Atria Health launched its partnership model for cardiology practices nationwide this week. Instead of buying and then subsequently owning practices, Atria provides capital, expertise and technology to help cardiologists build independent, physician-led practices.
The good news is that virtual solutions are becoming more sophisticated every day to eliminate these care deserts. These promising strategies are helping.
When it comes to managing inbound phone calls, underperformance has devastating cost implications.
In this month’s episode, Senior Reporter Katie Adams explored some of the executive moves, exits and layoffs that recently occurred in the healthcare sector. She also interviewed Dr. Jayne Morgan, who recently became vice president of medical affairs at Hello Heart.
Many new tech solutions, such as wearables and algorithms, have emerged in recent years to address the country’s heart disease problem. While it’s easy to get excited about technology’s potential to improve cardiac care, there are a few things that healthcare leaders must keep in mind, according to Dr. Sumeet Chugh, director of the Heart Institute and director of AI in medicine at Cedars-Sinai.
MIT spinout Bloomer Tech is developing a wearable electrocardiogram device designed to look and feel like a bra.
Dan Easton, Unorthodox Ventures Principal, is one of the judges for the INVEST Pitch Perfect startup contest, which will focus on pediatric mental health. In response to emailed questions, Easton shared the firm's approach to healthcare startups.
A new report from Relatient, A Data-Driven Guide to Patient Access Succes, highlights how focusing on data accuracy and relevance can enhance the performance of healthcare practices.
Story Health is now providing cardiovascular support to Zing Health's members. They'll get access to a care team that includes cardiologists, cardiac nurse practitioners, registered nurses and health coaches.
Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute launched a new solution on its care platform to help patients who have AFib or are at risk of developing the condition. The program, which was developed with digital health startup Story Health, seeks to engage patients between clinic visits.
This week, Eko Health received FDA clearance for a new AI-powered tool that aids in the early detection of low ejection fraction, a key indicator of heart failure. The tool, which was developed in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, is embedded into Eko’s digital stethoscopes.
Geoff Martha sought to establish a clear line between popular understanding of AI created by apps like ChatGPT and what he believes is the significant impact that Medtronic's AI-enabled products are already having on patients and other healthcare stakeholders today.
Zelis CEO Amanda Eisel shares her perspective on how the company is solving the problems of a fragmented health financial system to benefit all.
Medical device startup CardioMech raised $13 million to advance the development and validation of its flagship device, which is designed to treat degenerative mitral valve regurgitation. The catheter-based device seeks to offer an uncomplicated, direct procedure for patients eligible for open-heart surgery as well as those considered eligible for the surgery.
I work as a cardiologist for a multi-specialty group that sees patients both in capitated payer and fee-for-service environments. This diverse practice gives me the experience to know where insurance providers will find value or what they will likely pay for. As these protocols become more scientifically validated, AI is going to help the entire healthcare system to identify at-risk patients quickly and accurately.
Cedars-Sinai published research in JAMA Cardiology this week on a algorithm it developed to detect atrial fibrillation in people not yet showing symptoms. The study found that the AI model does a good job of identifying hidden signals in common medical diagnostic testing and could help physicians better prevent strokes and other heart-related complications in people with atrial fibrillation.
CardioOne, a startup built at Redesign Health, partners with independent cardiology practices to help them transition to value-based care. On Monday, the company announced it has raised $8 million in seed funding and has three new partners.
Geisinger is launching a pilot program in partnership with virtual heart failure monitoring startup Bodyport. About 200 of the health system's heart failure patients will be using Bodyport’s cardiac scale at home — the scale uses sensors to measure a person’s metrics of heart function and body fluid status after they stand on it for about 20 seconds.