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 Raman-Based Urine Sensor Detects Cancer Metabolites
Medgadget - (Monday February 20, 2023) Researchers at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) creaetd a Raman-spectroscopy-based urine test that can detect metabolic compounds that are produced by pancreatic and prostate cancers, potentially allowing for rapid and convenient cancer screening. The technology consists of a paper strip onto which a urine sample can be added. The…  Axena Health raises $25M to support pelvic floor digital therapeutic
MobiHealthNews - (Monday February 20, 2023) Axena Health, which makes a women’s pelvic health digital therapeutic, announced it had raised a $25 million Series A investment from XA IM Alts.WHAT THEY DO |
 ChatGPT Asks the Questions – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 108
Healthcare IT Today - (Monday February 20, 2023) For the 108th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we decided to mix things up. Regular listeners will know that last episode we talked about Generative AI (ChatGPT being one example) in healthcare. With that context in mind, we thought it would be fun for this episode to let ChatGPT take…  NIST selects Ascon for new lightweight cryptography standard
Healthcare IT news - (Monday February 20, 2023) The National Institute of Standards and Technology says it will publish the Ascon group of algorithms in its lightweight cryptography standard later this year.WHY IT MATTERS |
 Zoom is helping MaineGeneral Health boost its telehealth success
Healthcare IT news - (Monday February 20, 2023) When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020 and everything shut down, it became imperative for healthcare provider organizations to adopt telemedicine to deliver care. But so many organizations had no telemedicine programs, and thus technology, in place.So, many provider organizations scrambled and turned to what they could. And in so…  How Blue Cross NC Is Using Its Hybrid Work Model to Battle Food Insecurity
MedCity News - (Monday February 20, 2023) Due to Covid-19, many companies moved to a hybrid work model, leading to their buildings being largely underutilized. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC), is taking advantage of its quieter workspace to fight food insecurity in its local communities. |
 Medicare Drug Negotiation Is the Model for the Future of Drug Pricing, Abarca CEO Says
MedCity News - (Monday February 20, 2023) Editor’s note: This story is based on discussions at Abarca Forward, a conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, hosted by Abarca Health, a pharmacy benefit manager. MedCity News’ Editor-in-Chief Arundhati Parmar and Senior Reporter Katie Adams were invited to attend and speak at the conference. All travel and related expenses for…  CVS Health to Acquire Oak Street Health
Healthcare IT Today - (Monday February 20, 2023) Acquisition further advances CVS Health’s care delivery strategy for consumers |
 VA awards millions to veteran suicide tech challenge winners
Healthcare IT news - (Monday February 20, 2023) Veterans Affairs has announced the winners of the Mission Daybreak Grand Challenge, part of a 10-year strategy to end veteran suicide through a comprehensive, public health approach.WHY IT MATTERS  Lunit opens European unit to hasten expansion
MobiHealthNews - (Monday February 20, 2023) South Korean medical AI company Lunit has announced its decision to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Europe.According to a press release, Lunit Europe Holdings will be based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands and will begin local staff recruitment shortly. |
