What You Should Know:
- Meroka, a company focused on restoring humanity in healthcare, has publicly launched with a $6M in seed funding round led by Better Tomorrow Ventures and Slow Ventures, with participation from 8VC and other investors.
- Meroka's unique approach combines an employee ownership model with technology that reduces the administrative burden of running a practice. The company's mission is to help independent care teams focus on what they do best: caring for
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Philips SpeechLive Partners with Corti to Integrate Ambient AI for Clinical Documentation
What You Should Know:
- Speech Processing Solutions (SPS), the global leader behind Philips SpeechLive, has announced a strategic partnership with Corti, an AI infrastructure company for healthcare.
- The partnership will introduce ambient clinical documentation directly into the SpeechLive platform. By integrating Corti's real-time medical reasoning engine, the SpeechLive AI Assistant will transform the dictation platform into a "fully AI-powered documentation ecosystem".
Transforming
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How Hospitals Can Reduce the Threat of Workplace Violence
A recent report from the American Hospital Association draws welcome attention to a long-festering problem: the impact of violent attacks on a cornerstone of our healthcare system.
The report finds that hospitals in 2023 spent $18.27 billion to contend with a rising tide of violence both inside and outside their four walls. That includes $3.62 billion to protect workers, including violence prevention programs, training, technology, and other facility security measures.
It adds to a
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Evernorth Health Services Invests $3.5B in Shields Health Solutions
What You Should Know:
- Evernorth Health Services, a subsidiary of The Cigna Group, has announced a $3.5B investment in Shields Health Solutions, a specialty pharmacy management company.
- The investment coincides with Shields' establishment as a private standalone company following its acquisition by Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm.
- Evernorth's investment is in the form of preferred stock and is not expected to have a material impact on The
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HHS Regulatory Breakthrough to Streamline Prior Authorizations and Improve Drug Price Transparency
What You Should Know:
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a new regulatory reform that will give doctors and patients real-time access to prescription drug information.
- The rule, which takes effect on October 1, will allow millions of Americans for the first time to compare drug prices, view out-of-pocket costs, and access prior authorization requirements. The reform aims to help them identify the most cost-effective treatments and prevent
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Hartford HealthCare Selects Abridge to Reduce Clinician Burnout with AI Documentation
What You Should Know:
- Abridge’s AI-powered ambient clinical intelligence platform has been selected by Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network, following a rigorous evaluation and successful pilot.
- This milestone underscores Hartford HealthCare’s commitment to advancing healthcare by partnering with the world’s leading entrepreneurs, their technologies and aligned visionary leadership.
Hartford HealthCare Partners with Abridge to Advance AI-Powered
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The AI Paradox: Why AI Agents Are the Newest Risk in Healthcare Security
As artificial intelligence agents become increasingly embedded in clinical workflows - making decisions, accessing records, and interacting with patients - the traditional boundaries of identity and access management are blurring. In healthcare environments where clinical staff already represent a significant security risk due to complex workflows and high-pressure conditions, the introduction of AI agents acting on behalf of humans adds a new and underregulated attack surface.
These agents
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GE HealthCare Launches AI-Powered Cardiovascular Ultrasound System
What You Should Know:
- GE HealthCare announced the launch of the Vivid™ Pioneer, an advanced and adaptive cardiovascular ultrasound system. The system, which recently received CE Mark and U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance, is designed to support clinicians with exceptional imaging in 2D, 4D, and color flow, streamlined workflow, and enhanced diagnostic confidence.
- The Vivid Pioneer aims to help cardiology teams work smarter, not harder, in the face of increased patient volume, clinical
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DUOS Survey: Americans Lack Confidence in Medicare/Medicaid and Face Economic Hardship
What You Should Know:
- A new survey conducted by Dynata and commissioned by DUOS, a digital health company for Medicare beneficiaries, reveals a significant level of consumer concern about the future of healthcare in the U.S..
- The survey, which polled 1,000 consumers aged 18 and older in July 2025, found that Americans are worried about access, affordability, and benefit loss, especially with a new administration on the horizon.
Barriers to Access to Care
A major
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KLAS Report: Commure Ambient AI Earns High Marks for Reducing Provider Burnout
What You Should Know:
- A new "First Look" report from KLAS Research examines the effectiveness of Commure Ambient AI in improving provider workflows and patient care outcomes.
- The report, which is based on interviews with a select sample of customers, sheds light on how the AI solution is addressing challenges like time-consuming and error-prone clinical documentation, which can lead to increased burnout and reduced patient interaction.
Ambient AI Scribe with Advanced
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