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 Exploring the Synergy Between Telehealth and Artificial Intelligence
DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Wednesday December 13, 2023) Telehealth and AI merge to optimize care pathways, aiding patient triage and remote diagnosis. Piotr Orzechowski, CEO of Infermedica, elucidates AI’s role in telemedicine advancement, addressing care uncertainties and boosting healthcare efficiency. Integrating AI-powered…  AstraZeneca Acquires Icosavax for $1.1B to Advance RSV and hMPV Vaccine Development
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday December 13, 2023) What You Should Know: – AstraZeneca has announced the acquisition of Icosavax, a biopharmaceutical company developing a promising vaccine targeting both RSV and hMPV, for a total of up to $1.1 billion. – This acquisition strengthens… |
 Healthcare Organizations Struggle to Meet Cures Act Data Sharing Requirements, Verato Survey Reveals
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday December 13, 2023) What You Should Know: – A new survey from Verato, a healthcare identity management company, reveals significant challenges faced by healthcare organizations in meeting the data sharing requirements of the 21st Century Cures Act. The…  Fruit Street Health Sues Sharecare for $25M for Stealing Diabetes Program
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday December 13, 2023) What You Should Know: – Fruit Street Health, a New York-based healthcare startup, has filed a lawsuit against Sharecare, a healthcare technology company, seeking $25M in damages for alleged breach of contract and fiduciary duties. –… |
 UC San Diego Health Appoints Inaugural Chief Health AI Officer
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday December 13, 2023) Karandeep Singh, MD, Chief Health AI Officer at UC San Diego Health What You Should Know: – UC San Diego Health has announced the appointment of Dr. Karandeep Singh, MD, as the Joan and Irwin Jacobs…  Privia Medical Group Launches Privia Wellness in Partnership with Iron Health
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday December 13, 2023) What You Should Know: – Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast is pioneering a novel approach to women’s healthcare by launching Privia Wellness, a new ancillary service offering comprehensive health and wellness solutions. – Powered by Iron… |
 Americans’ Healthcare Costs Are Rising With the Pace of Inflation, Report Says – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Wednesday December 13, 2023) While Americans’ healthcare costs are definitely rising, they don’t seem to be rising much faster than the pace of inflation, according to a report published Tuesday by price transparency software startup Turquoise Health.  Noom announces three new hires to its executive team
MobiHealthNews - (Wednesday December 13, 2023) Digital weight loss company Noom has announced several new hires within its leadership team, including its new executive vice president and chief financial officer Jean Clifton, chief technology officer Rich Friedman and general counsel… |
 Talkspace, Evernow Partner To Advance Mental Health, Menopause Care – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Wednesday December 13, 2023) About 61.4% of women experiencing perimenopause or menopause battle anxiety or depression. Recognizing this as an opportunity, digital mental health company Talkspace and digital menopause care company Evernow are teaming up to support women…  News 12/13/23 – HIStalk
HIStalk - (Wednesday December 13, 2023) Top News Oracle announces Q2 results: revenue up 5%, adjusted EPS $1.34 versus $1.21, beating earnings expectations but falling short on revenue. CEO Safra Catz said the former Cerner business, acquired for $28 billion in… |
