What You Should Know: - Persistent Systems, a leading digital engineering and enterprise modernization company, and Microsoft today announced the launch of an innovative Generative AI-powered Population Health Management (PHM) Solution. This collaborative effort aims to revolutionize healthcare delivery by identifying patients' at risk and providing personalized care interventions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. A Data-Driven Approach to Value-Based
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Demystifying VBC Contracting: Key Considerations for Quality & Data Success
In the ongoing transition to value-based care (VBC), provider contracting poses challenges for health plans and providers. In my past role as the VP of Quality at a large health plan, I was part of the team that reviewed provider contracts that included risk around quality. Adding my role to the review process reduced the frustration of the Network and Quality teams because I could identify the reporting requirements that the health plan couldn't meet and create alignment with measure
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Ambience Healthcare Secures $70M to Advance AI-Driven Healthcare Operating System
What You Should Know: - Ambience Healthcare, the leading AI operating system for healthcare organizations, announced a $70M Series B funding round co-led by Kleiner Perkins and OpenAI Startup Fund. - This funding comes on the heels of Ambience's rapid commercial success, with deployments at major healthcare systems like UCSF, Memorial Hermann, and John Muir Health. Breaking Down Silos and Improving Efficiency Ambience's platform approach fosters collaboration and breaks down silos
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H1 Unveils GenosAI Pro: Supercharging Clinical Trials with Conversational AI
What You Should Know: - H1, the go-to resource for healthcare professionals, clinical trial information, and life sciences research, announced the launch of its conversational AI tool GenosAI Pro. - The conversational AI tool empowers pharmaceutical companies to streamline workflows, enhance data-driven decision-making, and optimize clinical trial processes within the Trial Landscape platform. Transforming Clinical Trial Design Building upon the success of GenosAI Lite, GenosAI Pro
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2024: The Year of Smarter Automation and AI in Healthcare Revenue Cycle
Artificial intelligence (AI) dominated the headlines in 2023. It was the topic of countless articles, reports and even court cases. Some may be fatigued by it, or even afraid of it, but the reality is AI is here to stay in 2024. The best thing we can all do is learn how to leverage it to make our jobs easier. In fact, after decades of slogging through manual processes, healthcare organizations are joining the movement and implementing automation and AI solutions to improve revenue cycle
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GrandPad Launches AI-Enabled Virtual Companion for Seniors
What You Should Know: - GrandPad, the leading tablet specifically designed for seniors, announces a groundbreaking innovation: Grandie, the first-of-its-kind AI-powered virtual companion tailored to older adults. - The patent-pending technology aims to revolutionize the way seniors connect, engage, and enjoy the digital world, fostering meaningful interactions and personalized experiences. More Than Just an Assistant: A Charming and Wise Friend Unlike basic virtual assistants,
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UltraSight, SELVAS Healthcare Partner to Bring AI-Powered Cardiac Ultrasound to Asia
What You Should Know: - UltraSight, a leading developer of AI-powered cardiac ultrasound solutions, announced today a strategic partnership with SELVAS Healthcare, a Korean-based global digital healthcare company. - The collaboration marks the launch of UltraSight's innovative solution in Asia, starting with the regulatory approval process in Korea and the Southeast Asian market. Revolutionizing Cardiac Imaging with AI UltraSight's software pairs seamlessly with point-of-care
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Cedars-Sinai Launches AI-Powered VR Therapy App on Apple Vision Pro
What You Should Know: - Cedars-Sinai clinicians have teamed up with AI experts to develop an AI-powered VR therapy app, Xaia, that leverages the power of Apple Vision Pro to offer an immersive, accessible approach to mental health support. - By harnessing the power of AI and virtual reality, the app offers a convenient, engaging, and effective way for individuals to manage their mental well-being. As technology continues to evolve, apps like Xaia hold immense potential to democratize
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Cardinal Health Acquires Specialty Networks for $1.2B, Deepens Focus on Specialty Pharma
What You Should Know: - Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) announced a strategic move to bolster its Specialty business with the acquisition of Specialty Networks, a multi-specialty group purchasing and practice enhancement organization, for $1.2 billion in cash. - The acquisition signifies Cardinal Health's commitment to investing in key therapeutic areas and providing innovative solutions to independent specialty providers. Specialty Networks: A Powerhouse of Clinical and Economic
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