Business Intelligence

Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.

artificial intelligence AI in healthcare

Healthcare AI Digest

People are still asking if AI will replace doctors or other healthcare workers. 

artificial intelligence AI in healthcare

Healthcare AI Digest

Don’t judge DeepSeek on the innovativeness of its programming. Judge it on the degree to which it shakes up the economics of the AI market.

Cigna

Cigna announces changes to improve prior authorization, customer satisfaction

The insurance giant said it will link executive compensation to provider and patient satisfaction, in addition to releasing an annual transparency report on claims reimbursement and denials.

FDA greenlights first non-opioid treatment for severe pain in 20 years

Journavax was shown in clinical trials to be safe and effective, with no addictive potential. 

IT AI hardware infrastructure

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Last week’s blastoff of the Chinese AI company DeepSeek struck many like a cold bucket of water in the face.

DirectMed Imaging acquires Richardson Healthcare

The parts, training and support company DirectMed Imaging of San Diego is acquiring a majority of assets owned by Richardson Healthcare in LaFox, Ill. 

Medical imaging trends to watch in 2025

The healthcare market analysis firm Signify Research released a list of predictions in radiology its analysts expect to see in 2025. 

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Zimmer agrees to buy Paragon 28 for $1.1B

Zimmer Biomet plans to add ankle and foot surgical implants to its portfolio once the deal is finalized and approved by regulators.