What You Should Know:
- The recent announcement of private equity firm Sycamore Partners' acquisition of national pharmacy giant Walgreens has sparked significant concern, particularly from the nonprofit watchdog Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP).
- PESP has released a statement expressing deep wariness about the potential impact of this takeover on patient care, worker safety, and the company's financial stability.
PESP's Concerns About Private Equity in
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April Health and Wysa Merge to Transform Behavioral Healthcare Access
What You Should Know:
- April Health, a provider of integrated behavioral health solutions announced a merger with Wysa, a global leader in AI-powered mental health support.
- The collaboration aims to address the urgent need for accessible and timely mental healthcare by combining human-led care with Wysa's clinically proven AI.
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis
Access to mental healthcare remains a significant challenge, particularly in underserved areas. Long wait
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Philips and Ingeborg Initiatives Partner to Improve Maternal and Infant Health in Arkansas
What You Should Know:
- Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Ingeborg Initiatives, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving maternal and infant health announced a partnership to provide all expectant parents in Arkansas with access to the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app.
- The initiative aims to enhance prenatal care, increase health literacy, and promote healthy habits among expectant families.
- Arkansas currently faces significant challenges in maternal
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AI Slideshow Makers Are Revolutionizing Healthcare Content Creation
Creating healthcare content can be time-consuming and complex. But AI slideshow makers are changing the game. These smart tools turn simple text into engaging videos, making it easier for healthcare professionals, educators, and marketers to share important information.
Why AI Slideshow Makers Matter in Healthcare
Healthcare content needs to be clear, accurate, and engaging. Medical terms can be confusing, and long articles can feel overwhelming. That’s where AI slideshow makers step in.
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The Future of AI in Medical Video Production and Digital Health Content
AI is changing how we create and share medical videos and digital health content. Doctors, hospitals, and health organizations now rely on AI-powered tools to produce educational videos, training materials, and patient resources faster than ever. The future of AI in medical video production looks bright, making complex health topics more accessible to everyone.
AI is Making Medical Video Production Easier
Creating high-quality medical videos used to be time-consuming and expensive. It
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ModMed Launches AI-Powered Scribe for Dermatology to Transform Clinical Documentation
What You Should Know:
- ModMed, a provider of specialty-specific healthcare technology announced the upcoming launch of ModMed Scribe, an AI-powered ambient listening solution designed to revolutionize EHR documentation for dermatologists.
- The tool automates note-taking, streamlines workflows, and empowers dermatologists to focus more on patient care.
Addressing the Documentation Burden
Documentation demands can be a significant drain on clinicians' time and energy,
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Withings Analysis Reveals Millions May Be Misclassified as Overweight or Obese
What You Should Know:
- Withings, a pioneer in connected health, announced findings from a groundbreaking analysis of body composition data, challenging the traditional reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI) for assessing obesity.
- The study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, which analyzed data from 3.4 million anonymized Withings scale users, revealed that 38.2% of individuals classified as overweight or obese based on BMI would be reclassified under newly
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Teladoc Health, Eli Lilly Partner to Add GLP-1 Self-Pay Option to Comprehensive Weight Care
What You Should Know:
- Teladoc Health, the global leader in virtual care announced a partnership with Gifthealth, a digital pharmacy platform and partner of Eli Lilly's LillyDirect program, to improve access to Zepbound® (tirzepatide) for weight management.
- The collaboration will enable eligible Teladoc Health members enrolled in the Comprehensive Weight Care Program to receive convenient and affordable access to this FDA-approved medication.
Streamline Access to Tirzepatide
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Rune Labs Launches AI and Personalized Coaching Care Management Service for Parkinson’s Disease
What You Should Know:
- Rune Labs, the leader in precision medicine for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), today launched StrivePD Guardian, a personalized care service that combines expert coaching with AI-powered symptom and risk analysis to provide continuous support for people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers.
- With a shortage of movement disorder specialists in the U.S., many Parkinson’s individuals struggle to get the guidance they need between doctor visits.
StrivePD
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Latitude Health Launches AI-Native Utilization Management Solution
What You Should Know:
- Latitude Health, a San Francisco, CA-based company is emerging out of stealth with the launch of its AI-driven utilization management designed to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes.
- Backed by Redesign Health, Latitude Health's commitment to improving healthcare is deeply rooted in the personal experiences of its industry veteran co-founders, Chuck Feerick and Guru Nadiger.
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