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Why Teladoc Health is Acquiring Catapult Health for $65M – MedCity News

MedCity News - (Friday February 7, 2025) - Frequent Updates/ MedCity News

Teladoc Health's acquisition of Catapult Health for $65M marks a significant move in digital health M&A, anticipated to close in Q1 2025. Catapult’s VirtualCheckup enhances Teladoc’s chronic care offerings by enabling seamless patient enrollment into diabetes, hypertension, and mental health programs. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster patient access to preventive care and address key challenges in virtual health, such as remote diagnostics. As the digital health landscape evolves, integrating at-home testing with telemedicine could redefine patient care delivery.#DigitalHealth #Telemedicine #HealthcareIT #ChronicCare #MergersAndAcquisitions #PatientCare #HealthTech

 

EU issues guidelines on banned AI practices

MobiHealthNews - (Friday February 7, 2025) - AI/ Frequent Updates/ MobiHealthNews

The EU has issued new guidelines outlining prohibited AI practices under the EU AI Act, effective August 2024. These guidelines categorize risks into four levels: unacceptable, high, transparency, and minimal. Notably, emotion recognition AI is largely banned in workplaces and schools, except for medical use. AI that manipulates vulnerable patients or makes high-stakes decisions, such as public assistance eligibility, is also prohibited. However, certain therapeutic applications may be permitted if they provide significant health benefits. These measures aim to protect citizens' rights and ensure ethical AI deployment in healthcare and beyond.#HealthcareIT #AIethics #EULaw #DigitalHealth #PatientSafety #HealthTech #ArtificialIntelligence

 

Challenges with reinforcement learning model transportability for sepsis treatment in emergency care

npj Digital Medicine - (Friday February 7, 2025) - Frequent Updates/ npj Digital Medicine

Reinforcement learning (RL) models hold promise for enhancing sepsis treatment, yet their transportability to emergency care presents significant challenges. A recent study reveals that critical data often goes missing, complicating the application of ICU-trained models like the AI Clinician in emergency settings. Key issues include diagnostic uncertainty, inconsistent measurement practices, and treatment variability in early sepsis management. To bridge this gap, improved data standardization and innovative modeling approaches, such as incorporating uncertainty, are essential. Addressing these obstacles is vital for leveraging AI effectively in acute care environments.#HealthcareIT #MachineLearning #SepsisCare #AIinHealthcare #EmergencyMedicine #ClinicalDecisionSupport #DataStandardization

 

News 2/7/25 – HIStalk

HIStalk - (Friday February 7, 2025) - Daily Reads/ HIStalk

Teladoc Health's acquisition of Catapult Health for $65 million marks a strategic move to enhance chronic condition management through technology. This aligns with Teladoc's goal to identify at-risk individuals and improve patient engagement. Meanwhile, Nym is revolutionizing medical coding with its autonomous engine, achieving over 95% accuracy and easing administrative burdens. In other news, the AMA's $12 million AI initiative aims to personalize medical education, while KLAS reveals Epic's dominance in health system software. As the healthcare landscape evolves, these innovations highlight the critical intersection of technology and patient care.#HealthcareIT #Telemedicine #AIinHealthcare #MedicalCoding #HealthTech #ChronicCare #DigitalHealth

 

3 Healthcare IT Leaders Reflect on Their Cloud Journeys So Far

HealthTech Magazine - (Friday February 7, 2025) - Frequent Updates/ HealthTech Magazine

Cloud adoption in healthcare has evolved into a core operational strategy, as highlighted by three IT leaders. Michael Archuleta from Mt. San Rafael Hospital emphasizes the cloud as essential for agile, data-driven healthcare, enhancing resource management and patient care. Chris Panagiotopoulos of LifeBridge Health advocates for a hybrid approach, balancing costs with performance. Mihailo Kaplarevic from Children’s National Hospital underscores the integration of cloud technologies with generative AI to enhance pediatric care and research. These insights reveal that cloud strategies are not just about technology but are pivotal for improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency.#HealthcareIT #CloudComputing #DigitalTransformation #PatientCare #AIinHealthcare #HealthTech #DataManagement

 

EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 2/6/25 – HIStalk

HIStalk - (Thursday February 6, 2025) - Daily Reads/ HIStalk

In a week of reflection amidst the mountains, Dr. Jayne discusses the surge in consulting requests due to recent executive orders impacting healthcare. She highlights the importance of interoperability, allowing patients to communicate effectively with their providers. A humorous anecdote about her experience in an evening gown underscores the unpredictability of medical practice. Additionally, she addresses a lawsuit by Doctors for America regarding access to clinical data, emphasizing patient safety as a priority. Dr. Jayne also critiques claims about AI nursing, urging clarity in technology's role in patient care.#HealthcareIT #Interoperability #PatientSafety #EHR #ClinicalInformatics #AIinHealthcare #HealthTech

 

Real world data on digital remote refraction in a healthy population of 14,680 eyes

npj Digital Medicine - (Thursday February 6, 2025) - AI/ Frequent Updates/ npj Digital Medicine

Exciting advancements in digital healthcare! A recent study analyzed real-world data from 14,680 eyes, showcasing the effectiveness of a web-based remote refraction tool. The findings reveal that 67% of myopes and 82% of hyperopes fall within ±0.5D and ±0.75D of conventional prescriptions, indicating significant potential for improving access to eye care. However, the tool tends to underestimate hyperopia, underscoring the need for further refinement. This proof-of-concept emphasizes the role of digital solutions in enhancing accessibility to uncomplicated refractive assessments.#DigitalHealth #Telemedicine #EyeCare #RemoteRefraction #HealthcareInnovation #Myopia #RefractiveErrors

 

Andreessen Horowitz, Eli Lilly partner on biotech ecosystem fund

MobiHealthNews - (Thursday February 6, 2025) - Frequent Updates/ MobiHealthNews

Exciting news in the biotech space! Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has teamed up with Eli Lilly to launch the Biotech Ecosystem Venture Fund, aiming to invest up to $500 million in transformative healthcare technologies. This fund will focus on developing new medicines and scaling innovative platforms while fostering a vibrant ecosystem of bio + health entrepreneurs. Dr. Vineeta Agarwala emphasizes the commitment to empower visionary founders, combining a16z's venture expertise with Lilly's life sciences acumen. Together, they aim to accelerate breakthroughs that can significantly enhance patient care.#HealthcareInnovation #Biotech #VentureCapital #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #AIinHealthcare #Entrepreneurship

 

Vantiq and Huron to Optimize Hospital Operations with Agentic AI

HIT Consultant - (Thursday February 6, 2025) - Frequent Updates/ HIT Consultant

Exciting developments in healthcare IT! Vantiq and Huron are joining forces to revolutionize hospital operations with advanced Agentic AI solutions. This collaboration harnesses Vantiq's GenAI-powered platform and Huron's industry expertise to enhance real-time intelligence in healthcare. By focusing on Operational and Clinical Command Centers, they aim to improve ICU capacity management, equipment tracking, and care team coordination. As Vantiq's CEO, Marty Sprinzen, highlights, "In healthcare, every second matters." Together, they are paving the way for smarter hospitals and innovative care solutions.#HealthcareIT #AIinHealthcare #DigitalTransformation #PatientCare #Innovation #HealthTech #RealTimeData

 

Top Seven Digital Health Startups to Watch in 2025

BeKey - (Thursday February 6, 2025) - AI/ BeKey/ Videos

🚀 Exciting times ahead in digital health! Our 2025 spotlight shines on seven innovative startups transforming healthcare. From Infinitus Systems streamlining provider-insurer communication to Nucleus Genomics making genetic testing accessible, these companies are setting new standards. Lapsi Health’s AI stethoscope, GuideAI Health’s early disease detection, and Videra Health’s mental health solutions are just a few highlights. MindMics is even turning earbuds into heart health monitors! Join us in exploring how these pioneers are building a healthier, connected future.#DigitalHealth #HealthTechStartups #AIHealthcare #MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #FutureOfHealthcare #StartupWatch

 

I am an experienced healthcare executive with over 15 years of deep clinical and informatics expertise in the design, development, implementation and support of complex healthcare solutions. Beginning my career as a cardiologist, I understand the needs of clinicians and the nature of their work.