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10 Factors Radiologists Should Consider When Selecting AI Vendors

by Dr. Sanjay M. Parekh Ph.D. , Sr Market Analyst at Signify Research Ltd. 11/22/2019 Leave a Comment

10 Factors Radiologists Should Consider When Selecting AI Vendors

Dr. Sanjay M. Parekh Ph.D., Sr Market Analyst at Signify Research Ltd. With over 150 independent software vendors developing machine learning solutions for medical imaging, sorting through the plethora of options to select vendors is a challenge. Here are 10 factors radiologists should consider (and questions they should ask) before partnering with vendors providing AI solutions for medical imaging. 1. Clinical Relevancy The foremost consideration for healthcare providers adopting AI
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Google Appoints Karen DeSalvo As First-Ever Chief Health Officer

by Fred Pennic 10/18/2019 Leave a Comment

Former ONC Chief and Assistant Secretary Karen DeSalvo Joins LRVHealth as Executive Advisor

Karen DeSalvo, Chief Health Officer at Google - Google appoints former ONC chief Dr. Karen DeSalvo as the company’s first-ever Chief Health Officer to further establish its aggressive movement in the healthcare market. - In her new role as Chief Health Officer, she will report to former Geisinger Health CEO David Feinberg. Dr. Karen DeSalvo, who served as National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and Assistant Secretary for Health (Acting) during the Obama
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Walmart Launches New Pilots Focused on Transparency, Telehealth, Personal Healthcare Assistant

by Fred Pennic 10/03/2019 Leave a Comment

Walmart Launches New Pilots Focused on Transparency, Telehealth, Personal Healthcare Assistant

- Walmart launches 2020 annual enrollment with new pilot projects focused on transparency, virtual primary care, and helping associates fine quality physicians locally. - The new services include a Personal Healthcare Assistant, a Personal Online Doctor, and a National Quality Provider Resource to help patients find the most qualified physicians. - Walmart will begin offering copays next year to its most popular plan as a direct result of associate feedback to make healthcare simpler,
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Why APIs Bring Hope for Data Interoperability in Healthcare

by Justin Rockman, VP of Business Development at Surgimate 09/23/2019 Leave a Comment

Why APIs Bring Hope for Data Interoperability in Healthcare

Justin Rockman, VP of Business Development at Surgimate One of the biggest obstacles to data interoperability is the slow and piecemeal progress of healthcare organizations (HCOs) towards digitalization. While the benefits of digitalization are clear; improved efficiency, reliability of data, and enhanced communication, just to name a few; the critical (and most challenging) piece of the puzzle, is being able to share critical patient data between systems in a way that makes it easily
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Q&A: Dr. Geeta Nayyar Discusses the State of Physician Burnout & EHRs

by Erica Garvin 07/30/2019 Leave a Comment

Dr. Geeta Nayyar Discusses the State of Value-Based Care, HIT Challenges, and Physician Burnout

Dr. Geeta Nayyar, Chief Medical Officer at Greenway Health Before drifting off to sleep, most of us put on pajamas when it’s time to curl up with a good book or binge-watch what’s trending on Netflix—but not today’s doctors. According to one previous study, physicians spend nearly two hours conducting EHR/paperwork every night at home. This after-hour activity is known in healthcare as “pajama time,” but don’t let the cutesy nickname fool you. Turns out, time spent mired with EHR data is
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Health Tech VC Firm Flare Capital Partners Closes $255M Fund

by Fred Pennic 07/23/2019 Leave a Comment

Health Tech VC Firm Flare Capital Partners Closes $255M Fund

Healthcare technology venture capital firm, Flare Capital Partners, today announced the closing of its second fund, Flare Capital Partners II, L.P., with a total of $255 million in committed capital. The oversubscribed fundraise follows up its inaugural fund, which was raised in April 2015, and establishes Fund II as one of the largest, independent, dedicated healthcare technology venture capital investment funds. Evolving Healthcare Industry Demands Innovative Business ModelsThe U.S. healthcare
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FDA Clears First Smartphone-Controlled Migraine Wearable Device

by Fred Pennic 05/28/2019 Leave a Comment

FDA Clears First Smartphone-Controlled Migraine Wearable Device

Today, Theranica announced that the FDA has granted De Novo clearance for Nerivio Migra, the first-ever smartphone controlled wearable for the acute treatment of migraines. Worn on the upper arm, Nerivio Migra utilizes remote electrical neuromodulation for the acute treatment of migraine that is proven to be as effective as leading devices and drugs on the market in treating acute migraine, with fewer and more mild side effects.Migraine is the third most common disease in the world, with an
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Glooko Appoints Dr. Mark Clements as Chief Medical Officer

by Jasmine Pennic 05/21/2019 Leave a Comment

Glooko Appoints Dr. Mark Clements as Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Mark Clements, Chief Medical Officer at Glooko Glooko, a provider of diabetes data management solutions, today announced the appointment of Mark Clements, MD, Ph.D., CPI, FAAP, as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Clements joins the senior management team of Glooko having served on its medical advisory board since it was formed in 2015 to provide expertise to the organization in the areas of clinical studies and diabetes analytics.  Dr. Clements comes to Glooko from the University of
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Censinet Nabs $7.8M for Third-Party Vendor Risk Management Platform

by Fred Pennic 04/23/2019 Leave a Comment

Censinet Nabs $7.8M for Third-Party Vendor Risk Management Platform

Censinet, a third-party risk management company for healthcare providers has raised $7.8 million in Series A funding co-led by HLM Venture Partners and Cedars-Sinai Health System. The Series A round also includes participation from seed investors Schooner Capital, LRVHealth and Excelerate Health Ventures.The Problem with Provider Vendor Risk Management TodayHospitals today work with 700 vendors on average, each requiring a risk assessment that can take eight weeks or more to complete. Due to the
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EverlyWell Raises $50M to Scale In-Home Digital Lab Testing Platform

by Jasmine Pennic 04/16/2019 Leave a Comment

EverlyWell Raises $50M to Scale In-Home Digital Lab Testing Platform

EverlyWell, an Austin, TX-based next-generation healthcare testing platform has raised $50 million in funding led by long-time investors Goodwater Capital with Highland Capital Partners joining. Next Coast Ventures, NextGen Venture Partners, SoGal Ventures and others participated. The company will use the funding to expand its digital platform and scale existing partnerships with leading brands like CVS and Humana.Cumbersome Traditional Lab Testing ProcessOver seven billion lab tests are run
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