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- GoodRx, a leading prescription savings platform in the U.S., is expanding its offerings with the launch of a new e-commerce solution. This service allows consumers to purchase eligible health products and medications directly on the GoodRx platform and have them shipped to their homes.
- Opill®, the first FDA-approved daily oral contraceptive available over the counter, will be the inaugural product offered through this new service.
Expanding Access
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H1 Expands Trial Landscape Platform with UK Diversity Data and AI-Powered Site Rescue
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- H1, a provider of healthcare data and analytics, has announced significant enhancements to its Trial Landscape platform.
- These updates include the integration of diversity data for over 34 million patients in England and the launch of an AI-powered Site Rescue functionality, both designed to accelerate equitable clinical trials and improve research outcomes.
Addressing Diversity in Clinical Trials
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are
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OSU-CHS and TytoCare Partner to Bring Virtual Care to Rural Oklahoma Schools
What You Should Know:
- The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS), operator of Oklahoma’s largest telehealth network, has partnered with virtual care company TytoCare to provide 15,000+ students across Oklahoma with virtual care.
- Through this collaboration, OSU-CHS worked with TytoCare to equip 13 schools with the Pro Smart Clinic. Many of the schools that are now part of the telehealth initiative did not previously have clinical staff or technology on-site;
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Digital Hypertension Solutions: Medication Management Shows Superior Results, PHTI Report Finds
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- A new independent evaluation from the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) has found that digital hypertension solutions focused on medication management deliver the most significant improvements in blood pressure control compared to other digital approaches and usual care.
- The report highlights the effectiveness of digital solutions that combine connected blood pressure cuffs with virtual care teams to manage medication and dosing. These solutions
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Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre CGM Systems Now Cleared for Use During Imaging Procedures
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- Abbott announced that its FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems have received FDA clearance for use during common imaging procedures, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
- The development makes Abbott's systems the first and only patient-applied CGM sensors approved for use during these screenings, offering greater convenience and potential cost savings for people with diabetes.
Improving Diabetes
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Helfie AI Partners with Microsoft to Expand Access to AI-Powered Health Assessments
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- Helfie AI, a global mobile health platform, has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to offer its cutting-edge health assessment tools to Microsoft enterprise customers through the Azure Marketplace.
- Helfie AI's acceptance into the Microsoft for Startups Pegasus program further validates its potential to transform healthcare. This exclusive program provides selected startups with resources and support to accelerate growth and achieve unicorn
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Medable Partners with Google Cloud to Accelerate Clinical Trials
What You Should Know:
- Medable Inc., a provider of decentralized and hybrid clinical trial solutions, is collaborating with Google Cloud to make its Digital and Decentralized Clinical Trial Platform available on the Google Cloud Marketplace.
- The strategic partnership will empower life sciences companies to accelerate clinical development by leveraging Google Cloud's cutting-edge infrastructure and AI capabilities.
Streamlining Clinical Trials with Medable and Google
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athenahealth Launches AI-Powered Ambient Notes for Ambulatory Practices
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- athenahealth, a prominent provider of network-enabled software for healthcare practices, has announced the limited release of *Ambient Notes*, an AI-driven tool integrated into the athenaOne platform, aiming to streamline clinical note documentation.
- By leveraging ambient listening and generative AI, Ambient Notes seeks to reduce administrative burdens, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient care. This new feature reflects athenahealth’s commitment to
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare – Today and in the Future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is continuing to gain traction in the realm of healthcare and medicine. According to a study by the American Medical Association, 41 percent of physicians said they are both equally excited, and concerned, about the potential uses of AI in healthcare.
As AI capabilities continue to grow, there are a variety of ways AI can be used in a practice. Let us outline several AI applications that have the potential to positively impact both patients and
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Why Payers Must Be Innovation Champions to Increase Healthcare Affordability
The U.S. Healthcare economic system must change. For too long, it's been one long game of whack-a-mole trying to keep prices in check. That game can end if healthcare, particularly payers, look to mirror the success stories of other major industries.
In the late 20th century, when the fee-for-service version of healthcare grew in popularity, inpatient costs started increasing. To rectify this, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Inpatient Prospective
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