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The Milestone: GE HealthCare has officially received FDA 510(k) clearance for Photonova Spectra, its highly anticipated photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) system.The Core Technology: Unlike traditional CT scanners that convert X-rays into visible light before measuring them, PCCT directly counts individual photons and measures their energy. GE is utilizing a proprietary Deep Silicon detector architecture that provides 8-bin energy resolution to virtually eliminate
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PromptWell and Ellipsis Health Partner to Transform AI Patient Engagement
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The Partnership: PromptWell, an AI-native patient engagement platform, has integrated with Ellipsis Health, a company known for its clinically validated conversational AI.The Core Problem: Healthcare organizations (payers and providers) spend millions of dollars on patient outreach programs (like scheduling Annual Wellness Visits or conducting Health Risk Assessments), but conversion rates remain abysmal. Patients either ignore the calls or hang up on robotic-sounding
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How CMS Policy Just Shifted 30% of Shoulder Surgeries Out of the Hospital
A Shoulder Replacement Case Study
The Bottom Line: When CMS makes a procedure ASC-payable, the shift is fast, measurable, and concentrated in certain territories. Here's what total shoulder arthroplasty can tell us about where the site-of-service mix for hundreds of procedures is headed.
In July, I broke down the 2026 OPPS Proposed Rule and called it a gold rush. The first tranche just hit: 285 procedures came off the inpatient-only list on January 1. The remaining 1,400+ will phase out by
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Elpida Launches AI-Powered Marketing Compliance Platform for Healthcare Brands
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The Launch: Elpida, an AI-powered marketing compliance platform tailored specifically for the healthcare industry, officially launched today.The Core Problem: Traditionally, ensuring that healthcare marketing assets (websites, videos, social media) are compliant requires bloated, manual review cycles. This friction kills campaign momentum and drastically delays time-to-market.The Regulatory Catalyst: The regulatory landscape has fundamentally shifted. The FDA recently
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XCath Completes World’s First Telerobotic Mechanical Thrombectomy with Iris Robotic System
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The Milestone: XCath, a neuro-endovascular robotics company, successfully completed the world’s first telerobotic stroke procedure on a human patient.The Geography: The procedure, dubbed "Operation Robo Angel," was performed by neurosurgeon Dr. Vitor Mendes Pereira operating from a control station in Santiago, Panama. The patient was located on an operating table in Panama City—over 120 miles (200 kilometers) away.The Clinical Emergency: The patient, a male in his late
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M&A: Chartis Acquires Leap AI to Launch ‘Chartis Leap AI Studio’ for Healthcare Digital Transformation
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The Acquisition: Chartis, a heavyweight healthcare advisory firm, has acquired Leap AI, a pioneer in building AI-enabled healthcare products and workflow automation solutions. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. The New Division: The acquisition brings Leap AI's senior leaders into the Chartis Center for AI & Digital Transformation. They will operate under the newly minted brand, Chartis Leap AI Studio.The Leadership: The combined effort will be
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Why Health Systems Are Outsourcing Tech Support to Drive Adoption
Patient portals are an important piece of any healthcare organization’s digital engagement strategy, and they’re key to getting the most out of your EHR. Portals serve as a hub for care management, billing, and communications. The technology enables a unique convenience for providers and patients alike.
Yet, many healthcare organizations see engagement plateau after go-live. According to the National Library of Medicine, only 15% to 30% of patients use even a single portal
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Kaufman Hall January 2026 Report: Hospital Labor Expenses and Bad Debt Continue to Rise
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The Data Source: The January 2026 National Hospital Flash Report from Kaufman Hall, a Vizient company, is based on real-time data sampled from more than 1,300 hospitals across the United States.The Volume Slump: Patient volume in January declined across both inpatient and outpatient services. Analysts attribute this dip to a combination of postponed elective procedures around the holidays and shifts in the payer mix.The Margin Squeeze: Following a relatively strong finish
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Perplexity and b.well Connected Health Partner for AI-Powered Medical Records Search
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The Partnership: AI search engine Perplexity has partnered with b.well Connected Health to allow consumers to securely link their complete medical records directly into their AI search experience.The Data Network: b.well operates one of the largest connected health data networks in the U.S., enabling secure access across more than 2.4 million providers and 350+ health plans and labs.The Clinical Upgrade: Instead of relying on generic internet scraping to answer health
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From Burden to Breakthrough: Why Ambient AI is the New Frontline of Clinician Support
Despite advances in technology and new solutions across the entire health landscape, physician burnout remains one of the most urgent challenges in healthcare, driven largely by continued administrative and documentation overload. While more than three-quarters of clinicians describe their work as meaningful and rewarding, they also describe a practice environment that has become increasingly unsustainable.
Administrative obligations, inbox overload, and the constant pressure to
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