When you think about pharmacy, the first thing that comes to mind is data, right?
Admittedly, it’s not my first thought either. But for organizations that are chasing after stronger, more integrated strategies to deliver care to patients, a pharmacy data strategy – and pharmacy partnership with analytics platforms – is often the first area of focus to drive change and deliver stronger outcomes.
The idea of “pharmacy” isn’t just in the terms of where a patient picks up their
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1upHealth Appoints Andrew Boyd as New CEO
What You Should Know:
- 1upHealth, a leading provider of cloud-based FHIR technology, has announced the appointment of Andrew Boyd as its new Chief Executive Officer.
- Boyd brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology and digital solutions to further 1upHealth's mission of revolutionizing healthcare data interoperability.
- Prior to joining 1upHealth, Boyd held various leadership roles at Virgin Pulse (now Personify Health), a personalized health platform company,
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GoodRx Launches E-Commerce Solution with Opill
What You Should Know:
- 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
What You Should Know:
- 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
What You Should Know:
- 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
What You Should Know:
- 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
What You Should Know:
- 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
What You Should Know:
- 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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