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The Opportunity: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a new requirement to procure a comprehensive Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for its Immigration Health Service Corps (IHSC).The Scope: The contract, estimated between $50M and $100M, calls for an "integrated, multi-module correctional EHR" that covers everything from dental care to claims management.The Timeline: Vendors should prepare quickly; the solicitation is expected to drop by April
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The $1.9B Exit: Why CommonSpirit is Insourcing Revenue Cycle and Tenet is Betting Big on Conifer AI
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The Deal: Tenet Healthcare and CommonSpirit Health are unwinding their partnership regarding Conifer Health Solutions. CommonSpirit will pay Tenet approximately $1.9 billion over three years, while Conifer will redeem CommonSpirit's 23.8% equity stake for $540M.The Shift: CommonSpirit has decided to insource its revenue cycle operations starting in 2027. Conifer will continue to provide services through the end of 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.The Forecast: Alongside
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Carbon Health Technologies Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy with $19.5M DIP Financing
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The Filing: Carbon Health, a major player in the hybrid healthcare space, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas. This is a strategic move to restructure its debt and find new ownership.The Strategy: The company is pursuing a "dual-track" process: it will simultaneously attempt to swap its current debt for equity (handing the keys to lenders) and market the company for a potential sale to a third party.The Operations: Despite the legal turmoil, the company has
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NuvemRx Acquires par8o 340B Referral Capture Business from R1 RCM
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The Deal: NuvemRx has acquired the 340B referral capture business of par8o (formerly owned by R1 RCM), effectively consolidating two major players in the safety-net pharmacy space.The Scale: The combined entity now supports over 800 covered entities nationwide, representing a cumulative patient base of 70 million lives.The Tech: The acquisition integrates par8o’s referral technology with NuvemRx’s platform, reportedly using AI to automate up to 85% of the complex referral
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GE HealthCare Receives FDA Clearance for Allia Moveo Interventional Imaging System
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The Launch: GE HealthCare has received FDA 510(k) clearance and CE Marking for Allia™ Moveo, a new mobile C-arm system designed for cardiovascular and interventional procedures.The Design: The system addresses the physical constraints of the operating room. It is compact and cable-free, featuring a "wide-bore" design that accommodates patients of any size while allowing effortless table panning.The AI: The platform integrates CleaRecon DL, an AI-driven tool that removes
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Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent Adds Automated Order Creation Features
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The Upgrade: The Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent has expanded beyond simple note-taking. It now uses ambient listening to automatically draft clinical orders—including prescriptions, labs, imaging, and follow-ups—during the patient appointment.The Intelligence: Unlike basic speech-to-text, the system uses "advanced reasoning" and semantic understanding. It analyzes patient history, physician "favorites," and organizational preferences to propose the correct dosage or test
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Wheel Releases 2026 Virtual Care Report: Women’s Health and GLP-1s Drive Engagement
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The Shift: Wheel’s 2026 report, based on 1.4 million visits, reveals that the "land grab" phase of virtual care is over. Growth is no longer driven by first-time visits but by continuity. 69% of all visits on the platform now come from returning users.The Engine: Women’s health has emerged as the dominant growth engine, accounting for nearly half of all visits. Specifically, midlife care (perimenopause/menopause) is a critical gap that is driving high-frequency return
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Practice Makes Prepared: Why Simulated Threats Outperform Traditional Training in Healthcare
Healthcare organizations are fighting a cybersecurity battle that becomes more complex every year. Phishing emails are now crafted with AI-driven precision. Text-based “smishing” scams are being increasingly used to impersonate hospital leadership or credentialing staff. Phone-based “vishing” calls can bypass filters entirely and pressure employees into disclosing credentials in real time.
These threats are not just occasional distractions; they are continuous, evolving, and
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MEDITECH Announces Passing of Founder Neil Pappalardo; Michelle O’Connor Named Interim Chair
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The Loss: A. Neil Pappalardo, the founder of MEDITECH and widely considered the "father" of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) industry, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 83.The Legacy: Pappalardo co-authored MUMPS, the programming language that became the backbone of healthcare computing, and pioneered the concept of "one patient, one record" long before interoperability was a buzzword.The Future: MEDITECH President and CEO Michelle O'Connor will serve as
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Beyond the Status Quo: 3 Core Pillars for Scaling a Private Practice in 2026
The most reliable methods of growing a private medical or dental practice haven’t changed much over the years. And yet they remain a well-kept industry secret.
The particulars might look a bit different from year to year, but the underlying concepts are the same. Creating a well-articulated brand, a strong system that encourages patient compliance, and having a leadership team whose strengths complement one another are the tried-and-true methods for
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