OSF Healthcare
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OSF Ventures’ new leader will focus investments on alternative care modalities, workforce retention
OSF Ventures — the investment arm of Peoria, Illinois-based OSF HealthCare — gained a new leader last week when Mayank Taneja took the helm. In the role, Taneja oversees $250 million in assets across three funds. The venture capital arm is currently focused on investing in solutions to take care outside the four walls of a hospital and increase workforce retention, he said.
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Do you advise self-insured employers? You Can Help Us!
Take part in this survey and share some of the trends you are seeing among your clients across healthcare, including chronic conditions, behavioral health and navigation.
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OSF Healthcare launches its version of “Shark Tank”
At an event styled after the TV show but kinder and gentler, OSF HealthCare employees get 15 minutes to pitch their ideas to subject matter experts, stakeholders and other members of the community. They use the presentation to share where they are in the process and what resources they need to validate their concepts and network.
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OSF Ventures just launched a $100M fund. Where will it spend the money?
OSF HealthCare has made 26 direct investments to date in addition to investing in three healthcare-focused venture funds. The latest venture fund is the largest at $100 million, putting total assets for its investment program at $250 million.
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Inside OSF Healthcare’s decision to incorporate cancer risk assessment software in its EHR
To help cut down cancer disparities and deaths, OSF HealthCare recently announced that it will be expanding its genetic cancer risk assessment software into its Epic electronic health record for primary care practices.
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How 3 Midwestern health systems are tackling innovation
Visits to three health systems — Mercy Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Henry Ford Health System in Detroit; and OSF HealthCare in Peoria, Illinois — showcase how they’re thinking creatively about simulation, startups, 3D printing and more.
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OSF HealthCare leverages Epharmix for digital interventions
Through Epharmix, which offers condition-specific communication tools that allow care teams to remotely monitor patients, the health system can better connect with patients outside the hospital.
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How CancerIQ helps OSF HealthCare identify patients at high risk of breast cancer
Following a successful pilot, the health system is using the Chicago startup’s technology to offer a genetic risk assessment to patients.
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Andy Slavitt and AVIA oversee the Medicaid Transformation Project
A total of 17 health systems will take part in the effort, which is co-led by Slavitt, who was the acting administrator of CMS under the Obama administration, and AVIA, an innovation network for hospitals and health systems.
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Trayt Health Seeks to Increase Access to Diagnoses and Treatments
CEO Malekeh Amini explains how Trayt Health can bridge the gap for patients seeking neurological care.
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OSF HealthCare launches innovation lab at University of Illinois at Chicago
The lab and the course it offers will look at creating new tools and technologies to serve vulnerable and underserved patient populations.
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OSF Innovation pairs up with MassChallenge to aid healthcare startups
OSF Innovation, which is part of Peoria, Illinois-based OSF HealthCare, has signed an agreement to be a sponsor of PULSE@MassChallenge, a program that assists digital health entrepreneurs.
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Interoperability in healthcare: Why we’re only getting started
During the Redox and Matter Healthcare Interoperability Summit in Chicago, a panel of investors and executives discussed where we are and where we’re going in terms of interoperability in healthcare.