Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

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Justice Dept. takes down ransomware group targeting hospitals

The group targeted 1,500 victims in over 80 countries and received more than $100M since June 2021.

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Walgreens may sell $2B pharmacy automation business

The move comes as Walgreens is shoring up its business amid a period of big transactions in the healthcare space.

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Kroger launches colorectal clinical trial sites

Kroger’s latest move underscores how large companies in other industries are making their way into the healthcare space.

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CVS Health launches new virtual primary care service

CVS Health has launched its new virtual primary care offering with 24/7 on-demand care and scheduled mental health services.

Amazon launches $5 prescription services program

The medications included in the program treat more than 80 conditions.

Animal testing no longer required for all new drugs approved by FDA

The bill was first introduced by Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) in the Senate, and it was approved unanimously.

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Amazon’s $4B acquisition of Medical One clears regulators in Oregon

Amazon has overcome another step toward acquiring primary care group One Medical for $3.9 billion after the Oregon Housing Authority cleared the deal.

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Health tech experts view Amazon as a major threat

Amazon is viewed as the biggest threat to health systems’ core business in 2023, according to more than half of health tech experts who were recently surveyed.

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Cath lab techs and nurses see new normal with post-COVID pay

In the post-COVID era, wages for permanent RNs are rising, and wages for travelers are decreasing. A new report tracked these trends and more. 

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Merit Medical to purchase Cook Medical’s lead management portfolio for $210M

Two medical device companies have announced a transaction that could shake up the U.S. electrophysiology market. 

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Abiomed, Biosense Webster, Cerenovus now all known as Johnson & Johnson MedTech

These companies were already part of the Johnson & Johnson family, but they had still retained their previous brand names. Now, each one is officially going by Johnson & Johnson MedTech. 

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