What You Should Know:
- A new class of health plan leaders is setting itself apart by excelling in clear communication, digital convenience, and meaningful member support, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Study,℠ released.
- While overall member satisfaction with commercial health plans saw a slight decline year over year, the study reveals widening performance gaps between brands, underscoring member experience as a critical competitive
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Wolters Kluwer Health Acquires IntelliLearn to Expand Online Nursing Education Offerings
What You Should Know:
- Wolters Kluwer Health announced it has acquired IntelliLearn Pty Ltd., a provider of online courseware solutions for nursing schools primarily in Australia and the U.S.. The acquisition will see IntelliLearn become part of Wolters Kluwer’s Health, Learning, Research & Practice (HLRP) business, a recognized leader in nursing education and practice solutions.
- The strategic move aims to broaden Wolters Kluwer's range of training modules designed to prepare
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Cardiosense Launches Nationwide SEISMIC-HF II Study to Validate AI Algorithm for Non-Invasive Heart Failure Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Cardiosense, a medical AI company focused on transforming cardiovascular disease management announced the launch of SEISMIC-HF II. This nationwide study aims to validate the company’s machine learning algorithm for assessing intracardiac filling pressure, an early and critical indicator of acute heart failure decompensation.
- The study marks a significant step in Cardiosense's mission to provide smarter, personalized cardiac care for all heart failure
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NationsBenefits and Walmart Deepen Collaboration to Transform Health Plan Member Access to Benefits and Wellness Tools
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- NationsBenefits®, a healthcare fintech, supplemental benefits, and outcomes platform, and Walmart, the world’s largest retailer announced they are continuing to work together to revolutionize how health plan members access essential benefits through innovative, tech-powered tools.
- The ongoing collaboration prominently features NationsBenefits’ proprietary Basket Analyzer Service (BAS) and the Walmart Everyday Health Signals™ program, which leverages
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Scalability in Revenue Cycle: Building a Flexible Model for Sustainable Growth
The demands on revenue cycle management (RCM) today are unrelenting. Healthcare providers are navigating ongoing regulatory shifts while financial constraints and growing patient volumes place immense pressure. The average internal cost of running an RCM operation has increased from 4% to 5%, even with the advances in technology and automation. To be successful, providers must maintain efficiency while delivering quality care.
With this current landscape, RCM must be built for adaptability;
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Corti Joins Coalition for Health AI to Advance Responsible and Safe AI in Healthcare
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- Corti, an AI infrastructure provider for healthcare, announced it is joining the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI). This move signifies Corti's commitment to collaborating on the development of best practices and frameworks to foster innovation, safety, and security for artificial intelligence in the health sector.
- CHAI is an industry-led coalition that brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including health systems, patient advocates, researchers,
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Humana Partners with Sunrise to Expand Digital Sleep Apnea Diagnostics
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- Dreem Health, a leading digital sleep clinic managed by The Sunrise Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Humana, one of the United States’ foremost health and well-being companies.
- Effective immediately, Humana members will receive coverage for Dreem Health’s full suite of digital sleep services—including at-home testing, clinical diagnosis of sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and personalized treatment plans.
Dreem Health and
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SoundHound AI and Allina Health Launch AI Agent to Redefine Patient Engagement
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- SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today announced its partnership with Allina Health and deployment of “Alli”, an AI agent for patient engagement, powered by its Amelia conversational AI platform.
-Alli answers calls within Allina Health’s Customer Experience Center and integrates directly with Allina Health’s electronic medical record system, allowing it to instantly identify and authenticate
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Sohar Health Unveils Network Status Tool to Streamline Behavioral Health Eligibility
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- Sohar Health, a provider of eligibility determination and Verification of Benefits (VoB) solutions, today announced the launch of Network Status, a new tool designed to instantly verify whether a patient’s provider is in-network.
- The solution aims to remove a significant administrative burden for behavioral health providers, helping them reduce costs, lower insurance denials, and minimize the risk of surprise medical bills for their
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AssistIQ Secures $11.5M to Transform Hospital Supply Chains with AI
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- AssistIQ, an AI company utilizing computer vision to revolutionize how hospitals manage surgical and procedural supply chains secures $11.5M in Series A funding round led by Battery Ventures, with participation from return investor Tamarind Hill. With this funding, Battery Ventures Principal Brandon Gleklen will join AssistIQ’s Board of Directors.
- The company’s platform is gaining traction across academic and community hospitals, capturing every item used in
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