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- AccurKardia, an innovator in ECG-based diagnostics technology, has announced that its Aortic Valve Stenosis (AVS) ECG-based AI screening software has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- The company’s AVS screening software aims to leverage the ubiquity of the electrocardiogram (ECG) to identify potential cases of AVS within millions of ECGs already present in healthcare system electronic health records in
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RLDatix Partners with USA Health to Reduce Care Variability
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- RLDatix, the leading global provider of connected healthcare operations software and services, announced the expansion of its partnership with USA Health, the health system for the University of South Alabama.
- This strategic investment in RLDatix's comprehensive safety suite of solutions will equip USA Health with a 360-degree view of provider performance, empowering the health system to advance its culture of safety and reduce variability in care.
Enhancing
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Digital Health Funding in Q3 2024: Strategic Acquisitions and “Tapestry Weaving” Drive Market Evolution
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- The digital health sector maintained its "small but mighty" trajectory in Q3 2024, characterized by disciplined investments and strategic activities, according to Rock Health’s Q3 Digital Health Funding report.
- While deal counts decreased compared to previous quarters, average investment sizes remained steady, indicating a shift towards more focused funding. This trend, coupled with strategic acquisitions and a focus on enhanced
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DiMe, Google, Mayo Clinic Partner to Optimize AI Implementation in Healthcare
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- The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) is launching a new collaboration with Google and Mayo Clinic to address the critical need for best practices and implementation strategies for artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
- The partnership recognizes the transformative potential of AI while acknowledging the current gap between technological advancements and real-world integration.
Bridging the Implementation Gap
While significant investment and
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Kipu Health, AWS Partner to Bring AI-Powered Solutions to Behavioral Health
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- Kipu Health, a leading provider of technology solutions for behavioral health, is joining forces with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop and deploy a suite of innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to streamline clinical workflows and enhance patient care.
- Kipu's AI innovations will be showcased at the 2024 Global Exchange Conference, featuring a panel discussion on "Ethical AI in Mental Health Care." The panel will delve into the
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BioIntelliSense Optimizes Hospital Virtual Care with FDA-Cleared Rechargeable BioButton
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- BioIntelliSense, a leader in continuous health monitoring, has received FDA clearance for its rechargeable BioButton Multi-Patient wearable and BioDashboard system.
- The BioButton is poised to transform hospital virtual care programs by providing a cost-effective and scalable solution for continuous patient monitoring.
Rechargeable and Reusable Wearable
The BioButton Multi-Patient wearable is a game-changer for inpatient settings. This
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GE HealthCare Receives FDA Clearance for Innovative Alzheimer’s Imaging Tool
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- GE HealthCare announced today that its MIM Software has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a groundbreaking tool in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
- The advancement allows MIMneuro, a vendor-neutral software solution, to perform "Centiloid scaling" for analyzing and quantifying amyloid plaque density in the brain using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.
Impact of Alzheimer's
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Videra Health, NSCG Partner to Help Prevent Suicide-Related Deaths of Service Members
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Videra Health Partners with NSCG: Videra Health, an AI-driven clinical operations platform, has partnered with North South Consulting Group (NSCG) to help prevent suicide-related deaths among service members, addressing a significant rise in suicide rates within the military.AI-Powered Mental Health Assessments: Videra Health uses advanced AI and machine learning to analyze linguistic, audio, and video data, enabling healthcare providers to proactively identify, triage,
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From TikTok to the Frontline: The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare Strike Management
Last summer, Mireya Bustamante, BSN, RN, had more than 51,000 TikTok followers and 4.4 million likes across her videos when she posted a TikTok about her time as a travel nurse. The 35-second clip showed Ms. Bustamante flying into an unspecified city where staff nurses were striking. In the clip, Ms. Bustamante said, "Strike contracts are a pretty quick turnaround, so you must be ready to go. You also have to be extremely adaptable and flexible."
A quick, seemingly innocuous video that you
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Yung Sidekick Raises $825K for AI-Powered Progress Notes for Therapists
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- Yung Sidekick, a US-based mental health startup, announced it has raised $825K in pre-seed funding to advance its AI-powered platform that automates administrative tasks, such as note-taking, for mental health professionals.
- The round was led by Altair Capital and Ultra.VC, with participation from other VCs and angel investors. The funding will enable Yung Sidekick to accelerate its product development and roll out new features that will streamline supervision,
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