What You Should Know:
- A new report from Strata Decision Technology reveals a significant decline in the number of bariatric surgeries performed in U.S. hospitals in recent years.
- The trend coincides with the rising popularity of weight-loss medications like semaglutide (GLP-1s), which have gained widespread adoption since their approval for chronic weight management.
Declining Surgical Volumes
Strata's analysis of data from 809 hospitals nationwide shows a clear
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Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Services Surge in 2024
What You Should Know:
- Ransomware attacks are a growing threat across all industries, but the healthcare sector is facing a particularly alarming surge in these incidents, according to new data from SafetyDevices.
- New data reveals a concerning trend of increased attacks on healthcare providers, raising concerns about patient safety, data security, and the financial stability of healthcare organizations.
Healthcare: A Prime Target for Cybercriminals
Healthcare services are
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SOFHA and Lumeris Partner to Enhance Value-Based Care in Tennessee and Virginia
What You Should Know:
- State of Franklin Healthcare Associates (SOFHA), the largest employee-owned, physician-led multi-specialty primary care group in the nation, has announced a new partnership with Lumeris, a leading value-based care enablement company, to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia communities beginning in 2025.
- By combining SOFHA’s exceptional provider care with Lumeris’ expertise in population health management and
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HealthEdge, Codoxo Partner for GenAI-Driven Payment Integrity
What You Should Know:
- HealthEdge® and Codoxo announce a strategic partnership to provide healthcare payers with the industry’s most cutting-edge solutions and services.
- This partnership will streamline and enhance their respective end-to-end payment integrity processes by leveraging HealthEdge Source™ in conjunction with Codoxo’s GenAI-driven Unified Cost Containment Platform. By joining forces to deliver an end-to-end payment integrity solution, healthcare payers will benefit from
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Impilo Secures $11.5M to Expand Access to At-Home Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Impilo, a digital health platform revolutionizing healthcare access raises $11.5M in a Series A funding round led by Construct Capital, with participation from GC 1 Capital, One Way Ventures, 2048 Ventures, and strategic angel investors.
- Impilo's vision is a world where access to world-class healthcare is no longer limited by location or circumstance. By leveraging technology and innovation, Impilo is making this vision a reality, bringing convenient,
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The Future of Healthcare: AI-Powered Patient Experiences
As the AI market in healthcare soars to a projected $187.95 billion by 2030, the transformative impact of technology on patient care becomes increasingly evident. AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare, blending data analytics, user-centric innovations, and advanced technology to reshape traditional health management and personalize the patient experience. This rapid evolution underscores a critical shift in healthcare dynamics by creating a patient experience that mirrors what
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Arcadia: Transforming Healthcare with Data-Driven Solutions
What You Should Know:
- Arcadia® (arcadia.io), a leading data platform for healthcare, today announced the launch of two new solutions—Enhanced Benchmarks and Arcadia Vista Push—designed to help healthcare organizations improve value-based care performance and deliver actionable insights at scale.
- The company also detailed a product roadmap that sets the pace for innovation in healthcare analytics. These announcements set a vision for how Arcadia will bring solutions to market that are
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Helix Unveils AI Model Predicting Semaglutide Weight Loss Response at ASHG 2024
What You Should Know:
- Helix, a leader in population genomics and precision health, presented groundbreaking research at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2024 Annual Meeting.
- The highlight was a novel AI-powered model that predicts the 12-month weight loss response of semaglutide, a popular medication for obesity and type 2 diabetes, in diverse populations.
Predicting Weight Loss with Precision
Helix researchers developed an integrated polygenic risk score
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AdventHealth Tops Gartner’s Healthcare Supply Chain Ranking for 2024
What You Should Know:
- Gartner has released its 16th annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking, and AdventHealth has claimed the top spot for the first time.
- The prestigious ranking recognizes US health systems demonstrating leadership in supply chain management amidst a challenging environment.
Navigating Disruption and Prioritizing Risk Management
This year's ranking highlights the resilience of healthcare supply chains in the face of ongoing disruptions, including
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Healthpilot and Publix Partner to Simplify Medicare Plan Selection for Seniors
What You Should Know:
- Healthpilot, an AI-powered Medicare comparison platform, and Publix Supermarkets have joined forces to simplify the process of choosing Medicare plans for seniors.
- Publix Pharmacy customers can now access Healthpilot's comparison tool directly through the Publix website to review and compare Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans where Publix Pharmacy is a preferred pharmacy and Healthpilot is affiliated.
Addressing the Complexity of
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