The healthcare industry is in a transformative era driven by artificial intelligence (AI). This technology is revolutionizing healthcare delivery, from accelerating drug discovery and streamlining clinical workflows to improving patient diagnosis and treatment plans.
In fact, AI is anticipated to potentially save healthcare professionals up to $110 billion within the next five years. This can translate to even further cost optimizations and more efficient healthcare systems on a global
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The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic Appoints Dr. David Peter as Chief Medical Officer
What You Should Know:
- The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, a provider of virtual second opinions (VSOs), has appointed Dr. David Peter as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
- Dr. Peter brings a wealth of experience in clinical excellence, executive leadership, and care transformation to this role, where he will guide The Clinic's continued growth and expansion of high-quality specialty care access across the United States.
Dr. Peter Bio/Background
Dr. Peter most recently
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Owkin, Proscia Partner to Streamline MSI Testing for Colorectal Cancer
What You Should Know:
- Owkin, an AI-biotech company specializing in precision medicine, and Proscia, a leader in AI-enabled pathology solutions, have announced a strategic partnership to improve MSI testing for colorectal cancer (CRC). This collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of MSI screening, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.
- Beyond MSI testing, Owkin and Proscia plan to collaborate on developing and commercializing additional AI solutions
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Lunit, AstraZeneca Partner to Develop AI-Powered Pathology Tools for Faster Lung Cancer Diagnostics
What You Should Know:
- Lunit, a provider of AI solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, has announced a strategic collaboration with AstraZeneca, a global pharmaceutical company, to develop AI-powered digital pathology solutions.
- The partnership aims to improve cancer treatment by leveraging AI to analyze tissue samples and predict the likelihood of specific genetic mutations.
Focusing on Lung Cancer Treatment with AI
The collaboration will initially focus on
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Emory Healthcare Launches Population Health Collaborative with Guidehealth
What You Should Know:
-Emory Healthcare, Georgia’s most comprehensive academic health system, and Emory Healthcare Network, the health system’s clinically integrated network, today announced a new population health collaborative (PHC) with Guidehealth, a nationally acclaimed, AI-enabled healthcare and value-based managed services company.
- This entity integrates Emory’s growing primary care service line and affiliate physician network to expand value-based care (VBC) – a
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Improving Patient Engagement Through EHR-Driven Communication Tools
The integration of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems within healthcare organizations has revolutionized patient engagement. With the rise of healthcare IT solutions, EHR-driven communication tools such as patient portals, telehealth apps, and patient engagement software have become pivotal in enhancing communication, reducing barriers, and improving patient involvement in their care. These technologies allow patients to access their health data, communicate with providers, and participate
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How Temporal Artery Thermometry Improves Patient Safety Through Accurate Temperature Monitoring
Accurate and frequent temperature monitoring is paramount when it comes to ensuring favorable patient outcomes in the medical community. When a patient is admitted to the hospital, identifying illness or infection quickly has a profound impact on allowing for prompt treatment with antibiotics and can also be critical in the early identification of serious, life-threatening conditions like sepsis.
With the proliferation of less accurate temperature monitoring options during the
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Report: Gen Z Leaving Healthcare in Droves Due to Toxic Culture
What You Should Know:
- A new report from Soliant Health reveals a concerning trend: healthcare professionals across all age groups are leaving the industry due to job stress, poor work-life balance, and unhealthy workplace cultures.
- Surprisingly, Gen Z (ages 18-27) is leading the exodus, with over 22% planning to leave their healthcare jobs within the next 1-3 years.
Generational Differences in Departure Drivers
While all generations struggle with workplace challenges,
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Bariatric Surgeries Decline as GLP-1s Use Rises, Impacting Hospital Margins
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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