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- Medicom, a health tech company specializing in enterprise imaging interoperability, announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed strategic financing round. The funding round saw significant participation from healthcare industry leaders, including UPMC Enterprises and Tampa General Hospital Ventures along with expanded participation from existing investors Cone Health Ventures, Oval Park Capital and Grayhawk Capital, as well as local Triangle venture
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Microsoft, Mass General Brigham & UW Health to Advance GenAI in Medical Imaging
What You Should Know:
- Microsoft has joined forces with renowned academic medical centers – Mass General Brigham and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW School of Medicine) and its affiliated health system, UW Health – to tackle key challenges in radiology and propel the use of generative AI in medical imaging.
- The collaboration between Microsoft, Mass General Brigham, UW School of Medicine, and UW Health represents a significant step forward
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Q Bio Secures $27M to Expand Full-Body MRI with Mark I Scanner
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- Q Bio Inc., a pioneer in medical imaging technology secures $27M in strategic funding to propel its innovative Mark I full-body scanner towards market launch. This investment round welcomes new investor TELUS Global Ventures alongside existing backers like Khosla Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.
- Founded in 2015 by Jeff Kaditz, Dr. Michael Snyder, and Dr. Garry Choy, Q Bio is dedicated to revolutionizing medical
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Philips Expands Cloud-Based Imaging with IntelliSpace Radiology on AWS
What You Should Know:
- Philips, a leader in health technology, announced today a significant advancement for its IntelliSpace Radiology platform. Existing customers in North America will now have the option to transition to a cloud-based version hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- This strategic expansion positions Philips at the forefront of cloud-based healthcare solutions, offering improved efficiency, enhanced security, and powerful AI integration.
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GE Healthcare & MediView Debut Augmented Reality System for Interventional Radiology
What You Should Know:
- Today, GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) and MediView XR Inc. announced the successful launch of the OmnifyXR Interventional Suite, marking the first-ever clinical use of this innovative augmented reality (AR) technology.
- North Star Vascular and Interventional in Minneapolis, Minnesota became the first medical facility to utilize OmnifyXR in real-world procedures. Dr. Jafar Golzarian, Professor of Radiology and founder of the clinic, successfully performed two
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Google & Apollo Fight TB, Lung & Breast Cancer in India with 3 Million Free AI Screenings
What You Should Know:
- Google Health and Apollo Radiology International are joining forces to tackle some of the country's biggest health challenges – tuberculosis (TB), lung cancer, and breast cancer – using AI-powered screening technology.
- Over the next decade, Apollo will leverage AI models to provide 3 million free screenings for TB, lung cancer, and breast cancer. The initiative has the potential to save countless lives and improve healthcare outcomes for millions of Indians.
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Radiology AI Marketplace CARPL Secures $6M to Bridge Radiologist Gap with Seamless Integration Tools
What You Should Know:
- As healthcare demands rise with an aging population and growing emphasis on early disease detection, the burden on radiologists is reaching a critical point. To address this challenge, enterprise imaging AI marketplace platform CARPL has announced a $6M funding round, aiming to bridge the radiologist gap by streamlining access and integration of AI tools into clinical workflows.
Navigating the Maze of AI Solutions
With over 200 companies developing AI
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Rad AI and Google Join Forces to Revolutionize Radiology Reporting with AI
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- Rad AI, an AI startup revolutionizing radiology reporting is teaming up with Google to tackle radiologists' workload and elevate patient care.
- The strategic alliance leverages Google Cloud's AI prowess and Rad AI's deep radiology expertise to streamline workflows, reduce burnout, and ultimately, improve patient outcomes.
Imaging Overload, AI to the Rescue
Medical imaging forms the backbone of diagnosis, with billions of exams conducted globally each year.
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Lunit and Samsung Integrate to Power AI-Powered Chest Screenings
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- Lunit, an innovator in AI-powered cancer diagnostics, and Samsung Electronics (Samsung Healthcare) have announced a groundbreaking three-year supply contract.
- The strategic partnership integrates Lunit's cutting-edge AI technology into Samsung's premium X-ray devices, promising faster, more accurate diagnoses and ultimately, improved patient outcomes.
Boosting Accuracy and Speed
The agreement centers around two AI-powered chest screening solutions: Lunit
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RSNA23: Nuance Pioneers Generative AI in Radiology with PowerScribe Advanced Auto Impression
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- Nuance Communications, Inc., a Microsoft Company, announced significant advancements in its efforts to empower radiologists with the latest generative AI capabilities.
- At RSNA23, the company unveiled PowerScribe Smart Impression, a revolutionary AI-powered solution that streamlines workflows, accelerates reporting, and enhances efficiency for radiologists amidst growing staffing shortages and clinician burnout.
PowerScribe Smart Impression: Enhancing Reporting
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