- What’s Keeping Healthcare CIOs Up at Night: How Health Systems Automate Routine Phone Calls to Improve Workforce Effectiveness and Reduce Agent Burnoutby Stephanie Baum (MedCity News) on April 30, 2024
With hospitals struggling to retain staff and value-based care shrinking healthcare revenues, health systems must look to technology resources to become more efficient, without losing sight of patient care or staff support. The post What’s […]
- Four Innovative Canadian Medtech Startups to Watch at MedCity INVESTby Stephanie Baum (MedCity News) on April 30, 2024
The group of four healthcare startups spans women’s health, orthopedics, remote patient monitoring for Parkinson’s disease, AI, and 3D printing. David Kereiakes, Managing Partner, Windham Venture Partners will moderate the session. The post Four […]
- Medical drone project in Sydney nets $2M fundingby MobiHealthNews on April 30, 2024
It is envisioned to cover greater distances, serving Australia’s rural and remote communities, while being sustainable.
- South Korea OKs DTx for vision loss, respiratory rehabby MobiHealthNews on April 30, 2024
They had been designated as innovative medical devices.
- Is IRA drug price negotiation unconstitutional?by Jason Shafrin (Healthcare Economist) on April 30, 2024
A federal judge says ‘no’. Endpoints reports: A New Jersey federal judge on Monday tossed cases brought by Johnson & Johnson and Bristol Myers Squibb against the Inflation Reduction Act, another victory for the law while Medicare works […]
- Abbott Earns FDA Approval For Dissolving Stent That Unclogs Arteries Below The Kneeby Katie Adams (MedCity News) on April 30, 2024
Abbott earned FDA approval for its dissolving stent designed to unclog arteries below the knee. This marks the first time the FDA has approved a stent or drug-coated balloon to help arteries stay open below the knee. The post Abbott Earns FDA […]
- Drug Licensed from Sanofi Becomes First FDA-Approved Therapy for Ultra-Rare Primary Immunodeficiencyby Frank Vinluan (MedCity News) on April 30, 2024
The FDA approved X4 Pharmaceuticals drug Xolremdi for treating WHIM syndrome. The molecule, which addresses the underlying cause of this rare immunodeficiency, was licensed from Sanofi’s Genzyme subsidiary. The post Drug Licensed from Sanofi […]
- Q&A: Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab on AI biases and regulationby MobiHealthNews on April 29, 2024
Juan Lavista Ferres, head of Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab, sat down with MobiHealthNews to discuss his book on ethically using AI to impact humanity positively.
- Pivot Podcast: A Conversation with Capital Rx CEO A.J. Loiaconoby Arundhati Parmar (MedCity News) on April 29, 2024
Season 2 of the MedCity Pivot Podcast has launched with a special focus on the evolution of pharmacy and pharmacy benefit management. The first guest this season is A.J. Loiacono, who leads Capital Rx. The post Pivot Podcast: A Conversation with […]
- Navigating Healthcare’s New Era of Algorithmic Transparencyby Jay Anders (MedCity News) on April 29, 2024
What EHR/EMR vendors need to know to comply with ONC’s HTI-1 final rule The post Navigating Healthcare’s New Era of Algorithmic Transparency appeared first on MedCity News.
- Teladoc reports a 3% increase in revenue to $646M in Q1 2024by MobiHealthNews on April 29, 2024
The telemedicine giant reported a net loss of $81.9 million in the first quarter of the year and a 20% increase in EBITDA year-over-year.
- Ono Pharma’s Plan to Become a Global Player Picks Up a New Piece With $2.4B Deciphera Acquisitionby Frank Vinluan (MedCity News) on April 29, 2024
Ono Pharmaceutical’s acquisition of Deciphera Pharmaceuticals adds to a cancer drug pipeline that already spans multiple modalities. Deciphera develops drugs that target the on-off switch of enzymes that drive cancer cell growth. The post Ono […]
- Inequity in Interoperability: The Haves and Have-Nots & How QHINs Can Helpby A. John Blair, III (MedCity News) on April 29, 2024
Interoperability is moving ahead, but major health systems and hospitals in large population centers must ensure they don’t leave their smaller and more rural counterparts behind. The post Inequity in Interoperability: The Haves and Have-Nots […]
- Provider Feedback Loop: The Missing Link in AI Development, Use and Adoptionby Kota Kubo (MedCity News) on April 29, 2024
With the right solutions, providers can spend more time with the patient, building the relationship, earning their trust, and focusing on the forward-looking health journey. The post Provider Feedback Loop: The Missing Link in AI Development, Use […]
- An Oveview of the Nation’s Largest SEED Fundby Stephanie Baum (MedCity News) on April 29, 2024
Eligible small businesses may receive millions of non-dilutive dollars from NIH’s Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Funding comes in tranches, from $300,000 – $4 million, based upon […]
- Ring-type sensor in Singapore measures skin feelby MobiHealthNews on April 29, 2024
The wearable device enables scientists to hasten their analysis of skincare cosmetic products by up to 10 times.
- Experts Aren’t Surprised About Optum Closing Its Virtual Care Businessby Katie Adams (MedCity News) on April 28, 2024
Optum is shutting down its virtual care unit after a three-year run. Industry experts agree that the closure reflects broader trends in the telehealth market, in which saturation and differentiation challenges are leading some providers to […]
- Demystifying Coding Compliance: 3 Key Strategies for Navigating the Regulatory Waters of RCMby Deborah (Debby) Cornett (MedCity News) on April 28, 2024
Organizations must take a proactive approach by implementing a comprehensive education program, internal audits, and automation technology. The post Demystifying Coding Compliance: 3 Key Strategies for Navigating the Regulatory Waters of RCM […]
- Labcorp Makes Another Acquisition, Plucking Invitae Assets From Bankruptcy Auctionby Frank Vinluan (MedCity News) on April 28, 2024
Labcorp’s $239 million offer was selected as the winning bid for the assets of genetic testing company Invitae, which filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year. The acquisition deal, Labcorp’s second in the past month, will enable it to […]
- Healthcare Gridlock: How Bed Blocking Hinders Hospital Efficiency and How Modern Communication Tools Can Be the Keyby Will O’Connor (MedCity News) on April 28, 2024
As patient volumes rise and resources remain strained, effective communication strategies are no longer optional; they’re essential. The post Healthcare Gridlock: How Bed Blocking Hinders Hospital Efficiency and How Modern Communication Tools Can […]
- Using Virtual Reality to Improve Communication and Collaboration in Nursing Teamsby Christine Vogel (MedCity News) on April 28, 2024
In a time of supervised clinical site rotation scarcity, immersive VR simulations help fill the opportunity gap for soft-skills training. The post Using Virtual Reality to Improve Communication and Collaboration in Nursing Teams appeared first on […]
- Driving Safer Care for All with Connected Healthcare Operationsby Jeff Surges (MedCity News) on April 26, 2024
Addressing preventable harm starts with breaking down the data silos that exist within the healthcare landscape and pulling disparate systems together through connected healthcare operations. The post Driving Safer Care for All with Connected […]
- BMI: A Flawed Measure of Healthby Gretchen Zimmermann (MedCity News) on April 26, 2024
It’s time we move beyond BMI and adopt a holistic approach to truly gauge health. The post BMI: A Flawed Measure of Health appeared first on MedCity News.
- Johns Hopkins Is Teaming Up With Healthy.io to Improve Diabetic Patients’ Wound Careby Katie Adams (MedCity News) on April 26, 2024
Johns Hopkins Hospital teamed up with Healthy.io, a company that offers smartphone-based technology to improve wound care management for diabetic patients. The partners are conducting a 120-person study to measure the impact of the startup’s […]
- Summer Health locks down $11.65M for pediatric telehealth serviceby MobiHealthNews on April 26, 2024
The startup plans to use the funds to build out its technology platform.