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A doctor using a laptop to write referrals
By  Adam Ang 08:15 pm May 5, 2024
Consultmed to replatform to InterSystems' IRIS for Health Consultmed is moving its referral management software to InterSystems IRIS for Health data platform.  The move comes as the health IT provider looks to "do integrations at scale." Hosted on Microsoft Azure, Consultmed enables referral management, virtual triage, Advice & Guidance, secure messaging, digital patient forms, requests for...
Person holding tablet in front of person wearing surgical mask
By  Trevor Dermody 12:53 pm April 23, 2024
Patient-management company ABOUT Healthcare announced it has acquired AI analytics platform Edgility, enabling ABOUT to offer patient progression solutions with predictive and prescriptive analysis.  ABOUT Healthcare, formerly Central Logic, provides a product-care suite that allows it to move patients in and out of various settings, such as acute care and home-based care.  Edgility’s AI solution...
A doctor reading a patient's file on a laptop
By  Adam Ang 06:29 am April 15, 2024
Microsoft, GE HealthCare, and LG Electronics have recently partnered with a shared goal of supporting smart hospital constructions in South Korea.  The trio have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and contribute their respective expertise in medical equipment and medtech solutions, smart hospital operation solutions, and cloud and platforms.  In particular, Microsoft Korea will...
A doctor researching about a patient's condition using a desktop computer
By  Adam Ang 06:24 am March 19, 2024
Hong Kong-based Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), one of China's national research institutes, has developed a large language model-based chatbot to assist doctors in making medical diagnoses and treatments. HOW IT WORKS The chatbot, CARES Copilot 1.0, is built based on Meta's Llama 2 LLM. Trained using 100 GPUs from Huawei and...
Investors and their business partners coming to a deal
By  Adam Ang 08:36 pm March 12, 2024
The health technology segment in India, which comprises about 10,000 startups, is projected to triple in value by 2028 as investors shift their focus towards businesses that can withstand economic disruptions. A new report by global management consultant Bain & Company, in collaboration with Indian healthcare-focused venture fund HealthQuad, delved into the local healthcare innovation market...
HIMSS panel with Gaurav Shivhare of CVS Health, Summer Blackerby of CoxHealth, Andy Molnar of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance, and Jessica Hagen of MobiHealthNews
By  Trevor Dermody 10:22 am March 12, 2024
HIMSS24 preconference Virtual Care Forum, hosted by MobiHealthNews executive editor Jessica Hagen, brought together thought leaders, innovators and clinicians to discuss the latest trends in remote care delivery.  Highlights included Penni Kyte, digital care strategy officer at Ballad Health, discussing how the Tennessee-based organization used the example set by air traffic controllers to break...
Patient and provider examine digital health metrics
By  Trevor Dermody 11:10 am March 11, 2024
Today, Wolters Kluwer Health announced a new suite of next-generation clinical support tools pairing point-of-care decision support, workflow optimization and patient-centered care resources.  The new suite includes UpToDate, UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp), UpToDate patient engagement (formerly Emmi) and UpToDate digital architect.  Wolters Kluwer released two new products: the UpToDate...
A doctor holding a digital tablet reviewing a patient's record
By  Adam Ang 08:18 pm January 30, 2024
Never has any modern tool promised greater efficiency and support than what generative AI offers. Last year saw industries, including healthcare, quick to jump in on the trend to get first mover advantage. Applications have also been varied, from documentation to clinical decision support and even in combination with robotics.  While the enthusiasm for genAI will remain elevated this year – with...
A laptop showing Heidi Clinician's AI-powered features
By  Adam Ang 01:58 am November 15, 2023
Melbourne-based health tech startup Heidi Health has raised A$10 million ($6.5 million) in a Series A funding round led by Blackbird Ventures.  Hostplus, Hesta, Wormhole Capital, Archangel Ventures, Possible Ventures and Saniel Ventures also participated in this investing round.  This brings its total investments to date to A$15 million ($9.7 million); Blackbird Ventures also led its seed funding...
A person wearing headphones using a smartphone
By  Emily Olsen 10:37 am April 21, 2023
As more care moves outside the hospital, providers are working to support patients with complex needs in their homes, said Manav Sevak, CEO and cofounder of Memora Health. The startup, which recently announced another $30 million raise, offers a tech platform that aims to automate care programs, including for chronic condition management, maternal support and cancer care.   Like what you hear?...