Applications of AI in healthcare, including medical diagnostics, drug discovery, patient care solutions, and biotechnology research.
Greenway Health has launched The Automated Healthcare Practice, an AI-driven platform designed to unify clinical, financial, and patient engagement workflows for ambulatory care providers. The company introduced the system at its annual ENGAGE 2025 event in Tampa, Florida.
Samsung Electronics has finalized its acquisition of healthcare integration platform Xealth, following regulatory approvals. The deal expands Samsung’s connected care capabilities across more than 500 U.S. hospitals.
Health Prime has appointed Lisa Collins as Chief Executive Officer. Collins brings over 30 years of experience in healthcare operations and digital transformation, including leadership roles at Optum, Cerner, Accenture, and Siemens Medical Systems.
Biolabs International has launched SpeedySwab, an AI-driven at-home rapid test that connects users to telehealth providers for faster diagnosis and treatment of respiratory illnesses.
Laxco and Media Cybernetics have introduced LEAP AI, an integrated imaging and analysis solution for life science research that combines precision optics with AI-powered image analysis to streamline workflows and improve reproducibility.
Nextcare Lebanon and MEDGULF have announced a strategic partnership to improve healthcare administration and service delivery across Lebanon and the region, with Nextcare providing third-party administration services for over 100,000 policyholders.
Function announced the launch of its Medical Intelligence Lab, a new initiative combining AI with clinical expertise to unify health data from multiple sources. The company also reduced its annual membership price to $365 and confirmed a $2.5 billion valuation following a $298 million Series B funding round.
Safeguard Global has published its first Industry Intelligence Report, mapping key global markets for hard-to-fill life sciences roles such as machine learning engineers and clinical leaders.
Deloitte's 2026 Life Sciences and Health Care Outlook projects that U.S. health systems and biopharma companies could lose a combined $168 billion over the next decade if they fail to adapt to consumer expectations for convenience, affordability, and trust.
Therap Services has launched Therap AI, a suite of artificial intelligence tools designed to improve documentation efficiency and accuracy for human services providers. The tools include features such as automated quality assurance, facial recognition attendance, and secure data summarization.
Sectra will deliver its Sectra One Cloud enterprise imaging solution to an 11-site healthcare system in the southeastern United States under a $45.6 million contract, providing managed radiology and breast imaging services.
Hyland and Tribun Health have announced a partnership to integrate their technologies, creating an AI-driven digital pathology solution aimed at improving diagnostic workflows and collaboration in healthcare settings worldwide.
Lightbeam Health Solutions and Wakely Consulting Group have introduced two new tools, ACO Optimization Retrosight and ACO Optimization Futuresight, designed to help Accountable Care Organizations enhance network performance and forecast outcomes.
Deloitte released its 2025 North America Technology Fast 500 rankings, naming AI healthcare company Impiricus as the fastest-growing business with a 29,738% revenue increase from 2021 to 2024.
OpenAI has led a $15 million seed funding round for Red Queen Bio, a startup spun out of Helix Nano that uses AI and lab research to prevent AI-enabled biological threats. The investment was approved by OpenAI's compliance team and unconflicted board members.
A new report by MIT Technology Review Insights and Globant finds that nearly three quarters of global pharmaceutical organizations are piloting or deploying agentic AI, with top use cases in compliance, data integration, and patient support.
Diversis Capital has merged Genesis Automation Healthcare, Kermit, and Meperia into a unified entity under the Genesis Automation Healthcare brand, creating an AI-enabled platform for hospital supply chain and inventory management.
The second annual Universal 'AI for Health' Summit, organized by AI CoLab, brought together healthcare leaders, educators, and researchers in Washington to discuss practical AI applications in healthcare, according to a press release. The event featured panels on topics including conversational AI, predictive modeling, and governance frameworks.
SOPHiA GENETICS and Element Biosciences announced a partnership to combine AI analytics with sequencing technology, creating an end-to-end workflow for next-generation sequencing in precision medicine research.
At the Future of Health Summit in Los Angeles, more than 65 global health leaders unveiled a roadmap to transform healthcare systems, focusing on AI integration, primary care, and chronic disease management.
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