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The World Health Organization (WHO), IDB and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) released version 2.0 of its “Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Readiness Assessment Toolkit,” highlighting how countries can gauge their preparedness to implement AI projects into their public health strategies.  The toolkit aims to help countries understand how to integrate AI into their health systems by providing a …

Scaling an emerging technology company can be challenging for founders, especially as technology rapidly shifts and hype cycles materialize often. As they work to build and grow their companies, founders may face the pressure of staying ahead in a fiercely competitive market.  Dr. Justin Barad, founder and chief strategy officer at virtual-training company Osso VR, sat down with MobiHealthNews to …

MAUI, an ultrasound imaging company, announced its launch with a $4 million Department of Defense (U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command) contract to support trauma medicine using its autonomous ultrasound technology across four branches of the U.S. military. The Arizona-based company’s MAUI K3900, which received 510(k) clearance in October, is a remote ultrasound imaging system for healthcare providers’ use …

Hackensack Meridian Health announced it launched a cancer risk and early detection program at the health system’s Hennessy Institute for Cancer Prevention and Applied Molecular Medicine in partnership with oncology-focused precision-health technology company CancerIQ, aimed at improving early diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The program integrates advanced technology, genomics and AI into real-time electronic health record (EHR) workflows to streamline comprehensive …

Synapticure, a telemedicine company focused on people and caregivers living with neurodegenerative diseases, announced it is partnering with Pearl Health, a technology company centered on physician enablement in value-based care, to provide personalized support to Medicare patients with dementia. The collaboration aims to benefit dementia patients and their families through the CMS GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) program. Launched …

Fusion, a provider of electronic health record (EHR) solutions, announced the implementation of its EHR system for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS). Fusion is now the only EHR provider for state agencies managing Ohio’s justice system and simplifying healthcare technology for adult correctional facilities and youth services.  According to the company, the new EHR, which went live on …

Credit: CDC/ National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) This blog post will be updated regularly as more information emerges. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern because of the rapid spread of a mpox virus strain, clade 1, after its emergence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) last year, and …

More APAC leaders to invest in genAI: report Asia-Pacific will see increased investment in generative AI technology over the coming years.  In the ninth edition of Royal Philips’ Future Health Index report, over six in 10 APAC leaders polled said they plan to invest in genAI in the next three years. At present, almost 40% of them have already invested in the …

A novel wearable sensor developed in Singapore does not rely on common biofluids such as blood and sweat to continuously monitor chronic health conditions. Instead, it uses what is called “solid-state epidermal biomarkers,” including cholesterol and lactate, found on the skin. These biomarkers, according to researchers from the National University of Singapore and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, may be connected …

Mindset Care, a platform that streamlines the application process for Social Security disability benefits for people with mental illnesses and their caregivers, secured $13 million in funding. Science Inc. led the round, with participation from Tubbs Ventures, Wellington Management, XYZ, LiveEdge Capital and Enable Ventures. The company was launched from Science Inc.’s startup studio. WHAT IT DOES By utilizing AI-driven …