The past few years have seen upheavals in healthcare, and 2024 so far shows no signs of breaking that pattern.
While the fundamentals of healthcare remain the same – caregivers treating patients – the who, how and where are changing, driven by shifting demographics, evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements and revolutionary drugs.
My work with clinicians in all 50 states, as well as the organizations that utilize their expertise, provides a unique lens to evaluate the
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Belong.Life Launches Conversational AI Cancer Mentor
What You Should Know:
Belong.Life, a leading global provider of AI-powered patient education and support solutions, has unveiled the BelongAI Dave - Cancer Mentor app to bring the most advanced and comprehensive cancer support technology to patients and caregivers around the world.The new solution marks a significant step forward in personalized cancer support, by providing patients with a proactive and comprehensive conversational-AI solution for managing their journey
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Sweat-Sensing Wearables for Anti-Doping: Epicore Partners with USADA
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Epicore Biosystems, a digital health solutions company developing advanced sweat-sensing wearables to provide real-time personalized hydration insights for performance and safety, and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) have partnered to bring Epicore’s novel biosensing capabilities to the anti-doping world as a new drug detection method to complement existing urine and blood collections. In the battle for safe and fair sport, there is no room for stagnation,
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FamilyWell Secures $4.3M to Combat Maternal Mental Health Crisis
What You Should Know:
- FamilyWell Health, a company dedicated to improving maternal mental health, announced today they have secured $4.3 million in seed funding led by .406 Ventures, with participation from GreyMatter Capital and Mother Ventures.
- The funding will fuel FamilyWell's national expansion, tackling the crucial issue of maternal mental health. An alarming statistic reveals that 1 in 5 women in the United States experience postpartum depression, yet access to treatment remains
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Imprivata Unveils Imprivata Biometric Patient Identity
What You Should Know:
- Imprivata, a provider of digital identity solutions for critical industries, today announced the launch of Imprivata Biometric Patient Identity. This innovative solution utilizes facial recognition technology to address the growing issue of patient misidentification in healthcare.
- Integrated with Epic, Imprivata Biometric Patient Identity empowers healthcare providers to confidently deliver improved patient care while mitigating the risks associated with
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Arcadia Launches Lakehouse-Powered Data Platform
What You Should Know:
- Arcadia, a healthcare technology company, announced today the launch of its next-generation data platform powered by an open lakehouse architecture.
- By providing a robust, secure, and scalable data platform, Arcadia empowers healthcare organizations to leverage the power of big data, accelerate their digital transformation journey, and ultimately improve patient care.
Boosting Efficiency and AI Adoption
This new lakehouse-powered data platform boasts nearly
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Developing a Robust Data Strategy for Healthcare Organizations
Having a comprehensive data strategy is paramount in the healthcare sector. Data can be both a blessing and a curse for healthcare organizations, depending on how well they manage their data. On one hand, data is the key to unlocking personalized medicine, research breakthroughs, and effective population health management. On the other hand, data can be a major source of risk. Poor data security can compromise sensitive patient information, erode confidence in healthcare institutions, and lead
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DeepScribe and AWS Partner to Advance AI-Powered Medical Documentation
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- DeepScribe, a pioneer in AI-powered medical documentation, today announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at accelerating the secure scaling of large language models (LLMs) within the healthcare sector.
- The strategic partnership will integrate AWS HealthScribe into DeepScribe's platform, fueling the development of even more advanced AI-assisted clinical documentation solutions.
Scale Generative AI in Healthcare
DeepScribe utilizes a
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Abridge Secures $150M to Expand GenAI, Partners with Yale New Haven Health System
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- Abridge, the leading force in generative AI for clinical documentation, announced today a staggering $150 million Series C funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The funding also includes participation from new and existing investors like Redpoint Ventures, IVP, Spark Capital, Union Square Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Wittington Ventures, Mass General Brigham Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Fund (AIDIF), Kaiser Permanente Ventures, and
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7 Digital Transformation Mistakes Made In Healthcare
The digital health market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of approximately 25% from 2019 to 2025, according to NASDAQ. Needs for digital projects and initiatives have never been higher.
However, investments in the sector, including in digital tech, have remained under tremendous scrutiny since the pandemic. As this trend continues in 2024, it’s more important than ever for digital healthcare professionals to scrutinize their roadmaps and strategies. They must exercise caution
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