OSF Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare, has announced the closing of its sophomore venture capital fund of $75M. The sophomore fund will focus on investing in new technology, devices, and services that offer improved and more cost-efficient healthcare.Investment PhilosophyOSF focuses on investing in companies seeking funding at all post-seed stages and has invested primarily in Series A and B rounds. In addition, OSF Ventures is open to
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DAS Health Acquires Health IT and Medical Billing Conglomerate
DAS Health, an industry leader in health IT and management, announced today it completed the acquisition of a Milwaukee-based healthcare solutions conglomerate, including WRT Specialties, Inc., Easy PC Solutions, LLC, EasyMed Billing, LLC and Houston-based Systech Solutions. This follows DAS’ acquisition of Houston-based Altex Business Solutions earlier this year, and three Chicago-based companies at the end of 2018. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.DAS Health Growth
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DrFirst Integrates with Epic’s Real Time Prescription Benefits Prescribing Workflow
DrFirst, a provider of e-prescribing, price transparency, and medication management solutions announced today that it has entered into an integration agreement with leading EHR provider Epic to make DrFirst’s myBenefitCheck (real-time benefit check) service available to clients in Epic’s RTPB (Real-Time Prescription Benefits) prescribing workflow to help doctors and patients understand the cost of the drugs and drive medication adherence.How myBenefitCheck WorksVia myBenefitCheck, prescribers
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VA Transfers 23.5 Million Patient Health Records to Cerner’s Data Center
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently transferred the health records of 23.5 million Veterans to a Cerner's data center, setting the stage for the records to be processed this summer in support of VA’s and Department of Defense’s (DoD) common electronic health record (EHR) solution.Data Migration PhaseThis initial data migration phase of VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM), which began in late spring, is an important milestone reflecting the decision to replace
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75% of Americans Lack Access or Unaware of Telehealth Options, Survey Finds
Nearly 75% of Americans say they either don't have access or are unaware of telehealth options, according to a J.D. Power pulse survey tracing telehealth user experience hurdles to adoption and real-world patient concerns. The survey reveals that overall, 39.7% of consumers say their health system or insurance provider does not offer telehealth services, while another 34.6% said they are unaware if any service is offered.J.D. Power U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study BackgroundThe J.D. Power U.S.
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Canada’s Largest Children’s Rehab Goes Live on MEDITECH Expanse EHR
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Canada's largest children's rehab hospital based in, Toronto, Ontario has gone LIVE with MEDITECH Expanse EHR platform. The 75-bed research hospital offers a safe, educational environment for children living with a disability, medical complexity, illness, and injury.Why Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Selected MEDITECH ExpanseThe children’s rehab hospital selected MEDITECH Expanse for its web functionalities to support its clinicians from all care
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Orca Health Integrates Smart Apps With Redox’s EHR Integration Platform to Power Secure Patient Care Plans
A new collaboration between Orca Health and Redox will allow Orca to integrate their smart apps with health systems looking for a modernized approach to the patient experience. Starting in the waiting room and extending along the continuum of care, Orca Health’s smart apps allow providers to guide, accompany, and instruct patients while simultaneously gathering a wealth of actionable data. Using Redox’s full-service EHR integration platform, Orca will quickly and securely transfer patient care
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Q&A: Scott Nordlund Shares Banner Health’s Approach to Healthcare Innovation
Banner Health’s Chief Strategy & Growth Officer Scott Nordlund shares their approach to achieving healthcare innovation with their Banner Innovation Group (BIG).
It may only be comprised of staff members, but Banner Health’s BIG (Banner Innovation Group) has immense goals. Launched in May, BIG was created to engage with partners in healthcare and other fields—such as technology, academia, and venture capital—to rethink every part of the health care system, in all
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OHSU to Implement Kyruus ProviderMatch to Improve Patient Access
OHSU in Portland, Oregon, a nationally distinguished research organization, announced it will implement Kyruus ProviderMatch platform to enhance patient access to providers and services across the OHSU health system.Comprehensive Provider DirectoryOHSU is building a comprehensive provider directory with KyruusOne®, Kyruus’ robust provider data management platform. The platform will enable the health system to unify disparate data sources and develop detailed profiles with direct engagement from
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Cerner Names Amazon Web Services (AWS) As Preferred Cloud Provider
Cerner names Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider to power enhanced clinical experiences, etc.Cerner Corporation (CERN) today announced a multi-faceted, strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, to accelerate healthcare innovation across the globe including naming AWS its preferred cloud provider. This expanded relationship is expected to power enhanced clinical experiences, increase efficiencies by lowering operational burdens for
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