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Osara Health, the leading provider of evidence-based behavior change intervention for cancer, announced its partnership with Allstate Benefits, a leading health and supplemental insurer.The first-of-its-kind agreement for the US health insurance market affords members of Allstate Benefits group health benefits program access to comprehensive cancer support from Osara Health. Osara offers the only clinically validated behavior change program that enables people
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Healthpeak Properties Finalizes Merger with Physicians Realty Trust
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- Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (NYSE: PEAK) ("Healthpeak") announced the successful completion of its all-stock merger with Physicians Realty Trust.
- The combined company will continue to operate under the name Healthpeak Properties, Inc. and will begin trading under the new ticker symbol "DOC" on the New York Stock Exchange today.
$750M Growth Loan
To support its growth objectives, Healthpeak has secured a new $750 million, 5-year unsecured term loan. The
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Riverside Community Hospital Appoints Mike Hoyt as COO
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- Riverside Community Hospital appoints Mike Hoyt as Chief Operating Officer effective February 27, 2024.
- Prior to joining Riverside, Mr. Hoyt served as Vice President of Operations at sister HCA healthcare facility Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the completion of a new $77M six-story patient tower and completed the first three phases of a $20M kitchen renovation.
- Mr. Hoyt earned his Master of Healthcare
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Geisinger Appoints Dr. Terry Gilliland as President and Future CEO
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- Geisinger, announced the appointment of Dr. Terry Gilliland as the incoming President of Geisinger Health, along with his subsequent role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) once Dr. Jaewon Ryu transitions to CEO of Risant Health.
- The leadership change marks a new chapter in Geisinger's esteemed history, with Dr. Gilliland poised to become the eighth CEO in the organization's 109-year legacy.
Dr. Gilliland Bio/Background
With a wealth of experience spanning
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Oracle-Backed Cancer Startup Project Ronin Shutters
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- Project Ronin, a software startup focused on applying AI to improve cancer care, announced its closure, Bloomberg first reports.
- The company, co-founded by Oracle co-founder and chairman Larry Ellison, cited financial difficulties as the primary reason for the shutdown.
Project Ronin Background
Founded in 2018, Ronin aimed to develop solutions that could rapidly analyze and interpret data within electronic health records systems used by hospitals.
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Empowering Healthcare Heroes: The Vital Role of Crisis-Ready Workforce Management Platforms
In the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, where tomorrow's challenges are unpredictable, the need for strategically staffed and crisis-ready hospitals has never been more crucial. While the worst of the pandemic may be largely behind us, the lessons learned underscore the ongoing need for vigilance and preparedness. The pandemic not only provided valuable insights but also emphasized the importance of a proactive approach to tackling any future crises that may arise. Hospitals serve as the
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Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) Appoints CEO & Board of Directors
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- The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on responsible AI in healthcare, today announced key leadership appointments and partnerships. CHAI is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering collaboration among stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem to ensure the responsible development and deployment of AI in healthcare.
- CHAI named Dr. Brian Anderson, a co-founder of CHAI and chief digital health physician at MITRE, as its
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Columbia University Launches New $50M Center for Pediatric Heart Disease Innovation
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- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) announced the establishment of the Garrett Isaac Neubauer Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, dedicated to improving the lives of children with congenital heart disease (CHD).
- The $50M center, fueled by a $15M gift from Lawrence Neubauer alongside additional support from Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian, seeks to create a brighter future for children with
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Trinity Invests $25M Moxe Health to Advance Healthcare Data Sharing
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- Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN), a leading provider of growth capital to innovative companies announced a $25M investment in Moxe Health, a healthcare interoperability leader.
- The $25M investment from Trinity Capital will empower Moxe to expand its reach and further establish itself as a leader in healthcare interoperability, invest in ongoing development and improvement of its data exchange solutions, and offer new services.
Moxe: Streamlining Healthcare
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Highmark Health to Host Epic’s Payer Platform on Google Cloud
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- Highmark Health announced a collaboration with Epic and Google Cloud to revolutionize payer-provider collaboration and personalize the patient experience.
- The strategic integration leverages Epic's Payer Platform and Google Cloud's data analytics capabilities to empower both health insurers and healthcare providers.
Breaking Down Communication Barriers
Highmark Health leverages Epic's Payer Platform, which fosters collaboration between payers and
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