Healthcare Leaders Slam Exclusion of Key Healthcare Provisions in Spending Package
Several healthcare provisions, including drug reforms, were left out of the government funding bill, angering some healthcare leaders.
5.6 Million Patients’ Data Stolen During Ascension’s Ransomware Attack Earlier This Year
Ascension’s May cyberattack compromised 5.6 million patients’ personal and health information, including Social Security numbers, credit card numbers and addresses. However, there is no evidence that any data was stolen from Acension’s EHR or other clinical systems, the health system said.
The Funding Model for Cancer Innovation is Broken — We Can Fix It
Closing cancer health equity gaps require medical breakthroughs made possible by new funding approaches.
Dexcom Adds Generative AI Platform to Its Over-the-Counter CGM
Dexcom recently became the first medical device company to embed generative AI into a continuous glucose monitor. Adding generative AI to the company’s Stelo glucose monitor will give users more personalized recommendations about how to improve their metabolic health, said Dexcom COO Jake Leach.
Startup Launches to Provide Geriatric Behavioral Health Support
Vitalic provides mental health support to older adults. It connects them to a care team that includes geriatric boarded psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed therapists and mental health support coaches.
Suki Adds New Features to Help Its AI Assistant Stand Out from Other Tools
In collaboration with Google Cloud, Suki added two capabilities to its AI assistant: patient summaries and Q&A functionality. These new features might help Suki differentiate itself from other companies selling AI-powered tools to help with documentation and coding, such as Abridge, DeepScribe and Microsoft.
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3D Medical Animation Services: A Revolution in Healthcare Education and Marketing
3D medical animation services have emerged as a groundbreaking tool in the healthcare industry, revolutionizing the way medical concepts are taught, understood, and marketed.
Health Executives on Digital Transformation in Healthcare
Hear executives from Quantum Health, Surescripts, EY, Clinical Architecture and Personify Health share their views on digital transformation in healthcare.
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MedCity Pivot Podcast: Putting a Human Touch on Healthcare Navigation and Coordination
Heather Cox, President of Insights & Empowerment at Zelis, talked about the company's care coordination tools with MedCity News Reporter Katie Adams.
Culina Health Snags $7.9M to Expand Access to Nutrition Care
Culina Health's Series A round was led by Healthworx, the investment arm of insurer CareFirst. It also included participation from Rethink Impact, Collab Capital, Collide Capital, Vamos Ventures, Tensility Venture Partners, Cake Ventures and GW Ventures.
How Did Digital Health Investors View This Year’s Funding Environment — and What Do They Predict for 2025?
This year has seen a slight decline in digital health funding, but investors are still optimistic about the landscape. In 2024, investors poured millions into startups selling AI-powered healthcare tools, and this is likely to remain true for years to come.
How Can Self-Insured Employers Identify Ways to Rein in Healthcare Costs?
In a webinar sponsored by Personify Health, executives from international chemical company Dow and the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions discussed some of the tough choices companies are making.
Reducing Clinical and Staff Burnout with AI Automation
As technology advances, AI-powered tools will increasingly reduce the administrative burdens on healthcare providers.
Less Is More: The Power of Consolidation & Shared Governance in Health Tech Optimization
To avoid adding to the patchwork of disparate systems, healthcare leaders must balance their workforce’s eagerness to adopt new technologies with a focus on the consolidation of the right solutions. Here's where to begin.
Wisp Teams Up with Nourish to Combine GLP-1s with Nutrition Counseling
Wisp patients enrolled in its weight care program can now access nutrition counseling services with Nourish.
FDA Clears Withings’ New Blood Pressure Monitor That Allows Providers to Communicate Directly with Patients
This week, the FDA granted clearance to Withings’ BPM Pro 2 cellular blood pressure monitor. The device seeks to help providers scale remote patient monitoring for heart failure patients.
WellTheory Announces Women’s Health Program to Address Hormonal Conditions
WellTheory has launched a new program that will address the link between autoimmune disease and hormone imbalances.
How One Company is Using an Armband to Combat the Overdose Crisis
Ayuda Medical offers a wearable device that can detect an overdose and call for help. The company has received support from the NIH and NIDA via the Small Business Innovation Research program.