Use of imaging has declined in the last 7 years, due to government and private payer efforts to rein in excessive use, according to a study in Health Affairs.
Research in Health Affairs suggests that controlling risk factors like smoking, hypertension and obesity would eliminate half of disability in the US.
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There aren't enough patient engagement companies, so Catalia Health is starting another one with the help of $2.5 million in new investment. It features an AI robot that will tailor individual conversations with patients. I am sure the 80 year olds who represent a lot of spending will go for that.
In a masterpiece of hype, UK-based Babylon announces that it has raised $60 million to develop the world's best artificial intelligence platform for health care. You have to read this press release.
Revenue cycle management vendor Bolder Healthcare Solutions is buying Business Dynamics, which specializes in spine care revenue services, and which will serve as the backbone of the combined company.
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