The U.S. Healthcare economic system must change. For too long, it's been one long game of whack-a-mole trying to keep prices in check. That game can end if healthcare, particularly payers, look to mirror the success stories of other major industries.
In the late 20th century, when the fee-for-service version of healthcare grew in popularity, inpatient costs started increasing. To rectify this, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Inpatient Prospective
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Ascend Learning Appoints Dr. Lissy Hu as CEO
What You Should Know:
- Ascend Learning, a provider of learning technology solutions for the healthcare industry, has announced the appointment of Dr. Lissy Hu as its new Chief Executive Officer.
- Dr. Hu, a seasoned healthcare technology leader and entrepreneur, will succeed Greg Sebasky, who is retiring after 10 years as CEO and will transition to Chairman of the Ascend Board of Managers in January 2025.
Dr. Hu Bio/Background
Dr. Hu brings a wealth of experience in
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Oracle Health Launches AI-Powered EHR, Clinical AI Agent, Cloud Apps
What You Should Know:
- Oracle Health is previewing its next-generation electronic health record (EHR) at the Oracle Health Summit, showcasing a system designed to leverage the power of AI and cloud computing to transform healthcare delivery. This innovative EHR is built from the ground up on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), offering enhanced security and a seamless user experience.
In addition, the company announced the release of its new Clinical AI Agent and two new cloud apps,
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Aignostics Secures $34M to Advance AI-Powered Pathology and Precision Medicine
What You Should Know:
- Aignostics, a leading AI company specializing in pathology data analysis, raised $34M in Series B funding, led by ATHOS with participation from Mayo Clinic and growth financing from HTGF, alongisde existing investors Wellington Partners, Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund, CARMA Fund, and VC Fonds Technologie managed by IBB Ventures.
- Aignostics combines proprietary access to multimodal clinical data with cutting-edge AI technology and rigorous
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Geisinger Deploys Opmed.ai’s AI-Powered OR Optimization Platform
What You Should Know:
- Opmed.ai, a leading provider of AI-powered healthcare solutions, has announced the successful first results of the implementation of its advanced platform at Geisinger, a top-tier health services organization renowned for its commitment to innovation.
- This achievement represents a pivotal step in the integration of cutting-edge AI technology into health care operations and patient care.
Geisinger Partners with Opmed.ai to Revolutionize OR Management through
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Data Storage: The Foundation to an AI-Driven Health System
The possibilities of artificial intelligence, and more specifically generative AI (Gen AI) in healthcare are vast — streamlining administrative tasks, expediting patient diagnosis, and even helping with medical research. Right now they’re focused on point AI solutions producing real but limited impact on healthcare outcomes. The potential impact is much greater.
The first step for any healthcare organization leveraging AI is a sound, comprehensive data storage strategy. Any large or
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Trucker’s Body Shop Launches Telehealth Platform for Truck Drivers
What You Should Know:
- Trucker's Body Shop, a telehealth company led by doctors and founded by truckers for truckers, announced the launch of its comprehensive digital healthcare experience.
-Specifically crafted for the trucking industry, Trucker’s Body Shop offers affordable healthcare solutions that are seamlessly integrated into the demanding schedules of America’s drivers. The services are also extended to those who support them the most — their friends and family — making it easier
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knownwell Expands Virtual Obesity and Primary Care Services in Texas
What You Should Know:
-knownwell, the leader of in-person and virtual, weight-inclusive primary care and obesity medicine, today expanded its care offering by opening a new clinic in Plano, Texas. The company is also now treating patients virtually throughout Texas
- The company is also now treating patients virtually throughout Texas. This news comes on the heels of a banner year for knownwell, which has included the acquisition of Alfie Health, an AI-based online precision medical and
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PocketHealth Appoints Dr. Ram Chadalavada as Chief Medical Officer
What You Should Know:
- PocketHealth, a provider of connected care solutions, has announced the appointment of Dr. Seetharam (Ram) Chadalavada as its new Chief Medical Officer.
- As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Chadalavada will play a vital role in integrating clinical insights into PocketHealth's product roadmap to ensure the development of impactful solutions.
Dr. Chadalavada's Expertise in Radiology and Informatics
Dr. Chadalavada brings over 20 years of experience in
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eClinicalWorks Unveils Transformative AI Enhancements
What You Should Know:
- More than 4,000 healthcare professionals and staff from across the nation attended the 2024 eClinicalWorks and healow National Conference, where eClinicalWorks®, the largest ambulatory cloud EHR, unveiled a series of transformative AI-powered enhancements and solutions designed to optimize practice and provider efficiency.
- eClinicalWorks and healow® also announced their expected growth, with a projected record-high $1 billion in revenue in 2024 compared to $917
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