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OpenAI unveils HealthBench to evaluate LLMs safety in healthcare

Mobi Health News

The offering measures AI's real-world performance and safety around handling realistic medical conversations, using physician-created rubrics and GPT-4.1 scoring.

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Why fearing AI is really about fearing ourselves

KevinMD

I was at a conference of physician executives and physician founders recently, and there were many stimulating conversations. The idea that AI could see us as a threat and eventually destroy us came up in various forms, often as a half-serious joke. Half-serious jokes are serious concerns. Indeed, astrophysicist Martin Rees predicted that humanity had Read more Why fearing AI is really about fearing ourselves originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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NIH program aims to reduce the use of animals in research using technology

Mobi Health News

New NIH office will promote human-based research and scale the use of non-animal approaches to biomedical research.

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Virtual nursing at Hackensack Meridian Health is making nurses and patients happy

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Hackensack Meridian Health has made a conscious effort to identify ways to streamline administrative tasks for its bedside teams, minimizing non-clinical burdens for frontline staff. That's why the New Jersey health system decided to enhance its nursing staff with a virtual nursing program. The work of virtual nursing staff decreases the documentation currently completed by bedside nurses and allows for increased direct care interaction.

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Empowering Overall Healthcare Operations: Why Some Outsourcing Is Smart Business

Many administrators at large and small medical practices and labs can be fearful of bringing in a third party to help with their revenue cycle. For some, this is a fear of giving up control; for others, it is about avoiding staff losses. But a strategic approach with a partner that knows one-size-fits-all is not the solution for every customer, and instead, offers a tailored service that helps an organization close weaknesses in their billing operations by using a proven, highly professional, op

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Function Health Acquires Ezra, Introduces $499 Full-Body MRI Scan

Healthcare IT Today

This Historic Acquisition Reduces Barriers that Prevent People from Taking Control of Their Lifelong Health; Full Body MRI Scan Now Takes just 22 Minutes Instead of 60 Minutes, Costs $499 Instead of Over $1,500 Function Health has acquired Ezra and is launching a Full Body MRI with an FDA-cleared AI that cuts scan time from 60 minutes to 22 minutes, and $1500 to $499.

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MJFF Issues Grant to Expand, Leverage Important Parkinson’s Dataset

Digital Health Global

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) has announced a substantial grant of $14.7 million to Verily , a company that specializes in health data platforms. This funding will support the enhancement of the Personalized Parkinson’s Project (PPP). The initiative aims to improve our understanding of Parkinson’s disease (PD) by using advanced laboratory techniques to analyze biospecimen samples collected throughout the PPP study.

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GP2GP likely to be phased out and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Te Whatu Ora sees end of GP2GP Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand has revealed actions to address the immediate risks of the "outdated" GP2GP electronic patient record transfer system. The system, which was introduced in 2011, is expected to be "replaced or rendered unnecessary" once the upcoming shared digital health record system goes live by midyear.

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Cloud Adoption In Radiology: 3 Emerging Patterns to Watch

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Andrei Gonzales, M.D., Vice President of Product Management, Merge Moving to cloud-based solutions can reduce burdens and enhance productivity for radiologists, and organizations can take different paths to get there. Radiology is at a crossroads. Providers must meet the increasing demand for imaging services with disconnected patient information and outdated workflow tools.

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NHS Wales app relaunched with new functionality to be added

DigitalHealth

The NHS Wales app has been relaunched, with the Welsh government urging patients to download it to access a range of services digitally.

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The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare

Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.

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Omada Health files to go public

Mobi Health News

The company's filing comes two months after fellow digital musculoskeletal care company Hinge Health filed for IPO.

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FierceHealthIT

Congress' newly-released reconciliation bill text includes a provision that would ban the enforcement of an AI law or regulation at the state level.

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EUCALIA Inc. and Hippocratic AI Launch Groundbreaking Japanese Generative AI Healthcare Agent

Digital Health Global

EUCALIA Inc. and Hippocratic AI have announced a groundbreaking partnership to launch the world’s first non-diagnostic, patient-facing Japanese generative AI healthcare agent. This innovative solution aims to transform clinical operations and improve patient care in Japan, particularly in response to the challenges posed by an aging population and a limited clinical workforce.

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Increasing health equity by building digital bridges

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A partnership that aims to provide culturally sensitive care is reducing hospital stays by leveraging digital tools that improve access to treatment, says Renee Broadbent, SoNE Health's chief information officer.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Synergy of Knowledge Graphs and Large Language Models

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ben Cushing, Chief Architect, Health & Life Sciences at Red Hat In the evolving landscape of healthcare, the fusion of knowledge graphs (KGs) and large language models (LLMs) is redefining how clinicians, patients, and data systems interact. This emerging alliance is transforming not only the way healthcare professionals access and interpret information, but also how patients receive care in an increasingly data-driven world.

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Korean medical imaging AI companies secure supply contracts in Germany

Mobi Health News

Lunit and Coreline Soft have been tapped to join large-scale cancer screening programs.

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FierceHealthIT

Just days after the company announced a change at the top and the suspension of its 2025 outlook, a new media report suggests that its health insurance division is facing a criminal fraud investigation.

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Akido Raises $60 Million Series B to Expand Reach of ScopeAI, its Breakthrough Health Artificial Intelligence

Digital Health Global

Akidos ScopeAI is a first-of-its-kind system that fully integrates AI into a provider visit LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Akido Labs, Inc. (Akido), the AI and care delivery company reimagining healthcare, today announced it has raised $60 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Oak HC/FT with participation from Greco, SNR, and existing investors Y Combinator, Future Communities Capital, Jeff Dean (Chief Scientist, Google DeepMind & Google Research), and the Comprehensive

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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NHS England awards £13.3m ‘tiger teams’ contract to KPMG

DigitalHealth

NHS England has awarded a 'tiger teams' contract worth 13.3 million to KPMG to support trusts unlikely to meet the March 2026 EPR target.

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Epic XGM Spotlights What’s Next for AI, Usability, Cosmos and Much More

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by John Lee, MD, Founder at HIT Peak Advisors Epics XGM ( Expert Group Meeting ) 2025 conference had a pronounced focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and user experience. For those who arent familiar, Epics XGM conference has taken the baton from their old Spring Forum with content that is geared toward the analysts and informaticists with a technical bent.

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Online therapy retrains the brain to treat chronic pain

Mobi Health News

Emotional regulation could be the missing piece of the chronic pain treatment puzzle, says Australian researchers.

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FierceHealthIT

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty will step down from his role at the top of the company due to personal reasons, the healthcare giant announced Tuesday morning.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Owlet Supports NICU Families with $75,000 Donation of Dream Sock Monitors to March of Dimes

Digital Health Global

Owlets donation will support NICUs across the Boston area, offering parents vital resources to monitor their babies and establish peace of mind at home LEHI, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Owlet , Inc. (Owlet or the Company) (NYSE: OWLT), the pioneer of smart infant monitoring, has donated 250 of its FDA-cleared Dream Sock smart baby monitors (value equivalent to $75,000) to March of Dimes Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Care Package Kit program.

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Polypills and Cardiovascular Innovation: HealthTech market to watch in 2025

Lloyd Price

Polypills and Cardiovascular Innovation: HealthTech market to watch in 2025The HealthTech market for cardiovascular innovation, particularly Polypills, is poised for significant growth in 2025, driven by rising cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence, advancements in digital health, and increasing emphasis on preventive care.

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Weekly Roundup – May 17, 2025

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, well be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why theyre important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week. Canada’s Healthcare Innovators Are Speaking VC. It’s Paying Off. Colin Hung reported from the Bloom Burton Healthcare Investor Conference, where it was clear that pitches leaning into soft benefits but lacking ROI metric

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SpotitEarly launches in U.S. with $20.3M to detect cancer using AI and dogs

Mobi Health News

The company offers an at-home test where a breath sample is collected and analyzed by trained dogs and AI to detect early-stage cancer.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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FierceHealthIT

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, released HealthBench, an open-source benchmark measuring the performance and safety of large language models in healthcare.

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TORTUS and X-on Health expand AI assistant across primary care

DigitalHealth

Clinical AI assistants will be made available to GP practices across the UK through a strategic partnership between TORTUS and X-on Health.

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Elastic EHR's and the Future of HealthTech

Lloyd Price

Elastic EHR's and the Future of HealthTechThe concept of an "Elastic EHR" represents a significant shift in the future of healthtech, aiming to create electronic health records that are more adaptable, efficient, and user-friendly through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).Core Concepts of Elastic EHRAI-Powered Optimisation:The central idea is to use AI to proactively suggest and implement optimal configuration and content changes within the EHR system.

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