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-knownwell, the leader of in-person and virtual, weight-inclusive primary care and obesity medicine, today expanded its care offering by opening a new clinic in Plano, Texas. The company is also now treating patients virtually throughout Texas
- The company is also now treating patients virtually throughout Texas. This news comes on the heels of a banner year for knownwell, which has included the acquisition of Alfie Health, an AI-based online precision medical and
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PocketHealth Appoints Dr. Ram Chadalavada as Chief Medical Officer
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- PocketHealth, a provider of connected care solutions, has announced the appointment of Dr. Seetharam (Ram) Chadalavada as its new Chief Medical Officer.
- As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Chadalavada will play a vital role in integrating clinical insights into PocketHealth's product roadmap to ensure the development of impactful solutions.
Dr. Chadalavada's Expertise in Radiology and Informatics
Dr. Chadalavada brings over 20 years of experience in
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eClinicalWorks Unveils Transformative AI Enhancements
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- More than 4,000 healthcare professionals and staff from across the nation attended the 2024 eClinicalWorks and healow National Conference, where eClinicalWorks®, the largest ambulatory cloud EHR, unveiled a series of transformative AI-powered enhancements and solutions designed to optimize practice and provider efficiency.
- eClinicalWorks and healow® also announced their expected growth, with a projected record-high $1 billion in revenue in 2024 compared to $917
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Teledentistry Platform Grin Secures Investment from CareQuest Innovation Partners to Expand Access to Virtual Dental Care
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- Grin, a virtual care platform for oral health, has secured a significant investment from CareQuest Innovation Partners. This funding will accelerate Grin's mission to improve access to dental care, particularly for underserved communities, and further develop its innovative teledentistry solutions.
- CareQuest Innovation Partners is dedicated to supporting and scaling transformative solutions to improve oral health. This investment in Grin reinforces their
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Oracle Health to Apply for TEFCA QHIN Status
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-Oracle Health today announced that it intends to begin the process to become a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) as a part of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA).
- Becoming a QHIN will allow Oracle Health to directly enable its healthcare customers to participate in the U.S. government’s nationwide approach to offer secure, smooth, and standardized sharing of health information between providers and payers, pharmaceutical companies,
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Backed by Visa, Osigu Secures $25M to Modernize Healthcare Payments Across Latin America
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- Osigu, an AI-powered platform for healthcare claims and revenue management in Latin America and the Caribbean, has raised $25 million in Series B funding led by IDC Ventures, with strategic participation from Visa.
- Visa's strategic investment and partnership will drive the development of real-time payment solutions for healthcare providers.
Addressing Healthcare Payment Inefficiencies
The healthcare sector in Latin America and the Caribbean faces
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WellSky Acquires Bonafide to Enhance DME/HME Solutions
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- WellSky, a provider of health and community care technology solutions, has acquired Bonafide, a prominent enterprise software solution for durable medical equipment (DME) and home medical equipment (HME) companies.
- By integrating Bonafide's technology and expertise, WellSky is providing DME/HME providers with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Meeting the Demand for Patient-Centered Home Care
The DME/HME
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Gradient Health Acquires DataAppraisal to Expand Medical AI
What You Should Know:
- Gradient Health, a leading provider of medical imaging data for AI development, has acquired DataAppraisal, a healthcare AI company specializing in unlocking the value of anonymized data from health systems worldwide.
- The strategic acquisition will significantly expand Gradient Health's ability to provide medical AI developers with access to a vast and diverse collection of de-identified medical imaging studies, including datasets from underserved
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Infinitus Secures $51.5M to Advance AI-Powered Phone Automation in Healthcare
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- Infinitus Systems, Inc., a pioneer in AI-powered phone automation for healthcare, has secured $51.5 million in Series C funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Memorial Hermann Health System and existing investors Kleiner Perkins, Coatue, and GV (Google Ventures).
- The latest round brings the company's total funding to over $102M, fueling its mission to revolutionize healthcare operations and improve the patient
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Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Answer Your Call: How Providers Can Customize Communications
Generation Z has never known a world without pervasive digital technology. From smartphones and social media to instant messaging and online shopping, technology has been a constant in their lives, with Gen Zers spending an average of 6 hours and 5 minutes on their phone daily.
That’s a lot of time to get comfortable with technology, and it’s made Gen Zers adept at navigating online tools and platforms. Their preference for digital solutions means that Gen Z now has a tacit expectation
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