Professional Development

A person wearing the AeviceMD wearable stethoscope
By  Adam Ang 06:51 am May 23, 2024
Aevice Health obtains $1M investment for Japan, US expansion Singapore-based respiratory health IT maker Aevice Health has received a $1 million investment from A&D Company for its expansion in the United States and Japan. Based on their agreement, Aevice can leverage the sales network of its investor, which manufactures precision equipment and product inspection equipment for healthcare and...
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By  Adam Ang 08:15 pm May 5, 2024
Consultmed to replatform to InterSystems' IRIS for Health Consultmed is moving its referral management software to InterSystems IRIS for Health data platform.  The move comes as the health IT provider looks to "do integrations at scale." Hosted on Microsoft Azure, Consultmed enables referral management, virtual triage, Advice & Guidance, secure messaging, digital patient forms, requests for...
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By  Jessica Hagen 02:47 pm February 8, 2024
Direct primary care provider Everside Health and employer health provider Marathon Health are merging to offer primary care with offerings for patients, employees and union-sponsored clients utilizing a value-based care model.  Everside works with employers and unions to offer healthcare directly to their workers without an insurer middleman. It includes health centers and virtual care, and...
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By  Jessica Hagen 06:43 pm February 6, 2024
Obesity-focused healthcare technology company Intellihealth has hired Annie Lorenzo as its executive vice president of clinical operations.  She will manage the clinical operations personnel at Intellihealth's clinical services affiliate, Flyte Medical. Flyte offers users access to metabolic health specialists, including nurse practitioners, physicians and registered dietitians focused on...
Medications tracking feature now live on Samsung Health app
By  Adam Ang 10:48 pm December 28, 2023
Meds tracking live on Samsung Health  Samsung Electronics has started rolling out a new Medications tracking feature on the Samsung Health app to help users manage their medications and improve adherence. The feature helps users keep track of their prescription and over-the-counter medications. It also provides users detailed information about their medications, including potential side effects...
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By  Jessica Hagen 02:34 pm October 31, 2023
FireflyVR, a company that develops virtual reality software for mental healthcare, announced the appointment of Andy Mathis as its new chief business officer and Steve Howarth as its chief financial officer.  Mathis' previous roles include head of Android carrier partnerships in North America at Google, head of customer account management at Oculus, director of healthcare partnerships for the...
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By  Jessica Hagen 05:51 pm October 19, 2023
Editor's note: This article has been updated with an announcement from Hims & Hers Health.  Digital mental health company Headspace announced the promotion of Nicolette Turner from senior vice president of finance to chief financial officer. Turner played a vital role in negotiating the company's $3 billion merger with virtual mental healthcare company Ginger in 2021. Before working at...
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By  Dr. Abdullah Ghazi 10:50 am September 29, 2023
The significance of robust education and training is unequivocal in the dynamic realm of healthcare, marked by relentless advances in medical science and a steadfast pivot toward patient-centric care models. In today's era of reimagined healthcare possibilities, it becomes imperative for institutions to recognize that the foundation of elevated patient outcomes rests on cultivating a skilled,...
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By  Adam Ang 03:03 am May 5, 2023
annalise.ai expands to India AI radiology company annalise.ai is continuing its global expansion with the opening of its first location in India. Its entry into one of the fastest-growing medical device markets in the world aligns with its fast-paced growth trajectory while increasing its visibility and capabilities in other new markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and...
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By  Adam Ang 03:00 am March 17, 2023
Telstra Health names new CTO Farhoud Salimi, eHealth NSW executive director of service delivery, is filling up the vacant CTO role at Telstra Health.  He will be assuming the position starting on 17 April, succeeding Russel Duncan who retired by the end of 2022. "[He] brings a unique set of skills that will enhance our ability to deliver for our customers and continue to build a safe and reliable...