What You Should Know:
- Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology company operating in over 180 countries, is pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare through innovation and sustainability. With approximately 71,000 employees, Siemens Healthineers generated €21.7 billion in revenue in fiscal 2023.
- The company focuses on imaging, diagnostics, cancer care, and minimally invasive therapies, enhanced by
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Overprescribing and Polypharmacy: Arine CEO Talks The Hidden Dangers of Amazon’s Same-Day Prescription Delivery
As ultra-fast prescription delivery services reshape medication access, healthcare providers face an urgent challenge: balancing patient convenience with medication safety. With 1 in 5 adults using five or more prescription drugs and medication-related problems consuming 1 in 6 healthcare dollars ($528B annually), the stakes are high.
In this interview, Yoona Kim, CEO of healthcare AI company Arine discusses how the evolution of prescription delivery services, while improving access, may
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UCSF and GE HealthCare Launch Care Innovation Hub to Advance Medical Imaging and Precision Medicine
What You Should Know:
- The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging and GE HealthCare have joined forces to establish a Care Innovation Hub, a collaborative research initiative focused on addressing critical clinical challenges in medical imaging and treatment.
- The Care Innovation Hub leverages the strengths of both academia and industry to translate novel technologies into clinical practice, ultimately improving patient care
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Amwell & Vida Health Partner to Expand Virtual Cardiometabolic Care Offerings
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- Amwell (NYSE: AMWL), a provider of digital health solutions, announced a new partnership with Vida Health, a virtual cardiometabolic care provider.
- The strategic collaboration expands Amwell's clinical program portfolio, offering a comprehensive suite of cardiometabolic care services to its extensive network of health plans and employers.
Addressing the Cardiometabolic Health Crisis
Over 40% of American adults struggle with obesity, a major risk factor
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How Clinical Pharmacist-Led Telehealth Models Are Transforming Diabetes Care
Diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions of Americans, is on the rise. According to the CDC, 15.8% of the U.S. population now lives with diabetes. With over 38 million people managing this complex disease, effective care is essential. Yet, access to diabetes care has become increasingly challenging, especially for underserved communities. The closure of primary care clinics by major retail pharmacy chains has further strained access to care, leaving vulnerable populations without the
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Truveta Genome Project to Create Largest, Most Diverse Genomic Database with AI
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- Today, leading US health systems, including Advocate Health, CommonSpirit Health, Henry Ford Health, Northwell Health, Providence, and Trinity Health, announce the Truveta Genome Project, an innovative collaboration to generate genetic data on tens of millions of consented and de-identified volunteers, creating the largest and most diverse database of genotypic and phenotypic information ever assembled.
- At over ten times the scale of previous endeavors, this
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25 Executive Digital Health Predictions & Trends to Watch in 2025
From the rise of personalized nutrition to the growing importance of interoperability, healthcare is on the cusp of transformative change. Explore the key trends and predictions that will shape the healthcare landscape in 2025, according to 25 industry leaders.
Naveen Jain, CEO and Founder of Viome
"By 2025, personalized nutrition will evolve from a niche innovation to a cornerstone of mainstream wellness. Faced with escalating healthcare costs, insurers and employers will adopt
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Digital Health Funding Decline in 2024: Rise of the Mega Funds
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The digital health landscape in 2024 was marked by a surge in early-stage investments alongside significant moves by established healthcare giants, according to Rock Health's annual end of the year funding report.
- The Rock Health report states the "David and Goliath" phenomenon has created a complex ecosystem where both small startups and large players are vying for a share of the innovation pie.
A Year of Contrasts
While venture funding in U.S.
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AI-Powered Imaging: Sutter Health and GE HealthCare Form Care Alliance
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- Sutter Health and GE HealthCare announced a seven-year strategic partnership, called a Care Alliance, to enhance access to innovative imaging services and create a more seamless and coordinated experience for clinicians and patients across the Sutter Health system.
- The collaboration, one of GE HealthCare's largest enterprise strategic partnerships, will bring advanced imaging technology and digital solutions to communities throughout
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Teladoc Health Joins Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector for Cardiometabolic Programs
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- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), a global leader in virtual care, announced a new collaboration with Amazon to improve access to its chronic condition management programs.
- The strategic partnership will allow eligible Amazon customers to seamlessly discover and enroll in Teladoc Health's programs for diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes, and weight management through Amazon's Health Benefits Connector.
Addressing the Chronic Disease Burden
More than
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