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 Unlocking the Predictive Power of Patient Data
HealthTech Magazine - (Wednesday June 26, 2024) Healthcare organizations have no shortage of data about their patients, not only from electronic health records (EHRs) but also from remote patient monitoring. So far, however, it has been difficult for IT and clinical…  Celebrities back Function in $53M Series A funding round
MobiHealthNews - (Wednesday June 26, 2024) Function, a whole-body health company, announced it secured $53 million in a Series A funding round, led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health.Actors Matt Damon, Kevin Hart, Zac Efron and Pedro Pascal participated… |
 Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment Through Hand Motor Function Under Digital Cognitive Test: Mixed Methods Study
JMIR mHealth and uHealth - (Wednesday June 26, 2024) Background: Early detection of cognitive impairment or dementia is essential to reduce the incidence of severe neurodegenerative diseases. However, currently available diagnostic tools for detecting mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia are time-consuming, expensive,…  Foodsmart Lands $200M to Fight Food Insecurity with Telenutrition
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday June 26, 2024) What You Should Know: – The Rise Fund, the multi-sector strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform, today announced it has signed definitive documentation to lead an investment of over $200 million in Foodsmart, the… |
 HIStalk Interviews Cyrus Bahrassa, CEO, Ashavan – HIStalk
HIStalk - (Wednesday June 26, 2024) Cyrus Bahrassa is founder and CEO of Ashavan. Tell me about yourself and the company.  Form Health Secures $38M to Expand Science-Based Telehealth Obesity Care
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday June 26, 2024) What You Should Know: – Form Health, the leading provider of science-based obesity care in the United States raised $38M in Series B funding led by Sound Ventures, the round also included participation from M13,… |
 University Health slashes discrepancies and frees up time with meds management
Healthcare IT news - (Wednesday June 26, 2024) San Antonio, Texas-based University Health faced several medication management challenges that could impact both efficiency and patient safety.THE PROBLEM  Becoming Patient-obsessed at Qualtrics
Healthcare IT Today - (Wednesday June 26, 2024)  Qualtrics is a data collection and analysis platform that’s used by many in health care, focused on “experience management.” In this video, Adrienne Boissy, MD, Chief Medical Officer, explains that good treatment depends on… |
 Cybersecurity roundup: U.S. to ban Kaspersky antivirus; Cost of healthcare breaches way up
Healthcare IT news - (Wednesday June 26, 2024) The White House this past week announced its plans to ban new sales of antivirus software from Kaspersky Lab, after years of pushback against the Russia-based company, and fears that its tools themselves pose…  A Chatbot-Delivered Stress Management Coaching for Students (MISHA App): Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR mHealth and uHealth - (Wednesday June 26, 2024) Background: Globally, students face increasing mental health challenges, including elevated stress levels and declining well-being, leading to academic performance issues and mental health disorders. However, due to stigma and symptom underestimation, students rarely seek… |