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122 healthcare unicorns

Despite a decline in healthcare venture funding, a report from CB Insights, found that there are still 122 healthcare unicorns, or companies with at least a $1 billion valuation.

California's yearslong fight for universal healthcare

California’s recent push for universal healthcare coverage has been a long time in the making. 

GE HealthCare reports increased revenues

GE HealthCare reported revenues of $4.8 billion, 5% year-over-year growth, for the third quarter ending Sept. 30.

How Thomas Jefferson is using AI to create its 'digital twin'

Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is expanding the use of a predictive artificial intelligence platform that allows the hospital to create a “digital twin” on which they can test operational scenarios. 

Cleveland Clinic to employ drug-delivery drones

Cleveland Clinic is the latest health system to invest in drones that deliver prescription medications to patients’ homes. 

VA hospital improves patient satisfaction amid Cerner rollout

Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, a Spokane, Wash.-based VA hospital that has struggled with the rollout of its Cerner EHR, was recognized by the VA as making the biggest improvement in patient satisfaction among VA hospitals for the fiscal year endin…

What Biden's AI order means for healthcare

On Oct. 30, President Joe Biden issued an executive order requesting the federal government’s health agencies to devise a strategy for overseeing AI with provisions related to the healthcare sector.

New York hospital names new CIO

Rome (N.Y.) Health has named Nancy Levett as its new CIO and vice president. 

Retailers are flocking to the virtual care market

Disruptors are turning to virtual care offerings to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to consumers. 

CFOs march down contract labor costs

Health systems’ labor costs skyrocketed over the last three years as hospitals relied on expensive contract labor during the pandemic, but marching down these expenses remains a top priority for CFOs who are striving to improve their organizations’ bot…