Category: digital health

CHS deploys 'conversational AI' bot systemwide: 5 things to know

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has deployed a conversational artificial intelligence tool within its patient access center, which serves almost 1,000 CHS-affiliated primary care providers and handles more than 25,000 inbound calls a day.

Top 2 digital health focuses at LA children's hospital

Pediatric health systems are figuring out how to best use digital tools like artificial intelligence to engage patients and enhance the work of clinicians.

Rush University System for Health launches digital care platform

Chicago-based Rush University System for Health has launched a digital-first care platform called Rush Connect.

Commure completes Augmedix acquisition

Healthcare software startup Commure has completed its acquisition of artificial intelligence medical scribe company Augmedix.

Mount Sinai, Noom partner to enhance weight loss care

A new collaboration between New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System and digital platform Noom will provide patients access to on-demand tools and resources that support their weight loss goals. 

Health system VC arms back affordable healthcare company

Centivo, a healthcare company focused on providing affordable solutions for employers and their employees, has secured $75 million in equity and debt financing from the venture capital arms of Cone Health and MemorialCare Health System.

UCHealth expands virtual sepsis monitoring 

UCHealth’s virtual sepsis monitoring program is now live at all 14 of its acute care hospitals. 

Health tech layoffs so far in '24

More than 60,000 tech workers have been laid off so far in 2024, including at five health tech companies, according to a list compiled by TechCrunch.

Ochsner rolls out virtual weight management

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health System will now offer comprehensive weight management care through its digital health program.

UPMC Enterprises portfolio companies thrive

UPMC Enterprises’ portfolio companies have made big moves so far in 2024.