The integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare environments represents one of the most significant technological shifts in the industry today. For organizations running Epic, which powers the electronic health records of approximately 250 million patients across major health systems, the question is no longer if AI will transform their operations, but how and when. As healthcare IT leaders navigate this landscape, they face complex decisions balancing technical feasibility, clinical
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Ciba Health Launches Nation’s First GLP-1 Step-Down Program, Addressing Post-Medication Metabolic Health
What You Should Know:
- Ciba Health today announced the launch of its new GLP-1 Step-Down Program, marking the first national offering designed to guide individuals off popular weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.
- Ciba Health's virtual program aims to help members either avoid GLP-1 medications entirely or safely taper off them by rebuilding metabolic health through personalized care.
Addressing an Overlooked Gap in GLP-1 Care
GLP-1s, originally developed
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AI Co-Pilot: Navina and Nabla Blend Ambient AI with Historical Records
What You Should Know:
- Nabla, one of the most widely adopted clinical AI assistants and Navina, the leading AI-powered clinical intelligence platform for value-based care, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver real-time support across the full clinical encounter.
- The integration combines Navina’s clinician co-pilot with Nabla’s in-visit ambient documentation, reconciling historical patient records with live patient dialogue, resulting in improved patient outcomes and
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Philips Forges Partnerships to Advance Interoperable Medical Device Connectivity and Smart Healing Environments
What You Should Know:
- Philips today announced strategic partnerships with four leading critical care companies – Dräger, Hamilton Medical, Getinge, and infusion pump company B.Braun Melsungen AG – to drive operational improvements and enhance the hospital experience for both patients and clinicians.
- The strategic collaborations are centered around Service-Oriented Device Connectivity (SDC) standards, which will enable unprecedented interoperability across diverse medical devices
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Remo Health and Cleveland Clinic ACO Launch Pilot to Deliver Comprehensive Virtual Dementia Care
What You Should Know:
- Remo Health, a virtual dementia care provider, and the Cleveland Clinic Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) today announced a pilot initiative to deliver comprehensive support to eligible patients living with dementia and their caregivers. The strategic pilot focuses on improving the quality of care for Medicare patients while lowering costs.
- The collaboration will provide robust resources and personalized care, which is especially crucial for rural
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5 Trends Reshaping Radiology RCM in 2025: AI, Automation, and The Road Ahead
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming radiology practices through improved diagnostic accuracy, efficiency, and patient care. Just as it analyzes images for subtle patterns and anomalies, AI is emerging as an essential tool for streamlining billing, increasing efficiency, and maximizing collections.
CEOs, CFOs, practice managers, billing leaders, and practice owners must stay ahead of emerging trends to remain competitive, efficient, and profitable. Every radiology practice
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MedeAnalytics and ZeOmega Partner to Launch Population Health Navigator
What You Should Know:
- MedeAnalytics, a healthcare enterprise data enrichment platform and analytics software-as-a-service (SaaS) leader, and ZeOmega®, a population health management organization, today announced the co-development of Population Health Navigator (PHN).
- The new solution unites predictive insights with care coordination to power value-based care programs. PHN combines the analytical capabilities of MedeAnalytics' Health Fabric™ with ZeOmega's care management
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Naviant Acquires Amitech Solutions, Expanding Intelligent Automation
What You Should Know:
- Naviant, an intelligent automation and process consulting announced its acquisition of Amitech Solutions, an award-winning healthcare-focused services firm specializing in intelligent automation, AI, and data analytics.
- The strategic acquisition aims to enhance Naviant's capabilities in the intelligent automation industry, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional outcomes for their customers.
Amitech, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, is also a
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VitalHub Acquires Novari Health for $44M, Bolstering Patient Flow Solutions and Global Expansion
What You Should Know:
- VitalHub Corp. announced its acquisition of Novari Health Inc., a Canadian healthcare software provider specializing in patient flow solutions.
- The strategic acquisition, valued at an upfront consideration of $43.6M, significantly strengthens VitalHub’s position in the patient flow market, particularly in Canada, and sets the stage for accelerated global expansion.
Transaction Details and Financial Impact
The acquisition of Novari Health was
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Policy/Regulation: Why Health Systems Must Re-evaluate Risk Management for 2025
The flurry of proposed economic and healthcare policy changes coming out of Congress and the new administration are creating a lot of challenges and uncertainty for healthcare systems across the U.S.—financially, legally and operationally. This should be a call to action for every provider to take a hard look at the risks they face and the ability of their organization to respond.
Consider some of the policy proposals being put forth and their potential implications on your
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