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
What You Should Know:
- 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
What You Should Know:
- 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
What You Should Know:
- 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
What You Should Know:
- 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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Rhapsody Appoints Jitin Asnaani as Chief Product Officer
What You Should Know:
- Rhapsody, a digital health enablement company, announced the appointment of Jitin Asnaani as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO).
- Asnaani, a renowned expert in digital health and interoperability, brings a wealth of experience to lead the company's product strategy amidst an evolving healthcare landscape.
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Elsevier Health Launches Generative AI Clinical Decision Support Tool
What You Should Know:
- Elsevier Health, a global leader in medical information and data analytics, announced the launch of ClinicalKey AI, the first and most advanced clinical decision support tool in the US to leverage generative artificial intelligence (AI).
- Elsevier Health partnered with OpenEvidence, a leader in AI for medicine, on developing ClinicalKey AI. Additionally, Cone Health and the University of New Mexico provided valuable insights during the development
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WebMD Acquires Healthwise Assets to Strengthen Patient Education Offerings
What You Should Know:
- WebMD Health Corp., a provider of health information services, announced today the acquisition of certain operating assets from Healthwise, Inc., a company specializing in patient education and engagement solutions.
- Healthwise's assets, including its extensive library of patient education content, technology platform, and client relationships, will be integrated into WebMD Ignite, WebMD's healthcare engagement division.
Enhancing Patient Education and
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iRhythm and Epic Integrate to Streamline Access to Cardiac Monitoring Services
What You Should Know:
- iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRTC), a leader in digital healthcare solutions for cardiac arrhythmias, today announced a collaboration with Epic to simplify access to its Zio long-term cardiac monitoring services for healthcare providers using Epic's electronic health record (EHR) platform.
- The partnership between iRhythm and Epic is expected to significantly simplify access to Zio services, potentially impacting millions of patients and improving the
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HL7 & The Sequoia Project Partner to Advance Healthcare Data Interoperability
What You Should Know:
- Health Level Seven International (HL7®) and The Sequoia Project, leaders in promoting healthcare information technology (health IT) interoperability, announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of the HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR®) standards in the US and globally.
- The HL7 FHIR® Accelerator (FAST) program, initially spearheaded by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), will
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