Medical malpractice claims, tragic patient outcomes, and preventable errors have long plagued our healthcare system, fueled by the inherent limitations of human clinicians. But there is a revolutionary force in medicine that has the power to transform these outcomes: artificial intelligence (AI).
Despite AI's proven ability to identify diseases with greater speed and accuracy than human experts, many healthcare providers are resisting its integration. This
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Connexall Appoints Sandy Saggar as Chief Executive Officer
What You Should Know:
- Connexall, a provider of clinical communication and collaboration solutions, today announced the appointment of Sandy Saggar as its new Chief Executive Officer.
- Saggar, who previously served as interim CEO, brings extensive experience in healthcare IT and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by healthcare providers.
Saggar Bio/Background
Saggar joined Connexall in 2020 as Senior Vice President of Innovation and Analytics, after serving as
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SimCare AI Raises $2M for AI-Powered Clinical Training Platform
What You Should Know:
- SimCare AI, a healthcare technology company developing an AI-powered clinical training platform secures $2M in seed funding round led by Y Combinator and Drive Capital.
- The investment will support the company's mission to address the critical shortage of clinicians and transform healthcare education.
Platform Aims to Address Healthcare Workforce Shortages and Improve Training Efficiency
The healthcare industry is facing a severe shortage of clinicians,
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Ubie and Nucleus Genomics Partner to Improve Access to Genetic Screening
What You Should Know:
- Ubie, a global healthcare AI platform, and Nucleus Genomics, a next-generation genetic testing and analysis company, today announced the successful outcomes of their partnership aimed at improving access to genetic screening and early disease detection.
- The collaboration leverages Ubie's AI-powered Symptom Checker and Nucleus Genomics' sophisticated genetic testing capabilities to identify individuals who may have undiagnosed genetic conditions and
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Kajeet Partners with Cisco to Deliver Healthcare 5G Managed Service
What You Should Know:
- Kajeet, a provider of IoT and private wireless connectivity solutions, today announced a partnership with Cisco to deliver a high-performance Private 5G Managed Service for healthcare organizations.
- The collaboration combines Kajeet's expertise in neutral host networks with Cisco's Private 5G management platform to address the unique connectivity challenges faced by hospitals and health systems.
- The partnership will be showcased at HIMSS25 in Las
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Google’s Pixel Watch 3 Receives FDA Clearance for Loss of Pulse Detection Feature
What You Should Know:
- Google today announced a major advancement in wearable technology with the FDA clearance of its Loss of Pulse Detection feature for the Pixel Watch 3.
- The feature can detect when a user experiences a loss of pulse, a potentially life-threatening event such as cardiac arrest, and automatically contact emergency services if the user is unresponsive.
- Now, with FDA clearance, Google will begin rolling out Loss of Pulse Detection in the United States
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PocketHealth Launches AI-Powered Image Reader to Enhance Patient Understanding of Medical Imaging
What You Should Know:
- PocketHealth, a connected care company launches Image Reader, a new feature that uses AI to help patients better understand their medical imaging results.
- Image Reader provides visual context within CT and X-ray scans, making it easier for patients to interpret their images and have more informed conversations with their healthcare providers.
AI-Powered Anatomical Identification
PocketHealth's Image Reader leverages advanced AI, including the
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Philips Partners with Georgia Health Plans to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes with Remote Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Philips announced a partnership with Amerigroup, CareSource Georgia, and Peach State Health Plan to provide remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions for high-risk pregnancies in Georgia.
- The initiative aims to expand access to quality maternal healthcare and improve outcomes for mothers and babies, particularly in underserved communities.
Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis
Maternal healthcare in the United States faces significant challenges,
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CHG Healthcare Acquires CareerMD to Expand Physician Recruitment and Career Support Services
What You Should Know:
- CHG Healthcare, a provider of healthcare staffing solutions announced the acquisition of CareerMD, a prominent career management platform for physicians and allied health professionals. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The strategic acquisition strengthens CHG's commitment to connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities and supporting their professional development.
Acquisition Enhances CHG's Ability to
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Sonar Secures $2.4M for AI-Powered Mental Health Platform for Teens
What You Should Know:
- Sonar Mental Health (“Sonar”), an AI-powered mental health platform helping young people thrive, today announces $2.4M in pre-seed funding led by Nina Capital, with participation from GSR Ventures and J4 Ventures and support from the Stanford University Social Impact Founder Fellowship.
- Amid the worsening adolescent mental health crisis, Sonar will use this capital to accelerate its expansion
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