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- Heart failure patients navigating their condition face multiple issues, including daily care management and monitoring, as well as risk of hospitalization. To improve the care experience for patients living with heart failure, Kettering Health has partnered with Story Health, a digital health company transforming specialty care delivery.
- For Kettering Health patients who opt into the program, Story Health will collaborate with Kettering Health providers for
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Connie Health Acquires Keen Insurance Services, Expands Reach to Empower Seniors in Navigating Medicare
What You Should Know:
- Connie Health, a Boston-based tech-enabled Medicare navigation platform, today announced that it has acquired Keen Insurance Services, a company built at Redesign Health.
- The acquisition will strengthen Connie Health’s commitment to expanding its reach and helping seniors across the U.S. make informed healthcare decisions.
Meeting the Growing Demand for Personalized Medicare Guidance
This strategic acquisition comes at a time of significant
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WakeMed Taps Helix to Launch Precision Medicine Program
What You Should Know:
- Helix, a leader in precision health, and WakeMed, a renowned not-for-profit health system in Raleigh, N.C., are joining forces to launch a large-scale precision medicine program in Wake County.
- The precision medicine initiative aims to improve health outcomes for residents by providing access to personalized genetic insights, enhancing disease prevention efforts, and supporting local health research.
A Community-Wide Effort to Transform
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Surescripts Secures Investment from TPG for Acclerated Growth
What You Should Know:
- Surescripts, the nation's leading health information network, announced today that TPG Capital, the U.S. and European private equity platform of global alternative asset firm TPG, will become a majority investor.
- This strategic partnership with TPG will enable Surescripts to expand its impact and accelerate the development of innovative solutions that address critical healthcare needs.
Focus on Enhancing Patient Care and Streamlining
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VisiQuate Acquired by Accel-KKR to Tackle Healthcare’s Revenue Leakage Crisis
What You Should Know:
- VisiQuate, a provider of advanced revenue cycle analytics, AI-powered workflow, and automation solutions, today announced its acquisition by Accel-KKR, a global technology-focused investment firm.
- The strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone for VisiQuate, enabling the company to leverage Accel-KKR's resources and expertise to further its growth and innovation in the healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) space.
Addressing Healthcare's
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Epic Declines to Appeal Carequality Resolution in Dispute with Particle Health
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- In an ongoing dispute over patient data privacy, Epic Systems has announced it will not appeal the Carequality Steering Committee's resolution, urging Particle Health to do the same and allow for the immediate release of the full resolution document.
Background of the Dispute
The dispute arose earlier this year when Epic, acting on behalf of its customer governing council, filed a complaint with Carequality against Particle Health. Epic alleged that certain
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StrataPT Secures $25M to Expand Billing-Aware Platform for PT Practices
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- StrataPT, the only billing-aware practice management platform for outpatient therapy clinics, is announcing it has secured $25M in financing led by Council Capital.
- The funding comes as StrataPT experiences explosive growth led by demand for its SaaS-based platform that combines Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), billing, and collections into a single solution that helps practitioners improve cash flow and focus on patient
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Nym Raises $47M to Expand Autonomous Medical Coding Engine
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- Nym, a leader in autonomous medical coding, today announced a $47 million growth investment led by PSG, a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies.
- The new funding includes participation from existing investors Google Ventures, Addition, and Dynamic Loop Capital.Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Nym: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Autonomous Medical Coding
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FOMO Drives AI Investment in Healthcare, Despite Trust Concerns
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- A new study by intelligent automation company ABBYY reveals that fear of missing out (FOMO) is a major factor driving AI investment in healthcare.
- The study reveals that 57% of global healthcare providers expressed concern that their organizations will fall behind if they don't embrace AI.
Efficiency and Patient Service as Key Drivers
While FOMO plays a role, over half (52%) of healthcare leaders also cite increased efficiency and improved
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How to Continuously Shield The Healthcare Ecosystem from Ongoing Cyberattacks
In today’s growing cyber-attack landscape, hospital systems have quickly become the prime target of cyber threats as they collect sensitive patient data, including social security numbers, insurance information, and health records—making such an attack particularly appealing to bad actors.
The impact of these attacks on healthcare organizations has resulted in disrupted operations, delayed patient care, compromised patient confidentiality, and significant financial losses. The impact of
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