Epic's Users Group Meeting (UGM) this year made one thing clear: AI adoption is accelerating, and fast. The developments we’re seeing are pushing the entire ecosystem of providers, payers, and patients to adapt. As a leader in AI medical coding, I see significant and exciting implications for leaders in health IT and revenue cycle management.
With a month of distance from UGM, what are the top three takeaways still shaping conversations and opportunities? Here are my takes and what they
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Introducing Spark AI: Luma Health’s Generative AI for Healthcare Automation
What You Should Know:
- Today, Luma Health announces the release of its new AI, named Spark, and the first two new AI-powered products in its industry-leading Patient Success Platform™.
- Spark uses multi-model generative AI to address some of the most common operational challenges for health systems, including high call volume and manual fax processing, which create delays in care and require up-staffing expensive call centers. The new technology represents an innovative use of AI applied
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miRoncol Develops Multi-Cancer Early Detection Blood Test
What You Should Know:
- miRoncol, a medtech startup, has announced the completion of proof-of-concept studies for a groundbreaking multi-cancer early detection blood test.
- The test utilizes microRNA analysis and machine learning, two technologies recognized by the 2024 Nobel Prizes, to identify cancers at their earliest stages, even before the onset of noticeable symptoms.
The Power of microRNA and Machine Learning
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small RNA molecules that play a
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ClinicMind Acquires ChiroDominance, Expands Multispecialty Reach
What You Should Know:
- ClinicMind, a provider of comprehensive practice management and patient care solutions, has acquired ChiroDominance, a prominent patient engagement and marketing platform for chiropractic practices.
- The strategic acquisition strengthens ClinicMind's position as a multispecialty platform and expands its offerings to enhance the entire patient care cycle.
Expanding ClinicMind's Multispecialty Platform
ChiroDominance has established itself as a
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Healthie Raises $23M to Advance API-First EHR Platform
What You Should Know:
- Healthie, an NYC-based provider of API-first EHR, scheduling, and engagement solutions, has secured $23 million in Series B funding led by TCV, with participation from existing investors including Birchmere, Velvet Sea Ventures, and Greymatter, and Watershed.
- Healthie recognizes the importance of collaboration in addressing the complex challenges of healthcare. Its Healthie Harbor marketplace enables third-party developers to integrate their solutions with
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Parakeet Health Launches With $3M for GenAI Voice Platform to Enhance Patient Engagement
What You Should Know:
- Parakeet Health, a generative AI company focused on revolutionizing patient engagement, has announced the launch of its AI-powered voice platform and has secured $3M in seed funding to fuel its growth and development.
- This innovative solution aims to streamline patient communication for healthcare providers, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing the patient experience.
Addressing a Critical Need
With 90% of patients still
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Vivalink Launches No-Cost Hospital-at-Home Starter Program for Nonprofits
What You Should Know:
- Vivalink, a provider of digital healthcare solutions, is making it easier for nonprofit hospitals to adopt Hospital-at-Home (HaH) programs with the launch of its new HaH Starter Program.
- Vivalink is offering this program at no cost to eligible hospitals in the U.S.
Hospital-at-Home: A Growing Trend in Healthcare
Hospital-at-Home programs allow patients to receive acute care services in the comfort of their own homes, often leading to better
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How AI is Transforming Hospitals: From Administration to Patient Access
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often hailed as the frontier of technological advancement, and its impact on healthcare is profound. As a relatively young discipline straddling the line between computer science and sophisticated analytics, AI is increasingly becoming integral to hospital operations. But the true question remains: how is AI revolutionizing the way hospitals function? And perhaps more importantly, what does this mean for the future of patient care? To better understand the
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RLDatix Appoints Dan Michelson as New CEO
What You Should Know:
- RLDatix, a global provider of connected healthcare operations software and services, has named Dan Michelson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2024.
- Michelson, a seasoned healthcare leader with over 30 years of experience, will succeed Jeff Surges, who has led the company through a period of significant growth since 2019. Surges will remain with RLDatix as an advisor and board member.
Michelson Bio/Background
Michelson
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How AI-Powered Ambient Listening Is Transforming Clinical Documentation
Organizational healthcare systems worldwide face a pressing issue: the pervasive burnout experienced by clinicians. From relentless work hours to overwhelming administrative tasks, the myriad pressures of the profession take a toll on their well-being. Among the chief contributing factors to this epidemic is the burden of documentation and paperwork, a relentless demand that drains clinician energy and detracts from patient care. Recent research shows physicians may spend as much as 4.5 hours
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