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3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Improve Healthcare in 2019

by Connor Landgraf, CEO of Eko 01/09/2019 Leave a Comment

4 Barriers to Overcome Before AI in Medical Imaging Becomes Mainstream Artificial Intelligence Applied AI AI in Healthcare AI Software Platform Artificial Inteligence in Healthcare

In 2019, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools will continue to help physicians make more informed decisions, hospitals achieve better outcomes, and patients receive more timely and personalized care. According to Becker’s Healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) tools will save the healthcare industry $52 billion by 2021. Here are three of the biggest ways that AI is poised to shape healthcare in 2019.1. AI Will Unlock the Power of Virtual Medicine  Telemedicine is helping to
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Providence Ventures Closes $150M Fund to Foster Healthcare Innovation

by Fred Pennic 01/09/2019 Leave a Comment

Providence Ventures Closes $150M Fund to Foster Healthcare Innovation

Providence Ventures, the Venture capital arm of Providence St. Joseph Health (PSJH) has announced a second $150 million healthcare venture capital and growth equity fund. Founded in 2014, Providence Ventures manages $300 million in venture capital funds on behalf of Providence St. Joseph Health (PSJH), the nation's third-largest health system.  Providence Ventures Second Health Fund Focus AreasProvidence Venture's investment strategy is focused on identifying the best opportunities that align
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Why Artificial Intelligence Should Augment Patient Care, Not Replace IT

by Steve Jackson, President of NRC Health 01/08/2019 Leave a Comment

Why Artificial Intelligence Should Augment Patient Care, Not Replace IT

Skeptics about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare are running out of reasons to be doubtful.AI, in fact, is already revolutionizing several areas of medicine. Researchers rely on AI to help them select candidates for clinical trials, algorithms are proving to be about as accurate as radiologists in diagnosing lung cancer, and experts from Oxford and Yale believe that all surgical work could be conducted by AI by the year 2053.Clearly, when it comes to clinical work, AI’s
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Philips Cares App Launches to Digitize the Aging and Caregiving Experience

by Fred Pennic 01/08/2019 Leave a Comment

Philips Cares App Launches to digitize the aging and caregiving experience

Role reversal, complexity and cost put tremendous strain on families as they go through the challenges of aging. To help family caregivers be there for their loved ones, easing and enriching their aging journey, Philips launched Philips Cares app at CES. Whether caring for a loved one or for themselves, Philips Cares Aging & Caregiving service is a digital experience that enables people to easily form and activate a care circle of trusted family and friends, access meaningful insights into
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State of Georgia Expands Partnership with Sharecare to Improve Health of State Employees

by Jasmine Pennic 01/08/2019 Leave a Comment

State of Georgia Expands Partnership with Sharecare to Improve Health of State Employees

Walmart to contribute annual incentive dollars earned through Sharecare to help eligible State Health Benefit Plan members purchase prescription medications and vision products at its retail stores; Emory Healthcare and Rollins School of Public Health to measure the impact of the new incentive program.Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is launching a new incentive program to reward State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) members who engage in healthy behaviors through Sharecare’s
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DispatchHealth Expand On-demand Urgent Care Nationwide with New Health Systems Partnerships

by Fred Pennic 01/08/2019 Leave a Comment

DispatchHealth Raises $30.8M for On-Demand Urgent Care App

DispatchHealth, a company bringing on-demand urgent care directly to patients’ homes, today announced a nationwide expansion and partnerships with numerous healthcare companies. These partnerships and new markets include: Baystate Health in Springfield, Massachusetts; Texas Health Resources in Dallas, Texas; and MultiCare in Tacoma, Washington. With the expansion, DispatchHealth can deliver acute care to an additional 80,000 patients nationwide throughout 2019, saving an estimated $100 million
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Led by Philips, Prenatal App Babyscripts Nabs $6M to Support Holistic Care for Mothers

by Fred Pennic 01/07/2019 Leave a Comment

Prenatal App Babyscripts Nabs $6M to Support Holistic Care for Mothers

Babyscripts, Inc., a Washington D.C.-based virtual care platform for managing obstetrics, announced today that Philips has taken a minority position in the company by leading a $6 million round of financing. The round also included participation from investors StartUp Health and NueCura Partners.Founded in 2013, Babyscripts has spent the last four years building a clinically-validated, virtual care platform to allow OBGYNs to deliver a new model of prenatal care. Using Internet-connected devices
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EarlySense Raises $39M to Expand Contact-Free Monitoring & Analytics Solution

by Jasmine Pennic 01/07/2019 Leave a Comment

EarlySense Raises $39M to Expand Contact-Free Monitoring & Analytics Solution

Israeli digital health startup, EarlySense, a contact-free continuous monitoring solutions provider, announced today that it has raised $39 million in funding from Hill-Rom and Wells Fargo Strategic Capital. The round also included participation from BlueRed Capital, Israel Innovation Fund, Argos Capital and Hotung Capital. Existing investors, Pitango Venture Capital and JK&B Venture Capital. Founded in 2004, EarlySense’s FDA-cleared and CE-approved solutions are used by healthcare
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5 Trends Poised to Disrupt the Digital Health Market in 2019

by Erica Garvin 01/07/2019 Leave a Comment

5 Trends Poised to Disrupt the Digital Health Market in 2019

LRV Health’s Keith Figlioli predicts this year’s fizzles and flourishes for digital healthcare.It’s a new year—the time of year where resolutions and fresh starts abound. It’s also the perfect time to predict what’s on the horizon in healthcare. According to LRV Health’s Keith Figlioli, there’s plenty to consider, especially when it comes to disruption in the digital realm.For several years, billions of dollars have flooded into the market, sparking innovation and the potential for future
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VRHealth Launches First Telehealth VR Medical Platform

by Fred Pennic 01/07/2019 Leave a Comment

VRHealth Launches First Telehealth VR Medical Platform

VRHealth, a Boston and Israel-based digital health company providing specialized virtual reality (VR) technology solutions and data analysis, today announced the launch of the first telehealth-VR medical platform that includes apps specifically designed for consumers to use at home.  VR Health is participating in AARP Innovation Labs. As part of the company’s collaboration with AARP, VRhealth has a residency in AARP Innovation Lab and is integrating core features of its product into the “Health
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