In the 21st century, we are fortunate to benefit from perpetual advances in medicine. Researchers continue to discover new procedures and treatments, and those advances often rely on technology. Improvements in hardware, internet speeds, interconnected devices, and artificial intelligence all contribute to higher efficiency, personalization, and accessibility in treatments.
Technologies such as advanced imaging and modeling (AIM), augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR), 3D printers,
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Physician Sentiment on the Rise, AI Adoption Grows, But Challenges Remain
What You Should Know:
- Physicians are expressing a more positive outlook on their profession compared to recent years, with increasing optimism about the role of AI in alleviating administrative burdens, according to athenahealth's fourth annual Physician Sentiment Survey (PSS).
- While concerns about the state of U.S. healthcare persist, the survey reveals a notable improvement in physicians' day-to-day sentiment, and a decrease in the number contemplating leaving
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Endo Launches Spatial Computing Injection Simulator with Apple Vision Pro for Medical Training
What You Should Know:
- Endo, a pharmaceutical company, is breaking new ground in healthcare education with the launch of its innovative Spatial Computing Injection Simulator.
- The first-of-its-kind initiative leverages the power of spatial computing, also known as "mixed reality," to create a fully immersive learning environment for healthcare providers using Apple Vision Pro.
XIAFLEX® and the Simulator's Purpose
Endo designed this simulator to help hand specialists
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Pleio Launches OLLIE: AI-Powered Solution to Enhance Human-First Medication Adherence
What You Should Know:
- Pleio, a company known for its human-centric, peer-to-patient platform, has unveiled its latest innovation: OLLIE™.
- The AI-powered solution is designed to deepen patient engagement, empower individuals from the outset of treatment, and establish a strong foundation for lasting behavioral treatment success.
The Problem of Medication Non-Adherence
Medication non-adherence is a pervasive issue in healthcare, with nearly half of all patients
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AI Ambient Scribes Show Promise in Reducing Clinician Burnout, Research Reveals
What You Should Know:
- A new report from the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) reveals that early adopters of AI-powered "ambient scribe" technology, designed to automate note-taking during patient appointments, are reporting significant potential in reducing clinician burnout. However, the financial impact of these tools remains unclear.
- Ambient scribes utilize artificial intelligence to convert patient-clinician conversations into EMR notes, aiming to alleviate the
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Navina Secures $55M to Expand AI-Powered Clinical Intelligence
What You Should Know:
- Navina, a provider of AI-powered clinical intelligence raises $55M in Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to $100M.
- The investment, led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with participation from existing investors including Vertex Ventures Israel, Grove Ventures, and ALIVE, will fuel Navina's expansion across the U.S. healthcare market and drive further innovation in its AI technology.
AI-Powered Copilot Delivering
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Morningside Ventures Invests in Xealth to Enhance Digital Health Integration
What You Should Know:
- Xealth, the leader in digital health enablement for health systems, today announced a strategic investment from Morningside Ventures, a leading investor in healthcare innovation.
- This investment will strengthen Morningside's digital health portfolio and expand Xealth's footprint within health systems, helping them to manage and deploy their digital health formularies more effectively.
Morningside Ventures Expands Digital Health Portfolio with Xealth
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Affirm + FuturHealth Partner to Make GLP-1 Medications More Accessible with Flexible Payment Options
What You Should Know:
- FuturHealth, a provider of personalized weight-loss solutions partners with Affirm, the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth.
- The collaboration will enable FuturHealth customers to use Affirm's flexible, transparent pay-over-time options to purchase medications and wellness solutions.
Flexible, Transparent Way to Pay Over Time for GLP-1 Medications and Wellness Solutions
Now, FuturHealth customers who are
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23andMe Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Facilitate Sale
What You Should Know:
- 23andMe, a human genetics and biotechnology company, has announced its decision to initiate voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
- The bankruptcy filing is aimed at facilitating a structured sale process to maximize the value of its business. The company has assured its customers that operations will continue as normal and that there will be no changes to the way customer data is stored,
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Real-Time AI for Healthcare Agents: Improving Patient Interactions
When cold and flu season intensifies, calls to healthcare contact centers surge. Patients and policyholders need help with appointments, insurance, prescriptions, billing, and more. That places added pressure on agents, whom patients rely on for accurate and empathetic service.
Strong customer service is important in every industry, of course, but in healthcare, there’s extra urgency because every interaction may involve situations with serious medical and/or financial consequences.
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