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- South Korean AI leader Lunit has announced its intention to acquire Volpara, a global pioneer in AI-powered cancer detection software, in a landmark deal worth AUD 292M (USD 193M).
- Beyond market presence, it's Volpara's deep knowledge and extensive data that truly sets it apart. With over 100 million high-quality mammogram images in its repository, Volpara offers a treasure trove of insights that will supercharge Lunit's AI capabilities and pave the way for
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WeightWatchers Launches First-Of-Its-Kind GLP-1 Program + WeightWatchers Clinic
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- WeightWatchers launches two new offerings to further support individuals on their journeys to better health: the WeightWatchers GLP-1 Program and WeightWatchers Clinic integration within the WeightWatchers App.
- By focusing on personalization, scientific evidence, and comprehensive support, WW empowers individuals to take control of their weight health and achieve lasting results.
WeightWatchers GLP-1 Program
This program addresses the unique needs of
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HHS Finalizes Rule for AI Transparency and Data Interoperability
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- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) took a major step forward in healthcare data sharing and artificial intelligence (AI) transparency with the finalization of the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) rule.
- This rule was finalized after months of public feedback, promises to revolutionize how healthcare data is used and accessed in the United
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Redefining Chronic Kidney Disease Management with Remote Patient Monitoring
Chronic kidney disease may be one of the biggest killers of American adults, but individuals affected may not even know it. Today, more than 37 million people – 15% of the population – have chronic kidney disease, which is the ninth leading cause of death. But, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 90% of these individuals are unaware they have this disease.
One of the challenges is that chronic kidney disease often occurs alongside or as a result of
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R1 RCM Acquires Acclara for $675M, Secures 10-Year RCM Partnership with Providence Health System
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- R1 RCM Inc. (NASDAQ: RCM), a provider of technology-driven solutions for healthcare providers, announced a significant strategic partnership involving the acquisition of Acclara and a 10-year revenue cycle management agreement with Providence, one of the nation's largest health systems.
- The acquisition of Acclara for $675M in cash and warrants will bolster R1's offerings and position it as the "trusted partner of choice" in comprehensive revenue cycle management.
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Rethinking Big Data in 2024: How Healthcare Can Leverage Workforce Intelligence to Improve Care
The future of healthcare innovation over the next decade will be shaped by insights from clinician big data and AI, otherwise known as workforce intelligence. While clinical discovery is often the first thing that comes to mind, workforce data and the intelligence derived from it represent a lesser-known but equally important place in the future of medicine.
How we shape healthcare’s workforce, peer networks, and processes comes down to how we use data to surface meaningful information.
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CVS Rebrands Health Services Segment, Launches Model for Retail Pharmacy Reimbursement
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- CVS Health today hosted its 2023 Investor Day, where the company outlined its strategy for driving reliable, diversified, and accelerating earnings growth while delivering superior care and value to millions of Americans.
- The company emphasized its commitment to leveraging its unique combination of assets to enhance its pharmacy and health care benefits businesses, expand its integrated care delivery offerings, and achieve sustainable financial
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Qualtrics and Epic Partner for Integrated Data-Driven Experience
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- Qualtrics, the pioneer of experience management, and Epic, the leader in comprehensive health record (CHR) technology, have joined forces to revolutionize patient experience.
- The EHR integration will seamlessly weave patients' experience data from Qualtrics into their health information in Epic, empowering providers to deliver a more personalized and empathetic healthcare journey.
Uniting Patient Experience Data with Health Information
This EHR integration
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Clover Health Exits CMS ACO REACH Program to Focus on Medicare Advantage
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- Clover Health, a physician enablement company committed to bringing access to great healthcare to everyone on Medicare announced that it has delivered notice to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) that it will exit the CMS ACO REACH Program at the end of the 2023 performance year.
- Written notification will also be sent to all participating physicians in accordance with CMS requirements.
- The decision will have no impact on its ACO REACH
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Cigna and Humana Merger Talks Could Face Antitrust Scrutiny
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- Cigna and Humana are in talks to merge in a deal that would create a US health insurance giant worth $140B and provide a significant test for antitrust authorities.
- A combination between Cigna and Humana would help the companies compete with larger rivals such as UnitedHealth Group and Elevance Health, formerly known as Anthem. The two companies have hired advisers who have been discussing a cash and stock deal for more than a month. They hope to get the
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