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- Augmedix (AUGX), a leader in AI-powered medical documentation and data solutions, is being acquired by healthcare technology provider Commure in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $139M. News of the acquisition brought Augmedix up by 150% at $2.27 at 10 am ET after closing at $0.92 on Thursday.
- Augmedix leverages AI technology to streamline medical documentation and data management for healthcare providers. Their platform uses ambient AI to
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Beebe Healthcare to Deploy Epic Enterprise EHR Across Network
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- Beebe Healthcare, a comprehensive healthcare system serving Sussex County, Delaware, and the surrounding region announced a strategic partnership with Epic, a leading healthcare software company, to implement its enterprise electronic health record (EHR) system. This move aims to deliver a more seamless and integrated care experience for patients across Sussex County.
- Currently, Beebe Healthcare operates on separate EHR platforms for its Medical Group and
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Viome Launches the First Personalized Toothpaste that Supports Whole-Body Health Using Biotic Data & AI
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- Viome, a leading provider of personalized microbiome health products and solutions, today unveiled its pioneering VRx MyBiotics Toothpaste & Gel to complete its Oral Health Solution system, setting a new standard for daily oral care and support overall health.
- This innovative product utilizes the unprecedented oral health insights from the Oral Health Intelligence™ Test (also available with Full Body Intelligence™) to create a personalized toothpaste formula
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HHS Proposes HTI-2 Rule to Enhance Healthcare Data Sharing and Interoperability
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- 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
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Stanford Medicine Launches AI-Powered Consult to Improve Clinical Decisions + Outcomes
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- 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
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Teladoc Health Announces Executive Leadership Change
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- 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
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Former Outcome Health Execs Sentenced in $1B Fraud Scheme
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- 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
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HHS Finalizes Rules to Penalize Healthcare Providers Engaging in Information Blocking
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- 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
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Evidation Launches MigraineSmart App to Empower Migraine Sufferers with Self-Management Tools & Research Opportunities
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- 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
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Alarming Nurse Shortage Threatens Healthcare System, But Solutions Emerge
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- 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
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