TTC Healthcare. The sale is expected to close in the first half of 2024.
CloudBreak Health Background
Cloudbreak Health, known for its Martti translation offering, provides telehealth and video
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Ambiq and Xiaomi Partner on Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Wearable Featuring Advanced Health and Wellness Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Ambiq®, a provider of ultra-low-power semiconductors for IoT endpoints, has announced a new collaboration with Xiaomi, a global provider in consumer electronics and smart manufacturing, to develop the Xiaomi Smart Band 8.
- This new smart band is designed to help consumers define their unique style while providing them with a wide range of health and fitness features.
Xiaomi Smart Band 8: A Reimagined Wearable Experience
The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 marks a
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NCQA Launches Virtual Care Accreditation Pilot
What You Should Know:
- The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has initiated the Virtual Care Accreditation Pilot program, a significant step in developing a quality improvement framework for organizations offering care through telehealth or digital platforms.
- NCQA has selected 18 pilot organizations from a pool of over 100 applicants. These organizations are based in 12 states and Puerto Rico and represent various entities, including health plans, health systems, Federally
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M&A: HEALWELL AI Acquires Pentavere Research Group to Enhance AI Healthcare Solutions
What You Should Know:
- HEALWELL AI Inc. (TSX: AIDX), a data science and AI company focused on preventative care, has announced a significant step forward in its mission to revolutionize healthcare through the acquisition of a majority ownership position in Pentavere Research Group Inc. (Pentavere).
- This acquisition will bolster HEALWELL's AI technology capabilities and expand its reach in the healthcare industry.
Pentavere Background
Pentavere, an innovative AI health-tech company
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