What You Should Know: - Nuance Communications and Microsoft launches DAX Express, a workflow-integrated, fully automated clinical documentation application and the first to combine proven conversational and ambient AI with the newest and most capable generative AI technology, GPT4. - DAX Express creates draft clinical notes automatically and securely in seconds from exam room or telehealth patient conversations for immediate clinical review after each
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Are Hospitals Ready for Alzheimer’s Treatment Approval?
The FDA’s recent accelerated approval of Leqembi was welcome news across the Alzheimer’s community. However, few health systems, medical practices, or providers are prepared for the extraordinary public interest in a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease – especially not one targeting mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease – that is likely headed their way soon. The unprecedented scale of the public health and marketing campaigns, the high prevalence of MCI in
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Digital Health Exec Hires: Transcarent Appoints CMO, Carium, Tegria, Swift Medical, GoCheckKids, Others
Transcarent appoints Dr. Randy Hawkins as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and will report to Transcarent Chief Executive Officer, Glen Tullman. As CMO, Dr. Hawkins will oversee the organization’s clinical quality initiatives and support the organization’s health analytics strategy. Swift Medical has appointed Brian Litten as its new Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Litten brings decades of healthcare leadership experience across health plans, provider organizations, regulatory
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Accelerating Clinical Trials Through AI-Enabled Precision Oncology
The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics 2023 report highlighted a few major accomplishments within oncology, such as decreased cancer mortality rates and increased trial diversity. However, there is still much work to be done. Especially with the multiple types of new and ongoing challenges clinicians and staff members are facing - such as high turnover rates, decreased budgets and increased feelings of burnout - taking the necessary steps to enhance clinical trial procedures is crucial
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New Medical Billing Codes You Should Know About
Physicians need to keep their billing and coding right to ensure seamless reimbursements from payers. Similarly, they should stay updated with the latest coding changes to keep their revenue cycle intact. In addition, running a successful medical practice is a daunting task as the providers need to stay updated with the industry guidelines. The year 2023 is bringing changes in medical codes to help providers reduce their burden and streamline patient care. So, providers need to stay focused on
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Protai Raises $20M to Build an Oncology Drug Discovery Pipeline
What You Should Know: - Protai, a proteomics and AI-powered drug discovery startup revolutionizing the way new drugs are discovered, today announced a $12 million extension of its seed round, bringing the total amount to $20M. - The round includes existing investors Grove Ventures and Pitango Healthcare and was joined by Copenhagen-based Maj Invest Equity Fund. The additional funding will be used to build Protai’s oncology drug discovery pipeline, expand data
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TytoCare Receives FDA Clearance for AI-Powered Tyto Insights for Wheeze Detection
- TytoCare, a virtual care company enabling accessible, high-quality primary care from home, today announced that it received FDA clearance for its Tyto Insights for Wheeze Detection, paving the way for its rollout in the US. - The wheeze detection algorithm expands the company’s existing AI-powered Tyto Insights™ smart diagnostic capabilities, filling the quality gaps currently experienced with traditional telehealth and alleviating challenges imposed by the ongoing shortage of healthcare
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5 Key Trends Driving Purchasing Decisions in Healthcare IT
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and transform with providers facing increasing financial burdens and dynamic patient expectations, Signify Research has had the opportunity to speak to 100s of C-suite health IT executives and departmental decision-makers. Our conversations with these healthcare leaders have provided greater insight into their organizations’ technology and business strategies. It has also illuminated their views on the industry’s most pressing issues. Here are
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Spectrum Taps Proscia to Modernize its Pathology Operations
- Proscia®, a leading provider of digital and computational pathology solutions, today announced that Spectrum Healthcare Partners (SHCP), an independent, multispecialty, physician-owned healthcare practice, has selected Concentriq® Dx to modernize its pathology operations. In adopting Proscia’s software platform, SHCP will increase access to high-quality diagnostic services across Maine and New Hampshire, better informing treatment decisions for more patients. - Digital pathology, which
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Clarapath Acquires AI-Powered Digital Pathology Platform Crosscope
What You Should Know: - Clarapath, a robotics company aimed at catalyzing change in the way pathology laboratories process human and animal tissue acquires Mountain View, CA-based Crosscope. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. - Crosscope is a digital pathology company with a turnkey imaging solution providing best-in-class workflow tools and slide management along with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology to assist pathologists with better
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