What You Should Know:
- Net Health, a trusted source for specialized software solutions that empower restorative care providers announced its acquisition of Limber Health, a digital health company focused on hybrid musculoskeletal (MSK) solutions.
- The strategic acquisition leverages the complementary strengths of both companies to support clinicians and patients from “hospital to home,” aiming to create more effective hybrid care models and advance value-based
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Johns Hopkins Launches First Psilocybin Trial for Stroke Recovery
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- Johns Hopkins University has signed an agreement with Rose Hill Life Sciences, a global leader in the research and intellectual property of premium psilocybin products to exclusively license intellectual property related to improving motor functions in patients with neurological injuries through the use of psychedelic therapy.
- The collaboration aims to explore the potential of psilocybin to enhance recovery from conditions such as
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H1 Acquires Veda to Solve Healthcare’s Provider Data Challenge and Power Better Care
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- H1, on a mission to connect the world with the right doctors, today announced that it has acquired Veda Data Solutions, Inc. (Veda). Backed by notable investors like Oak HC/FT and HealthX, Veda provides accurate provider data and automation solutions to health insurance plans.
- This acquisition tackles one of healthcare's most fundamental challenges: ensuring accurate information about doctors is available so patients can find the right care.
H1 Advances
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Healthcare’s GenAI Paradox: Enthusiasm High, But Organizational Readiness Lags
What You Should Know:
- While healthcare professionals widely recognize the transformative potential of generative AI (GenAI), most healthcare organizations are not yet adequately prepared to harness its full value, according to the new "2025 Future Ready Healthcare Survey Report" from Wolters Kluwer Health.
- The survey, conducted in early 2025 with the independent research firm Ipsos, identifies strong enthusiasm for using GenAI to address pressing challenges like workforce
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ArcheHealth Secures $6.7M o Launch AI-Powered Operational Intelligence Platform for Hospitals
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- ArcheHealth, a company poised to be a leader in healthcare operational intelligence has secured a $6.7M round of seed funding.
- The investment will fuel the launch of its AI-powered platform designed to reduce healthcare costs and drive operational performance improvement for hospitals and health systems. The seed round was funded by prominent investors LRVHealth, Martin Ventures, and Texas Health Resources.
Addressing the Pressing Need for
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Ovatient Launches Virtual-First Care with MUSC Health in South Carolina, Integrating with Epic
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- Ovatient, a virtual-first healthcare services company, today announced the launch of its virtual-first care offering in South Carolina through a partnership with MUSC Health, the Medical University of South Carolina’s health system.
- The new service is built on MUSC Health's Epic electronic medical record and MyChart patient portal, aiming to provide patients across the state with greater access to comprehensive virtual care.
- Ovatient will deliver
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Lucet Acquires Value-Based Medical Group Emcara Health
What You Should Know:
- Lucet, a behavioral health company providing tech-enabled services to health plans, employers, and providers, today announced its acquisition of Emcara Health (previously PopHealthCare, a GuideWell Company). Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- Emcara Health is a national, value-based medical group focused on delivering home-based care to clinically complex and high-risk populations. This strategic acquisition is set to address the
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Zelis Acquires Medxoom Assets from Allied Benefit Systems
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- Zelis, a provider of healthcare technology solutions announced its acquisition of the assets of Medxoom, a mobile-first member experience platform, from Allied Benefit Systems, LLC, the largest independent third-party administrator (TPA) in the United States. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- Zelis plans to enhance this vendor-agnostic platform and reintroduce it as a solution for health plans and TPAs, aiming to offer a
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Sutter Health Receives $110M Philanthropic Gift to Expand Care and Innovation
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- Sutter Health today announced it has received an unprecedented $110M philanthropic gift from a long-standing anonymous donor—the largest single donation in the not-for-profit health system’s history.
- The historic contribution is set to accelerate Sutter Health’s strategic expansion and innovation initiatives, reinforcing its vision to deliver high-quality, comprehensive, and accessible care to communities across Northern California.
A Transformative
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Are Your Hospital Beds Safe? Damaged Support Surfaces Dangers
Support surfaces play a critical role in healthcare, influencing patient health outcomes and hospital finances. Yet, these surfaces are often an underestimated source of risk within facilities. A Cambridge University Press study of beds and mattresses in four U.S. hospitals uncovered that support surface damage is more widespread than previously recognized. Some facilities reported damage rates exceeding 70%. This raises concerns about patient safety as hospitals continue using outdated,
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