Improving Care Delivery With Ambient Technology
A future where ambient technology is integrated across all hospital spaces — patient rooms, ORs, even waiting areas — will revolutionize decision-making to improve care.
Mayo Clinic-Backed Corvus Launches to Fix the Surgical Referrals Process
Corvus, a Chicago-based startup aiming to simplify the surgical referrals process, announced its launch. The company’s AI platform helps healthcare teams manage inbound surgical referrals more efficiently, ensuring patients are routed to the right treatment while also optimizing operating room utilization.
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Could QuantalX’s Device Make Managing Brain Health Easier?
CEO and neuroscientist Dr. Iftach Dolev on how the new device can bring a powerful tool to psychiatrists and neurologists alike.
Evaluating the Complexities of the Digital Operating Room
As operating environments become more complex, every element and system must be reliable, safe, and compliant with the web of regulations. Testing is the antidote to address these issues, however, this presents a significant testing burden. Here are some key challenges.
The Near-Term Future of AI in Health Care
Contrary to fears of clinician replacement, AI’s near-term potential lies in complementing human expertise, particularly by handling behind-the-scenes tasks that improve efficiency and precision. Here’s where we might see the most impact.
Caresyntax Rakes In $180M To Make Hospital ORs More Efficient
Caresyntax closed a $180 million Series C extension round, bringing its Series C fundraising total to $310 million. The company sells AI-based precision surgery technology that unifies operating room data on a single platform.
Proprioceptive Precision: Transforming Surgery Through AI and Human Expertise
The integration of AI and human skills is poised to revolutionize surgical practices.
NEMT Partner Guide: Why Payers and Providers Should Choose MediDrive’s TMS
Alan Murray on improving access for medical transportation.
Why Banner Health Is Scaling Automation Tech In Its Operating Rooms
Banner Health is deploying Qventus’ perioperative technology across the entire organization following the success of an initial pilot. The software integrates with EHRs and uses machine learning to automate operating room scheduling processes and maximize surgical caseloads.
Automation Tech in the OR Has a Robust ROI, Allina Health Exec Says
After adopting Qventus’ perioperative solution, Allina Health has seen significant gains in surgical case volume and operating room efficiency in just a few months of using the software. The health system's vice president of surgical services and orthopedics recommended that other health systems adopt automation technology. He said the ROI was clear, but the health system declined to provide actual dollar figures.
What Do Hospitals Want Out of Capacity Optimization Tech?
As hospitals continue to battle healthcare’s workforce shortage and high levels of staff turnover, capacity is a significant pain point. When it comes to technology to help optimize capacity management, hospital leaders want solutions that can automatically identify and prioritize patients who are ready for discharge using real-time data, according to a new report.
3 Ways Hospitals Can Recover Surgical Revenues by Leveraging AI and Automation
Manual processes and inadequate analytics frequently prevent hospitals from achieving OR revenue and utilization goals. By using automation, behavioral science, and comprehensive real-world data, hospitals can unleash the full potential of their OR enterprises and supercharge perioperative growth.
The Power of One: Redefining Healthcare with an AI-Driven Unified Platform
In a landscape where complexity has long been the norm, the power of one lies not just in unification, but in intelligence and automation.
Sell the C-suite on scheduling optimization software, hospital execs urge
Health systems are seeing increased operational efficiency after applying machine learning analytics to their operating room block scheduling. Given the multitude of challenges health systems face — from increased labor costs to material shortages to reimbursement woes — some health system digital executives say it’s critical that hospitals incorporate machine learning into their block schedules sooner rather than later.
Sony gets FDA clearance for OR integration system
Sony received 510k clearance for its OR integration system, NUCLeUS, which allows surgeons to connect numerous instruments, screens and other applications to one platform. Sony has been selling the technology in Europe, and can now market and sell it in the U.S.
OR software company raises $45.6M and makes a new acquisition
Boston-based Caresyntax raised $45.6 million and acquired Syus, an analytics provider for hospitals.
ExplORer Surgical raises $5M for its cloud-based platform for the operating room
The Chicago-based startup's tool, which is focused on boosting communication and coordination between all members of the surgical team, aims to reduce errors and improve OR efficiency.
Gauss Surgical scores $20M to boost adoption of blood loss monitoring platform
The company will also use the Series C funding from Northwell Health, SoftBank Ventures Korea and others to develop new AI-driven applications for the operating room.