What You Should Know:
- Amazon launches its new Health Condition Programs to simplify access to digital health benefits offered by insurance plans and employers.
- By partnering with companies like Omada Health, Amazon brings awareness and enrollment options directly to patients where they're already looking for health information. This collaboration targets conditions like diabetes prevention, diabetes management, and hypertension, impacting millions of Americans.
How Amazon’s Health
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MultiPlan Taps Healthcare Tech Veteran Travis Dalton as New CEO to Fuel Growth
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- MultiPlan Corporation (NYSE: MPLN), a provider of data analytics and technology-enabled healthcare cost management solutions, announced today that Travis Dalton will become its new President and CEO on March 1, 2024.
- He succeeds Dale White, who will transition to the role of Executive Chair, while current Chair Mark Tabak will remain on the Board of Directors.
Dalton's Proven Track Record in Healthcare Technology
Bringing over 20 years of experience in
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Cox Health to Implement Epic Enterprise EHR, Replacing Cerner
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- CoxHealth, a healthcare system in southwest Missouri announced it will implement Epic enterprise EHR across its health system, replacing its long-time Cerner EHR system.
- This strategic move signifies a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care while embracing cutting-edge technology to empower both patients and healthcare professionals.
Unifying Workflows, Streamlining Care
The move to Epic wasn't taken lightly. Following an extensive selection
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Lunit Acquires AI-Enabled Breast Cancer Detection Platform Volpara for $193M
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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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