What You Should Know:
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare information exchange with the release of the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability (HTI-2) proposed rule.
- The HTI-2 rule marks a major advancement in interoperability by focusing on seamless data exchange between patients, providers, payers, and public
Read More
Most Popular
Stanford Medicine Launches AI-Powered Consult to Improve Clinical Decisions + Outcomes
What You Should Know:
- Stanford Medicine is revolutionizing the way community physicians deliver care with the launch of Patients Like Mine, a suite of services designed to equip them with the data and resources needed to provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment to their patients.
- By empowering community physicians with the tools and knowledge they need, this program has the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for
Read More
Teladoc Health Announces Executive Leadership Change
What You Should Know:
- Teladoc Health, Inc. has announced a significant change in its executive leadership structure. Laizer Kornwasser, President of Enterprise Growth and Global Markets, has been terminated without cause as part of a reorganization of the company’s executive reporting structure. This change will take effect on July 1, 2024.
- Mr. Kornwasser, who has been with Teladoc since October 24, 2022, will remain with the company in an advisory capacity to the Chief Executive
Read More
Former Outcome Health Execs Sentenced in $1B Fraud Scheme
What You Should Know:
- Three former executives of Outcome Health, a Chicago-based health tech startup, were sentenced for their roles in a massive fraud scheme that defrauded clients, lenders, and investors of an estimated $1B.
- The case was investigated by the FBI and FDIC-OIG with assistance from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The prosecution was handled by the Department of Justice's Criminal Division's Fraud Section and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern
Read More
HHS Finalizes Rules to Penalize Healthcare Providers Engaging in Information Blocking
What You Should Know:
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new final rule today aimed at preventing information blocking in healthcare.
- The final rule establishes disincentives for healthcare providers who engage in practices that interfere with a patient's access to their electronic health information (EHI).
What is Information Blocking?
Information blocking occurs when a healthcare provider knowingly and unreasonably interferes with the
Read More
Evidation Launches MigraineSmart App to Empower Migraine Sufferers with Self-Management Tools & Research Opportunities
What You Should Know:
- Evidation, a company dedicated to improving health measurement in daily life, today announced the launch of MigraineSmart – a program on their app designed to empower migraine sufferers with self-tracking tools and research opportunities.
- Migraine is a chronic and debilitating condition impacting over 40 million Americans, with women disproportionately affected. These migraines significantly impact quality of life, affecting physical and mental health, work
Read More
Alarming Nurse Shortage Threatens Healthcare System, But Solutions Emerge
What You Should Know:
- A new report by Incredible Health, the leading platform for connecting nurses with healthcare employers, paints a concerning picture of the American healthcare system. The report, titled "2024 Healthcare Executive Report," reveals a crisis brewing – a deepening shortage of nurses that threatens patient care.
- The US healthcare system is projected to face a staggering shortage of 1 million nurses by 2030. This alarming gap stems from a growing patient
Read More
Salesforce Launches AI-Powered Life Sciences Cloud for Pharma and MedTech
What You Should Know:
- Salesforce announced the general availability of Life Sciences Cloud, a platform for pharmaceutical (pharma) and medical technology (medtech) organizations to help personalize patient and healthcare professional (HCP) engagement and streamline clinical operations with data, automation, and trusted AI.
- By harnessing the power of AI and automation, it empowers pharma and medtech companies to streamline operations, improve patient care, and ultimately
Read More
Telehealth Company Done CEO Arrested in $100M Adderall Scheme
What You Should Know:
- Two executives from a California telehealth company Done Inc. were arrested on Thursday for allegedly operating a $100M scheme to distribute Adderall and Ritalin to illegitimate patients.
- David Brody, Done's clinical president, and Ruthia He, the founder and CEO, are accused of conspiring to provide easy access to stimulant drugs through online consultations in exchange for monthly subscription fees.
- Federal investigators allege Done prescribed over 40
Read More
KARL STORZ to Acquire Asensus Surgical for $0.35 per Share
What You Should Know:
- Asensus Surgical, Inc. (NYSE American: ASXC), a leading developer of digital surgical technologies, announced today it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., a subsidiary of the global medical technology company KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG.
- Asensus Surgical is a pioneer in digital surgery, developing the first intra-operative Augmented Intelligence technology approved for global use. Their LUNA system,
Read More
