Of the many industries witnessing AI-led transformation, healthcare happens to be one. Today, AI’s promise in healthcare extends beyond automation-led operational and administrative efficiencies. It’s beginning to show a measurable impact directly on patient care and diagnosis. The AI in healthcare industry is predicted to reach $187.95 billion by 2030.
Today, technology companies of all sizes are conducting AI-related research and development in healthcare. From IBM Watson’s diabetes and
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Deaconess Health System Delivers 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care Across 50 States via KeyCare
- Deaconess Health System, a healthcare provider serving over 1.5 million patients in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky, announced a collaboration with KeyCare. This partnership brings 24/7 virtual urgent care to Deaconess patients across all 50 states through MyChart, the health system's patient portal.
- The partnership empowers Deaconess patients to receive high-quality urgent care for a variety of non-emergency conditions from the comfort of their homes, or wherever they may be. This
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BSIM Healthcare Services to Deploy Innovaccer’s AI Platform to Empower Value-Based Care for Underserved Communities
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- Innovaccer Inc., a healthcare artificial intelligence (AI) company, today announced a significant partnership with BSIM Healthcare Services.
- BSIM, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to underserved communities, will leverage Innovaccer's AI-powered platform to optimize its value-based care model and improve health outcomes for the populations it serves.
BSIM Embraces Value-Based Care
This collaboration marks a major step forward for BSIM as
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GE Healthcare & MediView Debut Augmented Reality System for Interventional Radiology
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- Today, GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) and MediView XR Inc. announced the successful launch of the OmnifyXR Interventional Suite, marking the first-ever clinical use of this innovative augmented reality (AR) technology.
- North Star Vascular and Interventional in Minneapolis, Minnesota became the first medical facility to utilize OmnifyXR in real-world procedures. Dr. Jafar Golzarian, Professor of Radiology and founder of the clinic, successfully performed two
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AKASA Unveils Generative AI Coding Solution
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- AKASA, the preeminent provider of end-to-end generative AI (GenAI) solutions for the revenue cycle, announced the release of AKASA Medical CodingTM, a first-of-its-kind GenAI assistant to transform the $23B medical coding field.
- AKASA Medical Coding puts the power of GenAI at medical coders’ fingertips,
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Humata Health Secures $25M for AI-Powered Prior Authorization
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- Humata Health, a company revolutionizing prior authorizations in healthcare with AI and automation raises $25M co-led by Blue Venture Fund and LRVHealth with participation from Optum Ventures, .406 Ventures, Highmark Ventures, and VentureforGood further demonstrates the widespread support for Humata's innovative approach.
- With this significant investment, Humata Health will expand its AI capabilities, broaden its provider base, and partner with payers to
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Emergency Services to Deploy Augmedix Generative AI Solution to Relieve Clinician Burnout in ED
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- Emergency room physicians in central Ohio are getting a helping hand from artificial intelligence (AI). Emergency Services Inc. (ESI), a physician-owned group serving the second-largest healthcare system in the region, has announced the deployment of Augmedix Go ED, an AI-powered medical documentation solution.
- Developed by Augmedix (Nasdaq: AUGX), a leader in AI for healthcare documentation, Augmedix Go ED is the first of its kind. This innovative system
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Carolina Caring to Bring Virtual Reality Experiences to Seniors
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- Rendever, a virtual reality (VR) company focused on enhancing the lives of older adults, announced a partnership with Lenovo to bring VR experiences to patients at Carolina Caring, a non-profit healthcare provider.
- The strategic collaboration aims to improve the quality of life for seniors by offering them immersive and engaging VR experiences, even if their physical mobility is limited.
Expanding Seniors' Horizons Through VR
Rendever's VR
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AI in Healthcare: Enhancing Data Quality & Reducing Clinician Burden
Healthcare is on the cusp of a transformative era, with artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) demonstrating remarkable potential in streamlining clinical documentation, quality measurement, and medical coding. As these technologies mature, forward-thinking healthcare provider organizations are exploring ways to leverage AI to improve data quality, reduce clinician burden, and ultimately enhance patient care.
AI's Role in Clinical Documentation and Coding
AI, through
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Alarming Nurse Shortage Threatens Healthcare System, But Solutions Emerge
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- A new report by Incredible Health, the leading platform for connecting nurses with healthcare employers, paints a concerning picture of the American healthcare system. The report, titled "2024 Healthcare Executive Report," reveals a crisis brewing – a deepening shortage of nurses that threatens patient care.
- The US healthcare system is projected to face a staggering shortage of 1 million nurses by 2030. This alarming gap stems from a growing patient
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