What You Should Know:
- Impilo, a digital health platform revolutionizing healthcare access raises $11.5M in a Series A funding round led by Construct Capital, with participation from GC 1 Capital, One Way Ventures, 2048 Ventures, and strategic angel investors.
- Impilo's vision is a world where access to world-class healthcare is no longer limited by location or circumstance. By leveraging technology and innovation, Impilo is making this vision a reality, bringing convenient,
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The Future of Healthcare: AI-Powered Patient Experiences
As the AI market in healthcare soars to a projected $187.95 billion by 2030, the transformative impact of technology on patient care becomes increasingly evident. AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare, blending data analytics, user-centric innovations, and advanced technology to reshape traditional health management and personalize the patient experience. This rapid evolution underscores a critical shift in healthcare dynamics by creating a patient experience that mirrors what
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Arcadia: Transforming Healthcare with Data-Driven Solutions
What You Should Know:
- Arcadia® (arcadia.io), a leading data platform for healthcare, today announced the launch of two new solutions—Enhanced Benchmarks and Arcadia Vista Push—designed to help healthcare organizations improve value-based care performance and deliver actionable insights at scale.
- The company also detailed a product roadmap that sets the pace for innovation in healthcare analytics. These announcements set a vision for how Arcadia will bring solutions to market that are
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Helix Unveils AI Model Predicting Semaglutide Weight Loss Response at ASHG 2024
What You Should Know:
- Helix, a leader in population genomics and precision health, presented groundbreaking research at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2024 Annual Meeting.
- The highlight was a novel AI-powered model that predicts the 12-month weight loss response of semaglutide, a popular medication for obesity and type 2 diabetes, in diverse populations.
Predicting Weight Loss with Precision
Helix researchers developed an integrated polygenic risk score
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AdventHealth Tops Gartner’s Healthcare Supply Chain Ranking for 2024
What You Should Know:
- Gartner has released its 16th annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking, and AdventHealth has claimed the top spot for the first time.
- The prestigious ranking recognizes US health systems demonstrating leadership in supply chain management amidst a challenging environment.
Navigating Disruption and Prioritizing Risk Management
This year's ranking highlights the resilience of healthcare supply chains in the face of ongoing disruptions, including
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Healthpilot and Publix Partner to Simplify Medicare Plan Selection for Seniors
What You Should Know:
- Healthpilot, an AI-powered Medicare comparison platform, and Publix Supermarkets have joined forces to simplify the process of choosing Medicare plans for seniors.
- Publix Pharmacy customers can now access Healthpilot's comparison tool directly through the Publix website to review and compare Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans where Publix Pharmacy is a preferred pharmacy and Healthpilot is affiliated.
Addressing the Complexity of
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Bluespine Raises $7.2M to Combat Medical Overbilling with AI
What You Should Know:
- Bluespine, an AI-driven claims cost reduction platform for self-insured employers, has secured $7.2M in seed funding to address the pervasive issue of medical overbilling in the US healthcare system led by Team8.
- The seed funding will accelerate Bluespine's adoption by US employers and brokers, as well as support further research and development.
Tackling the Healthcare Cost Crisis
Bluespine was co-founded by a team of technology experts with deep
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Why Specialty Practices Need an EHR Designed Just for Them
Healthcare has never been more complex than it is today. There has been a rapid expansion of medical treatment options, increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, and an ever-evolving landscape of medical coding, billing, and reimbursement. The burden of navigating this complexity has shifted significantly—and, some may argue, unfairly—onto medical providers. This shift has led to widespread dissatisfaction across specialties.
As the demands on physicians increase, so does the need
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5 Key Strategies to Maximize Savings in Healthcare IT
In recent years, the healthcare industry has increasingly emphasized the importance of controlling costs, minimizing waste, and enhancing care outcomes. This focus is particularly urgent in California, where new legislation mandates state healthcare providers to limit spending growth to 3.5% in 2025 and 3% by 2029. The goal is to implement spending caps on hospitals, physician groups, and health insurers, with the expectation that these savings will ultimately benefit consumers.
California
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Medicaid & Health Equity: Addressing Disparities in Maternal and Mental Health
Recent advancements in healthcare, such as telemedicine, automation, and clinical studies, have propelled the industry forward, unleashing new possibilities for fostering better patient outcomes. While many are lucky enough to reap the rewards of new research and technology, critical communities are being left behind.
The Medicaid population, who typically benefits from progress last, still grapples with harmful biases within the healthcare system that pose extreme barriers to care. A new
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