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 #HealthTechDeals Episode 45: CVS buys Signify; Psych Hub; 98point6 & MedMinder
Health Tech Deals - (Friday June 9, 2023)  It's been a week of endings for UK politicians, soccer coaches and tennis GOATs. And a big deal in health tech as CVS buys Signify Health for $8bn. Psych Hub raises $16m, 98point6 tacks…  News 6/9/23 – HIStalk
HIStalk - (Friday June 9, 2023) Top News Primary and urgent care chain Carbon Health launches hands-free, AI-powered EHR charting across all of its clinics and providers. |
 Urban Health Plan Leverages AI from eClinicalWorks to Reduce No-Shows by more than 50%
Healthcare IT Today - (Friday June 9, 2023)  Urban Health Plan, a federally qualified community health center with locations in New York City, uses artificial intelligence from eClinicalWorks to identify patients who are more likely to miss their appointments. Personalized outreach to…  Transcarent, ViewFi Partner To Bring Orthopedic Consult Solution to Patients – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Thursday June 8, 2023) Musculoskeletal conditions impact more than half of adults in the U.S., and is the second highest driver of costs for employers. A new partnership aims to address this. |
 Acoustic-Powered Microrobots for Bladder Disease Treatment |
Medgadget - (Thursday June 8, 2023) Engineers at the University of Colorado at Boulder have developed a medical microrobot that is powered by acoustic waves. The tiny devices, which are 20 micrometers wide and considerably smaller than the width of…  iLet Bionic Pancreas Cleared by FDA |
Medgadget - (Thursday June 8, 2023) The iLet Bionic Pancreas for use by type 1 diabetes patients has been cleared by the FDA and is now available commercially. The device is offered by Beta Bionics, a medtech company based in… |
 HealthWorks of Northern Virginia Gained More Control After Moving to eClinicalWorks Cloud EHR
Healthcare IT Today - (Thursday June 8, 2023)  Troubleshooting EHR and system issues at HealthWorks of Northern Virginia used to involve up to five different vendors. It was a nightmare. By moving to eClinlcalWorks’ cloud-EHR, they eliminated many of their system issues…  As Cyberthreats Grow, Can Zero Trust Protect Healthcare Organizations’ Data?
HealthTech Magazine - (Thursday June 8, 2023) The security challenges that healthcare organizations face are getting more daunting. Cybercriminals are more organized than ever and are even using techniques employed by legitimate IT companies, such as project management and custom development… |
 Device Moves Esophagus for Cardiac Ablation Procedure |
Medgadget - (Thursday June 8, 2023) Researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have developed a medical device that is intended to improve patient safety during cardiac ablation procedures to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). At present, the esophagus…  EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 6/8/23 – HIStalk
HIStalk - (Thursday June 8, 2023) When I certified, one of the major components of the clinical informatics board exam curriculum was public health informatics. As a family physician, I understand the value of public health, and especially after the… |
