What You Should Know:
- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it is extending its contract with Oracle to continue delivering a modern electronic health record (EHR) system for veterans across the country.
- The contract extension signifies the progress made in fortifying the EHR system and its positive impact on both VA healthcare providers and the veterans they serve.
Building on a Successful Foundation
The contract extension comes after a
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84% of Patients Would Participate in a Hospital-at-Home Program In Order To Get Home Sooner
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- As waivers allowing in-home patient care expire this year, a new survey by Vivalink, a leader in digital healthcare solutions, reveals a growing public interest in Hospital at Home (HaH) programs.
- The survey polled over 1,000 U.S. consumers aged 40 and over, highlighting a significant shift towards embracing remote healthcare options.
Overwhelming Preference for Home Recovery
The survey results are clear: a resounding 84% of respondents expressed
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CipherHealth Launches AI Summaries to Transform Patient Rounding
What You Should Know:
- CipherHealth, a recognized leader and innovator in patient-centered communications and insights for the nation's leading healthcare systems, today announced the launch of AI Summaries for its rounding toolkit, CipherRounds.
- Harnessing the power of generative AI, the new solution elevates and personalizes interactions by seamlessly surfacing contextual insights for providers at the point of care.
Enhancing Patient Rounding with AI Summaries
Traditionally,
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Abridge AI Slashes Clinician Burnout by 40% at CHRISTUS Health
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- Abridge announced an enterprise-wide agreement with CHRISTUS Health, an international, not-for-profit health system based in Texas with 15,000 physicians and more than 600 care centers.
- With Abridge’s generative AI solution for clinical documentation in use over the last few months, CHRISTUS clinicians have already experienced a significant reduction in burnout and now give more undivided
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NeuroFlow Acquires Owl, Creating Behavioral Health Measurement Powerhouse
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- NeuroFlow, a provider of behavioral health technology infrastructure, announced the acquisition of Owl, a measurement-based care (MBC) technology company.
- The strategic acquisition positions NeuroFlow as a leader in behavioral health measurement and engagement, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions for a wider range of healthcare settings.
- While expanding its reach and service offerings, NeuroFlow remains dedicated to customer collaboration
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University Hospitals Deploys Aidoc’s AI-Enabled Solutions Across Enterprise
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- University Hospitals (UH) is revolutionizing patient care with the implementation of Aidoc's comprehensive AI platform (aiOS™) across its entire healthcare network.
- By integrating Aidoc's AI platform, UH minimizes technical hurdles and fosters a collaborative environment for ongoing AI optimization. This empowers UH to prioritize its core mission – exceptional patient care. With the aid of AI technology, UH can ensure every patient receives the most
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Brightside Health Now Offers Virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs
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- In line with its commitment to providing the highest quality care, Brightside Health now offers virtual intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for substance use disorder (SUD).
- Brightside Health’s acquisition of Lionrock Recovery launched this new service, enabling the company to provide comprehensive telemental health treatment for a wider range of mental health conditions, including anxiety,
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Humana Issues New Brief on Value-Based Care for Kidney Disease
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- Health insurance provider Humana Inc. announced the release of a groundbreaking Value-Based Care (VBC) Issue Brief focused on nephrology, the medical specialty treating kidney disease.
- The issue brief report highlights the significant potential of VBC arrangements to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
VBC: A Shift from Quantity to Quality
VBC
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DexCare Secures Strategic Investments from Tampa General, Community Health Network, Texa Health
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- DexCare, Inc., a provider of care orchestration platforms for health systems, announced today the addition of three strategic investors: Community Health Network, Tampa General Hospital, and Texas Health Resources.
- These new partners join DexCare's impressive roster of existing health system investors, including Providence, Kaiser Permanente, and Mass-General Brigham.
Industry Backing Fuels Growth
This strategic investment, led by ICONIQ Growth
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Koda Health Secures Funding to Expand Advance Care Planning Capabilities
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- Koda Health, a pioneer in digital Advance Care Planning (ACP), today announced the successful closing of an oversubscribed Seed+ funding round led by Ecliptic Capital with strategic investment from Memorial Hermann Health System, AARP and the Texas Medical Center (TMC) Venture Fund.
- Koda Health, founded in 2020 by Dr. Tatiana Fofanova, Dr. Desh Mohan, and Katelin Cherry, emerged from the Texas Medical Center's (TMCi) Biodesign program. This program fosters
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