Through a new acquisition, Amino Health will become Capital Rx’s patient-facing care navigation solution called Judi Care.

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[Sponsored] AI can free up 20% of nurses’ time by reducing documentation, which takes up to 60% of their shifts, helping combat burnout and improve patient care.

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Modern technology with AI at its center is creating unique opportunities to approach healthcare challenges in ways that weren’t possible just a few years back.

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Monarch, which launched Tuesday, provides the support and technology to help women’s health providers create their own independent practices.

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[Sponsored] Business banking provider* Mercury sponsored a webinar discussing early stage investment topics with venture capitalists such as grant funding secrets, capital valuation, the role of AI in life sciences, and more.

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GoodRx launched Community Link, a new cost-plus pricing program that allows independent pharmacies to contract directly with GoodRx.

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[Sponsored] A new independent study from Phyx Primary Care’s Innovation Lab points to measurable improvements in physician burnout, documentation efficiency, and key VBC metrics among primary care practices.

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Ardent Health is deploying virtual nurse technology to ease workflow burdens on bedside nurses by offloading routine tasks — and its nurse turnover rate has dropped from 15.5% to 9.5%. The health system is also using virtual specialty consults to enhance care in rural hospitals, cutting unnecessary transfers by 85% and enabling more patients to receive quality care close to home.

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In partnership with Cost Plus Drugs and Waltz Health, Serve You Rx has added Stelara biosimilars Otulfi and Yesintek to its formulary.

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When an attack or other issue occurs, the main difference between being down for months versus minutes or a day is having a mature and tested incident response plan. Without a plan, your cybersecurity team is flying blind, resulting in confusion and inefficiency that significantly slows your response time.

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Amazon Pharmacy recently launched a new caregiver feature and expanded PillPack to Medicare Part D. The company says the updates will support medication adherence.

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Pear Suite recently won the payer/provider technology track of MedCity News’ INVEST Pitch Perfect contest. The startup provides a software platform for community health workers that helps them share data, submit claims and maintain compliance.

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[Sponsored] Provider data issues start at enrollment and continue throughout the provider lifecycle, impacting everything from credentialing to the provider directory. ProviderTrust’s new guide explores this topic.

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Lucet, a behavioral health company, is acquiring home care company Emcara Health to offer integrated care models.

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[Sponsored] A one-size fits most approach to clinical trial recruitment is no longer effective. A webinar discussion emphasized the need for patient-level data to shape each phase of a drug’s lifecycle, from clinical development to market access.

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Patients no longer want to rely upon only whatever snippets of information they get from their doctor at an annual or semiannual checkup. They’re looking for a fully connected patient experience. Healthcare organizations need to know what that looks like, how to build it, and how they fit into the full picture.

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MedCity INVEST Digital Health on September 18 at Pegasus Park in Dallas will explore AI through a series of discussions leading up to our annual Pitch Perfect contest, where healthcare startups pitch their companies to a team of investor judges. Register today!

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Acquiring FarmboxRx will help Pyx Health tackle food insecurity, a challenge many of its members struggle with. 

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Wisp is now offering at-home testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomaniasis and Mycoplasma Genitalium.

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The bottom line is that while recognizing there is an issue is vital, too many healthcare organizations are counting on solutions that cannot and will not provide a sufficient line of defense.

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About six months after rolling out voice AI in its call centers, Allina Health is already seeing signs that the tool is doing a good job of improving the patient experience. The technology is reducing patients’ average call times by 5-10 seconds, and 80% of calls are now answered in 45 seconds or less.

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Health tech companies made several major funding announcements in May. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds.

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May has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, the American Medical Association and TigerConnect named new CEOs, and Google and UnitedHealth Group have seen key executives leave their roles. There were also layoffs at organizations including Devoted Health and New York-Presbyterian.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Margaret Malone, principal of Flare Capital Partners. She discusses the investment trends she’s following in the women’s health space and advice she has for startups.

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Priority Health has partnered with Virta Health to offer a suite of diabetes and weight management solutions to its employer clients.

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Medtronic’s move to turn its diabetes division into a separate company allows it to step away from a lower-profit, consumer-oriented segment of its business, while also giving the diabetes unit more room to focus and compete in its own crowded market.

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The women’s health market offers enormous potential for investment and innovation. While challenges related to systemic inequalities remain, progress in venture capital funding is encouraging. Likewise, the overall increase in patent filings related to breast cancer, endometriosis, and other conditions appears to reflect a growing interest in women’s health.

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Allowing hospitals to repair the equipment they depend upon daily is not a step backward, but a reaffirmation of trust in the skilled and deeply committed professionals who already maintain the integrity of our healthcare systems.

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Sanford Health has expanded its virtual care strategy to improve access for rural patients while also supporting better physician training and retention. By combining tech with a new virtual care center, the health system is seeking to deliver more consistent care and address workforce shortages across the Midwest.

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Women’s Health Access Matters recently launched the Innovator’s Circle, which brings together leaders from women’s health-focused funds, including Amboy Street Ventures, Emmeline Ventures and March of Dimes.

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