What You Should Know:
- Blue Shield of California has announced a groundbreaking new feature that sends members mobile push notifications whenever a doctor sends an e-prescription.
- The first-of-its-kind service, powered by Gemini Health, is designed to give members immediate access to drug prices, alternative options, and potential savings right on their mobile device. The initiative builds on Blue Shield's commitment to making healthcare more transparent and affordable.
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AI Chatbots Easily Misled by False Medical Information, Mount Sinai Study Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai reveals that leading AI chatbots are highly susceptible to repeating and even elaborating on false medical information.
- However, the researchers also demonstrated a practical solution: a simple, one-line warning prompt can significantly reduce this risk, highlighting a crucial path forward for safely integrating these tools into health care. The findings were published in the August 2 issue
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3 Trends Laying The Groundwork for Scalable Healthcare Analytics
As healthcare organizations stretch to do more with less, data is becoming the backbone of better care, stronger operations, and sustainable growth.
Both established payers and emerging health systems are investing in more actionable healthcare data. Leaders understand that poor data quality is stalling care delivery, while quality data will empower smarter, faster decisions — and ultimately save lives.
I’ve seen firsthand how a data-driven strategy helps healthcare entities
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M&A: Datavant Acquires Ontellus to Streamline Health Data Exchange
What You Should Know:
- Datavant, a data collaboration platform for healthcare, has successfully completed its acquisition of Ontellus, a provider of health records retrieval and claims intelligence. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The acquisition is set to transform how clinical and billing data is exchanged between healthcare providers and other professional sectors.
New Vertical for Legal & Insurance
With the acquisition, Datavant will
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Bluesight Releases 2025 Hospital Pharmacy Drug Purchasing Trends Report
What You Should Know:
- A 2025 report from Bluesight highlights the intense financial, operational, and supply chain challenges confronting hospital pharmacies.
- The 2025 Hospital Pharmacy Drug Purchasing Trends Report analyzes data from sources like the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), revealing that while pressures are mounting, innovative technology offers a path forward.
The Squeeze: Rising Costs vs.
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Linea Expands AI-Powered Heart Failure Care Solution to Reduce Hospital Readmissions by 50%
What You Should Know:
- Linea, a post-acute care platform backed by founding investor Redesign Health and DaVita, announced the continued expansion of its heart failure care solution.
- The Linea platform delivers a 90-day AI-powered program for heart failure patients that has demonstrated a remarkable 50% reduction in hospital readmissions, sustained patient engagement, and meaningful cost savings for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).
Driving Measurable Impact and
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Fighting HIV Infection with an AI-Driven Predictive Model
During the last decade, we have seen major breakthroughs in preventing HIV infection. However, even with these advances, the infection rate has not appreciably dropped1. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has emerged as a highly effective preventive strategy for HIV, reducing the risk of HIV infection by up to 99% when taken consistently. Due to its effectiveness, the CDC recommends2,3 that medical providers counsel and prescribe PrEP to all sexually active patients if they are at risk for HIV
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Press Ganey x UKG Integration Unites Nursing Quality + Workforce Data Together
What You Should Know:
- Press Ganey, the leader in experience measurement, analytics, and strategic advisory services for health systems and health plans, today introduced a new technology partnership with UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions.
- This integration connects UKG Pro Workforce Management™ with Press Ganey’s National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators® (NDNQI®), helping hospitals and health systems streamline staffing decisions with
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Rectangle Health& ECHO Health Partner to Automate Claims Payments
What You Should Know:
- Rectangle Health, a recognized leader in healthcare technology solutions, today announced a partnership with ECHO Health, Inc. (ECHO®), a payments company focused on removing complexity, costs, and fraud risk from payment processing.
- This collaboration grants healthcare organizations unprecedented access to automated claims payment processing, Explanations of Payments (EOPs), and posting via the industry’s most comprehensive digital payment
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The Escalating Cyber Threat to Healthcare in 2025
The healthcare sector, a cornerstone of societal well-being, finds itself increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyber adversaries. In 2024, the confluence of technological advancements, expanding digital footprints, and persistent vulnerabilities has created a perfect storm, resulting in unprecedented data breaches and operational disruptions. This article examines the critical factors contributing to this escalating threat, the profound consequences for both healthcare organizations and
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