The exasperation among doctors frustrated by prior authorization battles with health insurance providers is not unique. Prior authorization frustrates everyone in the healthcare industry — to say nothing of patients. But don’t forget about the health insurance company frustrations in this, too. For every doctor tired of submitting more information to justify warranted care, a payer is feeling the same frustration, having to make repeated requests for clinical information or waiting at the other
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Google Cloud Report: How Generative AI Can Tackle Administrative Burdens
What You Should Know:
- A new research report from Google Cloud sheds light on the significant administrative burden faced by healthcare professionals and the potential for generative AI (gen AI) to alleviate these challenges.
- The report, "Measuring the administrative burden on U.S. healthcare workers—and how generative AI can help," reveals that clinicians spend a substantial amount of time on administrative tasks, contributing to burnout, staff shortages, and reduced time
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Ontada Transforms Unstructured Oncology Data with Microsoft Azure AI
What You Should Know:
- Ontada, a McKesson business specializing in oncology real-world data and evidence, has formed a strategic partnership with Microsoft to leverage the power of Azure AI in transforming cancer care.
- The partnership will harness the capabilities of Azure OpenAI Service to efficiently process vast amounts of unstructured oncology data, unlocking valuable insights and ultimately improving patient outcomes.
The Challenge of Unstructured Data in
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Phenomix Sciences, InformedDNA Integrate to Advance Genetics-Driven Obesity Care
What You Should Know:
- Phenomix Sciences, a precision medicine biotechnology company that brings data intelligence to the treatment of obesity, announces a new partnership to advance precision medicine in obesity with InformedDNA, the nation’s leading applied genomics solutions company.
- The collaboration integrates Phenomix’s MyPhenomeTM genetic obesity test with InformedDNA’s DNAimpactTM precision health platform, broadening access to genetics-based weight management care for
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UnitedHealthcare Offers Calm Health to Members for Enhanced Mental Well-being
What You Should Know:
- As more people search for solutions to help manage their mental health, the interest and usage of smartphone apps and digital tools continues to grow. But when it comes to starting a journey with a digital health app, it may be overwhelming when there are many to choose from.
- That’s why UnitedHealthcare is bringing Calm Health to more than 13 million commercial members as part of its offerings. Calm Health is more than a wellness app — it’s an evidence-based
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Komodo Health Launches National Drug Projections for Real-Time Prescription Trends
What You Should Know:
- Healthcare technology company Komodo Health today launches a new product, National Drug Projections, bringing its customers a clear, complete, and detailed view of how many prescriptions are filled across the country for any group of medications.
-The new solution unlocks real-time market landscape intelligence, such as prescription volume, units dispensed, and new patient starts, to deliver an in-depth understanding of treatment dynamics that can better inform
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Health Note Launches AI Scribe to Transform Medical Documentation
What You Should Know:
- Health Note, a leading AI-driven intake company, is announcing the launch of the Health Note AI Scribe, further freeing clinicians from hours of manual documentation.
- With this new product, Health Note becomes the first company to coordinate medical documentation before, during, and after each visit.
Streamlining Clinical Workflows with Health Note’s Intelligent Patient Intake Platform
Health Note is the first clinically intelligent platform designed
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Pip Care Raises $5M for Personalized Surgical Journey Platform
What You Should Know:
- Pip Care, a company revolutionizing the surgical experience for patients and care teams, has successfully raised $5 million in Series A funding led by A1 Health Ventures with participation from UPMC Enterprises.
- Pip Care is the first company to emerge from a collaboration between Redesign Health, a global healthcare venture builder, and UPMC Enterprises, the innovation arm of UPMC.
Optimizing the Surgical Journey with Technology and Human Touch
Pip
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OPTAC-X, Mayo Clinic Pioneer Satellite-Enabled Telehealth for Emergency Cardiac Care
What You Should Know:
- OPTAC-X, a leader in telehealth solutions, and Mayo Clinic have achieved a milestone in emergency medicine by utilizing satellite-enabled telehealth to guide a successful cardiac arrest resuscitation outside of a hospital setting.
- This innovative approach, detailed in a recent publication in "Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health," highlights the potential of remote patient monitoring to extend critical medical expertise to even the most remote
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Wisp Launches GLP-1s Through New Weight Care Vertical to Support Women Struggling with Hormonal Imbalances
What You Should Know:
- Wisp, a women's telehealth platform in the U.S., is significantly expanding its services to include weight management and enhanced menopause care.
- Wisp's expansion into weight management and enhanced menopause offerings reflect its commitment to providing comprehensive care for women at all stages of life. The company plans to further expand its services with more at-home diagnostics and treatment options in the future.
Addressing Weight
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