Imagine you’re an IT professional for a large health system. A resident physician calls and says he must urgently send in a patient script, but he’s locked out of the system and needs a password or account reset. You recognize his voice. He provides his ID number and other credentials for verification. You successfully restored his access so he can log in – only, it wasn’t the doctor that you just spoke to. It was a cybercriminal.
Increasingly, threat actors are using social
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Epic EHR Now Enables Direct Patient Access to Health Data
What You Should Know:
- Epic Systems announced a development that will empower patients to have greater control over their health information, CNBC first reports. Patients will soon be able to directly share their health data with various apps of their choice, marking a significant step forward in data interoperability.
- This new capability is made possible through the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), a federal initiative aimed at facilitating secure and
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R1 RCM to Be Acquired by TowerBrook and CD&R for $8.9B
What You Should Know:
- R1 RCM Inc., a leading provider of technology-driven healthcare revenue cycle management solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by investment funds affiliated with TowerBrook Capital Partners and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). The all-cash transaction values R1 at approximately $8.9 billion.
- Under the terms of the agreement, TowerBrook and CD&R will acquire all outstanding shares of R1
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FemTech: Flo Health Secures $200M to Expand Women’s Health Platform
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- Flo Health, the world’s leading women’s health app raises $200M in Series C funding from General Atlantic. This investment propels Flo's valuation beyond $1B, marking a major milestone for the company and the femtech industry.
- The new funding will enable Flo to expand its user base, invest in research and development, and explore new opportunities in the women’s health market. The company plans to focus on expanding into perimenopause and menopause care,
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HHS Launches Reorganization, Renames ONC, Stronger Focus on AI, Cybersecurity, Data
What You Should Know:
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a significant reorganization aimed at enhancing its capabilities in technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI).
- This strategic move is designed to address the growing complexities and opportunities within the healthcare and human services landscape.
Key Changes and New Roles
Historically, responsibilities for technology, data, and AI policy were dispersed across
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Abridge, Mayo Clinic, and Epic Collaborate to Develop GenAI Solution for Nurses
What You Should Know:
- In a groundbreaking collaboration, Mayo Clinic, Epic, and Abridge are joining forces to develop a generative AI ambient documentation workflow specifically designed for nurses.
- The innovative solution leverages Abridge's cutting-edge generative AI technology and seamless integration with Epic's existing workflows to empower nurses and streamline their daily tasks.
Alleviate Clinician Burnout with Generative AI
Nursing workflows are
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Commure to Acquire Augmedix in $139M All-Cash Deal
What You Should Know:
- 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
What You Should Know:
- 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
What You Should Know:
- 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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