What You Should Know:
- VSee Health, a telehealth services provider, and Ava Robotics, a developer of intelligent robots, announced a strategic partnership to develop innovative telepresence solutions for the inpatient intensive care unit (ICU) market.
- The collaboration aims to create a VSee-powered Ava robot capable of autonomous navigation within the ICU environment. This advanced technology will enable remote physicians to interact with patients, consult with onsite staff, and
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Epic EHR Now Enables Direct Patient Access to Health Data
What You Should Know:
- Epic Systems announced a development that will empower patients to have greater control over their health information, CNBC first reports. Patients will soon be able to directly share their health data with various apps of their choice, marking a significant step forward in data interoperability.
- This new capability is made possible through the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), a federal initiative aimed at facilitating secure and
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Responsible AI in Medicine for Underserved Populations
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making a tangible difference in healthcare today. It's not about science fiction or flashy gimmicks. It’s not about deep fakes or plagiarized term papers. AI is being responsibly used to prevent medical errors, enhance clinical decision-making, expand access to care, and lower costs. While there's certainly overenthusiasm and misleading claims about AI, we can't ignore the many instances where it's making healthcare more efficient, effective, and
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R1 RCM to Be Acquired by TowerBrook and CD&R for $8.9B
What You Should Know:
- R1 RCM Inc., a leading provider of technology-driven healthcare revenue cycle management solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by investment funds affiliated with TowerBrook Capital Partners and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). The all-cash transaction values R1 at approximately $8.9 billion.
- Under the terms of the agreement, TowerBrook and CD&R will acquire all outstanding shares of R1
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The Sequoia Project Launches Pharmacy Workgroup to Enhance Patient Care Through Interoperability
What You Should Know:
- The Sequoia Project, a leading advocate for health information technology (health IT) interoperability, announced the launch of a new Pharmacy Workgroup as part of its Interoperability Matters program.
- The strategic initiative aims to improve patient care by fostering collaboration between pharmacies and the broader healthcare ecosystem. Launching and growing the pharmacy community of practice is a monumental undertaking for The Sequoia Project, made
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Clinical Trials Must Be More Equitable, Here’s How
The Need to Address Accessibility Gaps
Clinical trials are a driving force of medical innovation. However, they are predominantly conducted in large urban hospitals that have larger staff and more resources, which puts trial participation out of reach for the majority of Americans who live outside of major city centers. Despite having as much interest as city-dwellers, these individuals often find participation in clinical trials nearly impossible due to daunting travel, logistical and
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AI Seen as Key Weapon Against Physician Burnout, Survey Finds
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- eClinicalWorks, a leading provider of cloud-based electronic health records (EHR) for ambulatory care, has released the results of a recent survey examining healthcare professionals' perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry.
- The survey aimed to understand how AI-powered solutions can help address critical challenges like physician burnout, patient data management, and clinical documentation.
Burnout Relief Through
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VitalHub Acquires MedCurrent for $34M to Enhance Healthcare Efficiency
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- VitalHub Corp., a leading provider of healthcare operations software and services, announced the acquisition of MedCurrent Corporation, a clinical decision support (CDS) company.
- The acquisition will integrate MedCurrent's OrderWise platform with VitalHub's existing Patient Flow software suite to create a comprehensive solution for managing healthcare resources.
Financial Details of the Acquisition
VitalHub will acquire MedCurrent for up to
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RLDatix and MedStar Health Partner on AI for Patient Safety
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- RLDatix, the leading global provider of healthcare operations software and services, announced its new partnership with Medstar Health, the largest healthcare provider in the mid-Atlantic region, to utilize sophisticated AI tools for data extraction to augment patient safety event analysis.
- The partnership will accelerate collaboration across healthcare organizations to address patient safety concerns.
RLDatix: Enhancing Healthcare Safety Through AI-Driven
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RansomHub Leaks 175GB of Data from Clinical Research Institute
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- The Baim Institute for Clinical Research, a leading non-profit academic research organization, has fallen victim to a significant ransomware attack, according to Safety Detective’s cybersecurity team. The cyberattack, perpetrated by the RansomHub group, resulted in the theft and subsequent leak of 175 GB of sensitive data.
- The stolen data includes a wide range of confidential information, including clinical trial programs, financial data, patient information, and
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