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Zocdoc, a health tech company known for its appointment-booking and doctor-search tool, announced its new Guided Search capability. The tool provides patients with more tailored search results based on their symptoms and what they are seeking treatment for, helping users find the right in-network provider. “We know that choosing the right provider is very important to patients, but far too often, that decision-making process can feel confusing and overwhelming,” Dr. Oliver Kharraz, Zocdoc founder and CEO, said in a statement. “We introduced Guided Search to give patients greater control, more confidence and ultimately peace of mind that they’re selecting a…
Nearly all healthcare executives that participated in the survey, 96%, said investing in healthcare technology is worth the cost; however, 71% expressed overall hospital expenses have not gone down by implementing the digital tools, according to a survey done by Atomik Research. The survey, commissioned by Ernst & Young, found that, of the 101 payer and provider executives in the U.S. who participated in the study, nine in 10 said their departments have more time to take care of the needs of providers thanks to pushing administrative tasks to a digital system. Ninety-three percent of respondents said emerging technology is an…
Syra Health, a healthcare technology company that provides tools to analyze population health, announced it secured a third contract in Virginia to help staff Fairfax County’s healthcare workforce. The Indiana-based company offers workforce management, including recruitment, evaluation, a talent processing center, apprenticeships, communication tools, performance analytics, compliance monitoring, training, certifications, and career coaching. Through Syra’s contract with Fairfax County, the company will staff licensed nurses to offer 24-hour nursing care and help the County fill other temporary healthcare positions. The agreement will expire June 30, 2028, but may be renewed for an additional two years. The Fairfax County contract marks…
Syra Health, a healthcare technology company that provides tools to analyze population health, announced it secured a third contract in Virginia to help staff Fairfax County’s healthcare workforce. The Indiana-based company offers workforce management, including recruitment, evaluation, a talent processing center, apprenticeships, communication tools, performance analytics, compliance monitoring, training, certifications, and career coaching. Through Syra’s contract with Fairfax County, the company will staff licensed nurses to offer 24-hour nursing care and help the County fill other temporary healthcare positions. The agreement will expire June 30, 2028, but may be renewed for an additional two years. The Fairfax County contract marks…
Students from Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) in Indonesia have developed devices likely capable of detecting disorders such as anaemia and neurological disorders. In one project, a team of students came up with a sensor-based AI-powered detector that can measure haemoglobin levels to predict the likelihood of anaemia in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Called Hemoglobest, the non-invasive haemoglobin test uses five spectrums of light, which is “more effective compared to oximeters” that use only two light spectrums, one student was cited as claiming. Another project is a rapid diagnostic microfluidic biosensor tool that is possibly capable of detecting neurological disorders. The detector…
Neurophet AI to integrate with upcoming Alzheimer’s treatment device Neurophet has entered into a partnership with ReadyCure for the development of a dementia treatment system called Helaxon. Based on a press statement, Neurophet will be integrating its AI solution, Neurophet AQUA, to support brain image analysis in Helaxon. The AI-based software can analyse and detect white matter degeneration in brain MRI scans of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. ReadyCure will use this capability alongside its use of digital X-ray to deliver low-dose radiation to treat dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. New cardiac ultrasound AI coming to Korea Digital health company SELVAS Healthcare will…
Tech-enabled mental health platform Headlight announced its launch alongside $18 million in funding led by Matrix and EPIC Ventures. Headlight’s CEO is Geoff Swindle, the former chief business officer of PillPack and Amazon Pharmacy. The California-based mental health company offers in-network access to patients for the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, acute stress disorder, depression, panic disorder, gender-identity-related distress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, trauma, phobias, postpartum depression, relationship concerns, insomnia and seasonal affective disorder. The company says its organizational structure aims to improve clinician and patient experience. All clinicians are W-2 employees, have a say in key company decisions and collaboration…
Medical technology firm Hologic has been granted clearance from the FDA to market its Genius Digital Diagnostics System, powered by the company’s Genius Cervical AI algorithm. The digital cytology system–a medical diagnostic tool used to examine cells under a microscope to detect abnormalities or diseases–integrates deep learning-based AI with advanced volumetric imaging technology to aid in detecting precancerous lesions and cervical cancer cells. Its commercial launch is expected later this year. Its technology is already available in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Cervical cancer screenings typically involve a Pap test, where cervical cell samples are collected at an OB-GYN office…
Direct primary care provider Everside Health and employer health provider Marathon Health are merging to offer primary care with offerings for patients, employees and union-sponsored clients utilizing a value-based care model. Everside works with employers and unions to offer healthcare directly to their workers without an insurer middleman. It includes health centers and virtual care and offers primary care, chronic condition management, mental health services, urgent care, occupational health and care coordination. Marathon Health is an employer-sponsored primary care company that provides onsite care services where employees work and 24/7 virtual care services. The company also offers care navigation resources…
Unlearn, an AI-enabled company creating digital twins of clinical trial participants, announced it scored $50 million in Series C funding, bringing its total raise to more than $130 million. Altimeter Capital led the round with participation from existing investors Wittington Ventures, Epic Ventures, Radical Ventures, Mubadala Capital and Necessary Venture Capital. Insight Partners, DCVC, 8VC and DCVC Bio also participated in the round. WHAT IT DOES Unlearn uses machine learning to create digital twins of clinical trial participants before being randomized in a controlled trial. The digital twin can provide researchers insight into the participants’ health outcomes. The startup pitches…