News 11/1/24 – HIStalk
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Global Payments will sell EHR/PM vendor AdvancedMD, which it acquired in 2018 for $700 million, to Francisco Partners for $1.1 billion.
AdvancedMD President Amanda Sharp, who has been with the company for 19…
Smart ring maker Oura announces third acquisition in two years
Health tracking ring maker Oura announced it has agreed to acquire data company Sparta Science, which offers a platform that collects and analyzes health and performance information.Oura will leverage Sparta Science’s Trinsic data platform…
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Digital Hypertension Solutions Are Everywhere, But Which Truly Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs? – MedCity News
Hypertension — or high blood pressure — affects about 120 million adults in the U.S. and can lead to heart disease, stroke and chronic kidney disease. There is also a higher prevalence of hypertension…
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The Importance of Effective Identity and Access Management for Zero Trust in Healthcare
Healthcare organizations handle critical, sensitive data, but not everyone needs access to that data at all times. And with staff turnover and other organizational changes, IT teams must ensure that access is managed appropriately…
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Starget Pharma Secures $5.1M for AI-Powered Targeted Radiotherapy for Cancer
What You Should Know:
– Starget Pharma, an innovative startup specializing in precision cancer diagnostics and targeted radiotherapy, has secured $5.1M in funding from Cancer Focus, a fund established in collaboration with the renowned MD…
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eNavvi, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company partner to empower physicians
eNavvi, an online pharmacy founded by physicians, is joining forces with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) to allow physicians to prescribe medications directly via eNavvi’s digital prescription pad to more than 7,000…
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MedCity Moves Podcast: Recent Hires, Layoffs & an Interview with Amy Abernethy, Co-Founder of Highlander Health – MedCity News
The MedCity Moves Podcast is back with another episode. During the episode, Senior Reporter Katie Adams explores some of the executive hires and exits occurring in the healthcare world over the past month —…
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Chief AI Officer: Healthcare’s hot new role demands a rare combination of skill sets
It will probably not surprise you that Chief AI Officers are fast becoming a common sight in C-suites across healthcare. Their job descriptions and the skills they must possess to succeed in this new…
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Movano Health opens investigation into stock manipulation
Wearables-company Movano Health, maker of the Evie Ring, announced it has opened an investigation into apparent manipulation in trading of its common shares a week after an SEC filing shows shareholders approved a 1-for-15…
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5 Takeaways from Personify Health Webinar on Battling Rising Costs of Healthcare – MedCity News
A webinar highlighting how employers balance rising healthcare costs with employee healthcare needs produced a variety of insights from panelists. Sponsored by Personify Health, a leader in personalized health platforms, the webinar drew attention…
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