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- Tandem Diabetes Care, an insulin pump manufacturer, has announced expanded compatibility for its t:slim X2™ insulin pump in Canada.
- In-warranty users can now integrate their pumps with both the Dexcom G7 and Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems, providing greater flexibility and choice for diabetes management.
- The expanded compatibility with Dexcom G6 and G7 further enhances the pump's capabilities and provides users with greater
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WeightWatchers Unveils AI-Powered Tools and Personalized Nutrition Counseling
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- WeightWatchers (WW) has announced the launch of its innovative next-generation weight management program, featuring advanced technology, personalized support, and expanded clinical solutions to help members achieve their health goals.
- The next-generation program demonstrates WeightWatchers' ongoing commitment to innovation and providing members with the tools and support they need to achieve their weight health goals.
A Holistic Approach to Weight
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Building a Healthier Future With School-Based Telehealth Solutions
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School-based telehealth programs provide immediate medical attention to students, reducing absenteeism and improving overall health outcomes.Assessing health needs and involving key stakeholders are essential first steps for successfully implementing telehealth programs in schools.Clear goals, secured funding, and partnerships with local healthcare providers ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the program.Robust technology infrastructure and thorough staff training
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Solving the Nursing Shortage: Incredible Health’s AI Driven Platform
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- Incredible Health, the largest career marketplace for permanent healthcare workers, today announced new features available through its software and AI-powered marketplace designed to meet the growing labor demands of expanding health systems.
- As hospitals expand and scale capacity and services to meet increasing patient needs, they need to meet the demand for labor and hire high-demand roles critical to care delivery.
Revolutionizing Nurse Recruitment:
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Hyro Secures $50M to Expand its AI-Powered Healthcare Communication Platform
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- Hyro, the leader in voice and chat artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare, today announced that it has finalized an extension to their Series B funding round led by Healthier Capital, joining previous investors including Macquarie Capital, Liberty Mutual, and Black Opal Ventures—bringing the company’s total funding to $50 million.
-With additional capital raised, Hyro will be even further positioned to serve the healthcare sector’s soaring demand for
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Suspect Arrested in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing After Nationwide Manhunt
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- After a five-day manhunt, the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been apprehended. Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old computer scientist with a history of anti-corporate sentiment, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following a tip from a McDonald's employee who recognized him from wanted posters.
- Thompson, 50, was killed on December 4th outside the New York Hilton Hotel where he was attending a UnitedHealth Group
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The Role of AI-Enabled Pathology in Enhancing Patient Care
There’s no doubt that cancer screening, early detection, and swift intervention are invaluable for improving patients’ health outcomes. In this process, once a clinician has determined a need for a tissue biopsy after detecting an abnormality, diagnostic accuracy and efficiency become crucial factors in the treatment journey.
We’ve seen great advancements when it comes to screening and targeted therapies. However, these treatments cannot occur without an accurate and timely diagnosis.
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Cala Health Raises $50M for Wearable Tremor Treatment
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- Cala Health, the non-invasive bioelectronic medicine leader, today announced it has raised a $50 million growth round, co-led by Vertex Growth Fund and Nexus NeuroTech Ventures.
- All existing Cala investors participated in the round, including Action Potential, Johnson & Johnson, Lightstone, Lux, GV (Google Ventures), OSF Ventures, Ascension Ventures, TriVentures, Reimagined Ventures, Peak6 and Fiscus.
Cala Health: Revolutionizing Chronic Disease Care
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Carta Healthcare Acquires Realyze Intelligence to Enhance AI-Powered Clinical Trial Matching
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- Carta Healthcare®, which ignites healthcare improvement by unlocking the power of clinical data, expanded the strength and capabilities of its AI-powered platform with the acquisition of Realyze Intelligence.
- The Realyze Intelligence solution leverages AI to match patients to clinical trials to accelerate research and reduce costs while providing patients with the latest advances in care.
Carta Healthcare and Realyze Intelligence:
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Philips Partners with Baptist Health and NEFHSC to Bring Pregnancy+ Support to Florida Communities
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The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition (NEFHSC), in partnership with Baptist Health and Philips Avent, is expanding access to valuable pregnancy resources through a new initiative offering free subscriptions to the premium version of the Pregnancy+ app.
- This program aims to support expectant mothers and their families in Baker, Clay, and Duval counties, providing them with essential information and tools to promote healthy birth outcomes. This
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