Category: Disruptors

GE board approves GE healthcare spinoff

GE said Nov. 30 its board approved the planned spin-off of its healthcare business, GE Healthcare. 

New Amazon Omics service being used by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Amazon has launched a new genomics service that is already being used by such organizations as Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Twitter ends labeling of COVID-19 misinformation

Twitter said it ended a policy of labeling posts that contained misinformation about COVID-19 and providing supplemental corrective information. 

Google Health to commercialize mammography AI

Google Health has struck a development and commercialization deal with medical technology company iCAD to integrate Google’s artificial intelligence technology into iCAD’s breast imaging solutions.

JPMorgan bets big on healthcare

While JPMorgan is a cornerstone of the global financial system, most observers don’t associate the 151-year-old firm with healthcare. 

3 healthcare moves from JPMorgan

From launching a healthcare venture capital firm to opening three new primary care clinics, JPMorgan continues to strengthen its healthcare presence. Here are three recent healthcare moves from the company as reported by Becker’s.

Dr. Ben Robbins uses psychiatry experience to invest with Alphabet VC arm GV

GV, the venture capital arm of Google parent company Alphabet, is trying to disrupt healthcare by collaborating with — not competing against — health systems, general partner Ben Robbins, MD, told Becker’s.

Walmart Health seeks Epic analyst

Walmart Health is seeking an Epic revenue cycle analyst. 

Amazon is hiring for these 7 healthcare positions

While it is reducing staff in some areas, Amazon continues to grow its healthcare business. Here are seven health-related jobs the tech giant recently posted.

Amazon’s healthcare ambitions: 5 recent moves

From launching Amazon Clinic to backing startups that aim to tackle healthcare burnout, Amazon continues to strengthen its healthcare presence. Here are five recent healthcare moves from the company as reported by Becker’s.