What You Should Know:
- Creyos, an online platform for objective cognitive and behavioral health assessments, today announced a strategic partnership with Redox, a prominent provider of healthcare data interoperability solutions.
- The collaboration is set to enable large health systems and integrated delivery networks to seamlessly embed Creyos' validated cognitive testing tools directly into their existing electronic health records (EHRs), effectively dismantling one of the most
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Veradigm Launches AI-Driven GLP-1 Dataset from EHR Data
What You Should Know:
- Veradigm, a provider of healthcare data and technology solutions, today announced a significant advancement in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to scale the generation of real-world evidence (RWE) for the increasingly prevalent GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), including widely used medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide.
By deploying AI algorithms on deidentified electronic health record (EHR) data within the extensive Veradigm
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‘Cranky Index’ Reveals EHR Alert Frustration Peaks Midweek, Highest Among Admin Staff
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- Amidst what it calls an "interruption crisis" in healthcare, Phrase Health released its first Cranky Index Report, analyzing millions of clinician comments on Electronic Health Record (EHR) alerts to pinpoint patterns of frustration and identify opportunities to improve clinician well-being and patient safety.
- The report, based on data from over 65 hospitals throughout 2024, suggests that poorly designed or implemented EHR alerts contribute
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KLAS: Epic Dominates 2024 EHR Market Share Amid Focus on Vendor Partnership; Oracle Health Sees Losses Despite Tech Advances
What You Should Know:
- The strength of the vendor-customer partnership emerged as a critical factor influencing Electronic Health Record (EHR) purchasing decisions in the US acute care market during 2024, according to the latest report from KLAS Research.
- While overall purchasing energy cooled slightly compared to the previous year, large health systems continued to drive the majority of decisions, often favoring vendors perceived as strong partners who listen to feedback
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Private Practices Prioritize Finances, Staffing, Patient Time in 2025
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- Improving financial processes and strategic staffing are top priorities for independent medical practices this year, according to a new survey released by AdvancedMD, a provider of cloud-based healthcare software.
- The survey of private practice owners and staff identified improving patient payments, enhancing payor reimbursement, and automating claims preparation as key high-priority issues.
Financial Viability Takes Center Stage
The survey results
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Madison Dearborn Partners to Acquire Significant Stake in NextGen Healthcare
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- Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (MDP), a private equity firm, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a significant ownership position in NextGen Healthcare, Inc., a provider of innovative healthcare technology and data solutions.
- Thoma Bravo, a software investment firm that acquired NextGen Healthcare in 2023, will retain a significant ownership stake. Both MDP and Thoma Bravo will partner with NextGen Healthcare’s management team to foster
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Silver Hill Hospital Selects MEDITECH Expanse EHR to Integrate Care Across Psychiatric Services
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- Silver Hill Hospital, a nationally recognized independent, not-for-profit psychiatric hospital, announced its decision to implement the MEDITECH Expanse Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- The implementation will span both its main campus in New Canaan, CT, and its recently rebranded outpatient facility, Silver Hill New York, located in Midtown Manhattan. The move aims to enhance care coordination and patient engagement by consolidating onto a modern,
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Abbott to Integrate FreeStyle Libre Glucose Data with Epic EHR
What You Should Know:
- Abbott, a provider of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) biowearable technology, has announced a landmark agreement with Epic Systems, a major provider of electronic health records (EHR).
- The first-of-its-kind collaboration for Abbott will integrate patient glucose data from its leading FreeStyle Libre CGM systems directly into Epic's EHR platform across the United States.
FreeStyle Libre Integration with Epic Aura
The integration leverages
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Houston Methodist Pilots Ambience Healthcare’s Ambient AI for High-Acuity Settings
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- Houston Methodist announced its pilot of Ambience Healthcare’s new AI notetaking solutions for emergency and inpatient care – some of the most complex, high-burnout areas of medicine.
- Ambience’s AI is the first of its kind to integrate directly into the EHR for these settings, reducing administrative burden so doctors can focus more on patient care.
Tackling High-Acuity Workflow and Documentation Challenges
Emergency departments and
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CareCloud Launches AI Center of Excellence with 500 AI Professionals
What You Should Know:
- CareCloud, a provider of healthcare technology and generative AI solution announced the launch of its AI Center of Excellence (AI CoE). The strategic initiative is dedicated to developing and delivering scalable, domain-specific artificial intelligence solutions explicitly purpose-built for the healthcare sector.
- Operating under a dual-shore model, CareCloud plans an ambitious expansion, aiming to scale the AI CoE team to 500 professionals by the
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