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- University of Arizona (UArizona) researchers have been awarded a new $3.8M grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate whether low levels of a lung protein called CC16 can predict who will develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) decades before symptoms appear.
- The five-year study, funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is led by Dr. Stefano Guerra, director of population science at the U
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athenahealth Launches AI-Native, Intelligent Interoperability for Ambulatory Care
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- athenahealth, a leading provider of network-enabled software and services for health care practices and systems nationwide, today announced major advancements that will usher in the next generation of intelligent interoperability for ambulatory care practices across the country.
- These advancements are part of the company’s vision of a reimagined AI-native athenaOne platform, which will be rolling out over the coming months to revolutionize how practices engage
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Array Behavioral Care Launches Care Pathways to Standardize Virtual Mental Health Treatment
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- Array Behavioral Care, a virtual behavioral health provider, has introduced its proprietary Care Pathways, a structured framework designed to ensure patients receive timely, clinically appropriate, and tailored treatment.
- The new model is intended to bring consistency, accountability, and personalization to a field that has long struggled with variability in care delivery. Care Pathways also enables measurement-based care across Array’s virtual
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DLH Wins $46.9M NIH Contract for Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity
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- DLH Holdings Corp. has been awarded a task order valued at up to $46.9M by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue providing a comprehensive suite of information technology services to the agency's Office of Information Technology (OIT).
- The contract includes a base period and multiple options, totaling a three-year period of performance, and will support approximately 7,000 end-customers.
Comprehensive Suite of Digital and Cybersecurity
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Altera Digital Health Launches TouchWorks Note+ to Combat Provider Burnout with AI
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- Altera Digital Health, a global health IT leader, has announced the launch of TouchWorks Note+, an ambient listening and note generation solution.
- Designed to help independent providers reduce documentation burdens, save time, improve data accuracy, and enhance patient interactions, the solution is fully integrated with the TouchWorks® EHR. This marks the latest step in Altera’s ongoing investment in AI development and EHR workflow
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Easing Pharmacist Burnout: How Upskilling Technicians to Administer Vaccines Can Transform Pharmacies
Being a pharmacist is a demanding job, and it seems to be getting more challenging. Everywhere you look, pharmacists are dealing with issues like burnout, workforce shortages and financial difficulties. 61% report being moderately or very stressed, student applications continue to decrease, applications decreased another 5% from 2022 to 2023, after an initial massive drop off from 2021, and prescription reimbursement rates have continued to decline. On top of all of that, many pharmacists are
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Beyond the Clinic: 4 Trends Reshaping the Healthcare Landscape in 2025
The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with new trends shaping the landscape in 2025. According to a recent survey conducted by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, which polled 80 C-level executives from large healthcare organizations, 2025 is expected to be a year of notable financial growth. An encouraging 69% of respondents anticipate an increase in revenue, while 71% project higher levels of profitability.
The survey also revealed several
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Oracle Launches AI-Fueled, Voice-First EHR for Ambulatory Care Providers
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- Oracle has introduced its new, modern Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for ambulatory providers in the U.S., a solution designed to bring EHRs into the 21st century.
- The new Oracle Health EHR is an AI-fueled, voice-first solution that helps clinicians enhance care quality by providing contextual and conversational intelligence.
Reimagining Care for the "Agentic AI" Era
The Oracle Health EHR is built on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
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FriskaAi Integrates with Dexcom’s CGM Data for AI-Powered Diabetes Management
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- FriskaAi, an AI-powered healthcare platform, has announced an agreement with Dexcom, Inc., a global leader in glucose biosensing, to integrate data from Dexcom G7 and Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems into its platform.
- The collaboration will enable FriskaAi to use continuous glucose data to support physicians and patients with actionable, personalized care management programs.
Physician-Directed Platform for Chronic Disease
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Humana and DrFirst Integrate Prescription Alerts into Clinical Workflows
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- Humana Inc. and health technology company DrFirst have announced a new program designed to close gaps in care for patients with chronic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- The program aims to help healthcare providers take timely and informed action by connecting with them directly within their clinical workflow. The first phase of this initiative will focus on increasing the use of statin therapy among eligible patients, aligning with
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