Chicago-based Rush University System for Health recently struck a partnership with Cadence — the health system is beginning an RPM pilot using the startup's technology platform and clinicians. Rush will enroll Medicare and Medicaid patients who have one or more of the following chronic conditions: hypertension, congestive heart failure and type 2 diabetes.
Though there has been a slew of failed merger plans in recent months, providers' interest in consolidation has not ebbed. Midwest-based Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health announced they are exploring a merger, as did Rush Health Systems and Ochsner Health, which are located in the South.
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.