What You Should Know:
- Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity affiliated with Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in retail, consumer, and distribution-related investments.
- The total value of the transaction is estimated to be up to $23.7B.
Deal Structure and Shareholder Value
WBA shareholders will receive $11.45 per share in cash at closing, along with a non-transferable right (DAP Right) to
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Latitude Health Launches AI-Native Utilization Management Solution
What You Should Know:
- Latitude Health, a San Francisco, CA-based company is emerging out of stealth with the launch of its AI-driven utilization management designed to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes.
- Backed by Redesign Health, Latitude Health's commitment to improving healthcare is deeply rooted in the personal experiences of its industry veteran co-founders, Chuck Feerick and Guru Nadiger.
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The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual conference is upon us, and this year, the spotlight is firmly on AI. From automating administrative tasks to revolutionizing diagnostics and treatment, AI is poised to reshape the healthcare landscape in 2025. We've gathered insights from leading healthcare executives and innovators to provide a glimpse into the key trends and discussions expected to dominate HIMSS25.
Michael Poku, MD, chief clinical officer at
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California’s H5N1 Emergency Declaration Highlights Need for an Urgent National Response to Avian Flu
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The damage to the poultry industry has been even more catastrophic because while H5N1 does kill a small number of cattle
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In-Depth: 2025 Best in KLAS Overall and Category Awards
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– KLAS Research, a leading healthcare IT research and consulting firm, has announced the winners of its 2025 Best in KLAS Awards, recognizing the top vendors and service providers in the healthcare technology and services industry.
- The 2025 awards highlight companies that have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and customer satisfaction in 2024.
Top Overall Winners:
Epic: For the fifteenth consecutive year, Epic has been named the top
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2020 proved a pivotal year for the growth and acceptance of telethealth services. During the pandemic, this was the only way for many patients to be seen by their physicians and there was an excitement in the space about the possibilities for better and faster treatment that technology presented
Fast forward to today, some five years later, and telehealth appears to be dying. Consumers have started looking at the other innovative technologies and wondered
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Sonio Launches AI-Powered Voice Recognition for Ultrasound Reporting
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- Sonio, a global provider of AI-driven medical technology innovation announced the launch of Sonio Voice, a cutting-edge voice recognition solution designed to revolutionize ultrasound reporting in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) practices.
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This is not the future—it is the reality
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As healthcare organizations explore the potential of AI, they face a complex challenge: balancing innovation with caution. While some embrace AI as a solution to numerous problems, others remain concerned about its risks, particularly in high-stakes areas like patient care. How will healthcare leaders navigate this tension in 2025?
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