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Carlyle has acquired a majority stake in Knack RCM and EqualizeRCM, merging them to create a global, multi-specialty, AI-native revenue cycle management (RCM) platform.The combined platform targets high-complexity segments, including rural hospitals, behavioral health, anesthesia, and durable medical equipment (DME).EqualizeRCM contributes proprietary AI tools like Bill Smart for denial prediction and an AI-native platform built on large language models (LLMs) and
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Fathom Secures Strategic Investment from CVS Health Ventures to Scale Autonomous Medical Coding
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Fathom, a leader in autonomous medical coding, has announced a strategic investment from CVS Health Ventures.The funding follows a period where revenue cycle management (RCM) has become the top priority for health IT investment, according to a 2025 Bain & Company/KLAS report.Fathom’s platform achieves 90%+ automation rates across multiple specialties, providing an alternative to slow, department-by-department AI rollouts.The company was recognized as the #1 solution
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The Hidden Data Discovery Problem Inside Modern Healthcare Enterprises
Enterprise data teams spend a great deal of time discussing infrastructure. Conversations often revolve around cloud warehouses, lakehouses, AI platforms, and the newest analytics tools. Organizations invest millions in modernizing their technology stacks, expecting that better platforms will automatically accelerate data initiatives.
Yet inside most enterprises, the biggest delay in data work has very little to do with technology. The real obstacle appears much earlier in the process. Before
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UnitedHealthcare to Eliminate 30% of Prior Authorizations by Year-End: A Strategic Shift Toward Transparency and Rural Support
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UnitedHealthcare (UHC) will eliminate an additional 30% of prior authorization requirements by the end of 2026, targeting outpatient surgeries, diagnostic tests (like echocardiograms), and chiropractic care.The initiative aims to reduce administrative friction, as 92% of current authorizations are already approved, typically in under 24 hours.UHC is expanding its National Gold Card Program, which exempts provider groups with proven track records of evidence-based care
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ANA Releases Landmark Consensus Report on Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Practice
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The American Nurses Association (ANA) has released a historic consensus report defining the guardrails for AI in nursing, following a specialized Think Tank held in April 2026.The report identifies "Automation Bias" and the erosion of professional judgment as primary risks to patient safety.A fundamental principle established is that AI must support, not replace, professional nursing judgment; nurses remain the final accountable decision-makers.The ANA is calling for
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Med Tech Solutions (MTS) Acquires Avarion HIT Advisory to Expand Acute Care Managed Services
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Med Tech Solutions (MTS) has acquired Avarion (formerly Huntzinger Management Group), a two-time Best in KLAS healthcare IT advisory firm.The acquisition allows MTS to support the full continuum of care, bridging its existing strength in ambulatory and community-based care with Avarion’s expertise in complex acute care environments.The combined entity will pair MTS’s hands-on managed services (EHR management, cloud hosting, cybersecurity) with Avarion’s strategic
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Premier Inc. Appoints Dr. Emad Rizk as CEO and Chairman to Drive Healthcare Transformation
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Premier, Inc. has appointed Emad Rizk, M.D., as its new Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board.Dr. Rizk brings over 30 years of experience, having previously served as Chairman and CEO of Cotiviti, where he led a multibillion-dollar transformation in payment accuracy and value-based care.Premier supports $86 billion in purchasing across 4,250 hospitals and manages 1.3 billion patient encounters nationwide.The company has helped providers achieve
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The Intelligence Gap: Why Oncologists Are Buried in Data While Patients Wait for Breakthroughs
In 2026, we live in an era of seamless predictive intelligence. For example: My shopping app often anticipates what I’ll need before I’ve even thought about it. My navigation app quietly diverts me away from traffic jams I haven’t encountered yet.
Yet, the moment a patient or clinician steps into the healthcare ecosystem, this "intelligence" seemingly vanishes. For instance, In a typical ten-year cancer survival journey, there are often only 3–4 critical windows where a change in
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Impact Advisors Acquires Canopii Collaborative to Expand Epic Payer and Tapestry Expertise
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Impact Advisors has acquired Canopii Collaborative, a high-growth consulting firm specializing in the Epic payer platform (Tapestry), revenue cycle, and managed services. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 2021 by former Epic professionals, Canopii was recently ranked 67th on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing U.S. companies.The acquisition enhances Impact Advisors’ ability to support "Payvider" alignment, helping organizations
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BD and Wellstar Health System Launch Strategic AI-Powered Medication Safety
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BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and Wellstar Health System have announced a strategic partnership to integrate AI-powered medication management across Wellstar's Georgia-based facilities.The collaboration combines BD Pyxis™ Pro medication dispensing technology with the BD Alaris™ Infusion System for a connected "pharmacy-to-bedside" workflow.The system utilizes BD Incada™, an AI-driven analytics platform that offers enterprise-wide inventory visibility and supports
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