Wildflower Health scoops up Providence St. Joseph Health spinout Circle
In addition to the acquisition, Providence Ventures, PSJH's venture capital fund, said it will take part in Wildflower's Series C financing round.
In addition to the acquisition, Providence Ventures, PSJH's venture capital fund, said it will take part in Wildflower's Series C financing round.
"It hasn't necessarily proven its value in healthcare," Sara Vaezy, chief digital strategy officer at Providence St. Joseph Health, said of artificial intelligence. "There's an interesting potential future that could be realized, but it's just so early."
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Providence St. Joseph Health recently hired Microsoft executive Venkat Bhamidipati as CFO. His appointment points to a trend of healthcare organizations eyeing the tech sector for new talent.
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A priority will be to speed transition of new scientific advances from development to patient care.
The newly formed Providence St. Joseph Health comprises 50 hospitals, 829 clinics and affiliated social services in seven states, making it the third-largest nonprofit healthcare organization in the country.
The combined entity will be known as Providence St. Joseph Health and will be the third-largest nonprofit health system in the country.