What You Should Know:
- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is navigating a complex landscape as it seeks to accelerate the rollout of its new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system from Oracle Cerner, while simultaneously cutting ties with numerous support contractors, Federal News Network first reports.
- The VA's recent mass cancellation of contracts, including those with at least six service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses supporting the EHR modernization, has
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Aledade Expands Humana Value-Based Care Agreement to Serve FQHCs
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- Aledade has announced an expanded collaboration with Humana, designed to bolster the ability of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics to succeed in value-based care.
- The enhanced partnership aims to improve health outcomes, enhance quality of life, and increase healthcare affordability and accessibility for patients.
Empower FQHCs and Rural Clinics in Value-Based Care
By providing upfront resources, comprehensive
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Digital Health Adoption Trends by Each Generation: From Gen Z to Boomers
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- Digital health is rapidly moving into the mainstream, from Super Bowl commercials to new features in popular consumer products. A recent survey reveals that 58% of Americans used virtual care in the past year, although this represents a slight decrease (5 percentage points) compared to 2023. Wearable devices and connected devices are also increasingly common, with 53% of consumers owning at least one, and 54% using them to track health metrics
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Digital Musculoskeletal Care Hinge Health Files for IPO
What You Should Know:
- Hinge Health, a digital healthcare company, has announced that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its Class A common stock.
- Hinge Health intends to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "HNGE."
- Morgan Stanley, Barclays, and BofA Securities are acting as lead book-running managers for the proposed
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PE Firm Sycamore Partners Acquires Walgreens in $23.7B Deal
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- 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.
AI-Powered UM Designed with
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25 Key Trends Expected to Dominate HIMSS25 from Executives
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
The H5N1 virus is spreading so rapidly among cattle in California that Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency. Sick cattle not only produce less milk, but their milk is also infected with the virus, so it cannot be sold. The US Federal government will only partially reimburse dairy producers for the losses they incur when infected cattle are removed from the herd.
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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Human-Generated Data: The Missing Link in AI-Powered Revenue Cycles
Mounting financial pressures for healthcare organizations mean sustainability hinges on reducing the cost to collect. Ongoing challenges associated with declining reimbursements, higher clinical and administrative costs and staffing shortages in the billing department leave providers without a lot of recourse for improving operational margin. Yet within the growing list of negative bottom-line issues, there is one area where healthcare leaders have some control to improve the outlook: increasing
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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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