BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS FOR THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMMUNITY
BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS 
Samsung Invests in Generate to Advance AI-driven Protein Therapeutics Discovery December 24, 2024 Samsung invests in Generate: Biomedicines to advance AI-driven therapeutics, with plans to enhance its portfolio of novel protein-based treatments across oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases.
Ascension Cyberattack Affects 5.6 Mn Patients December 23, 2024 Ascension Health disclosed a ransomware attack affecting 5.6 million patients and employees. Sensitive data was potentially compromised, and services were disrupted. The healthcare industry faces escalating cybersecurity challenges, with over 677 breaches reported in 2024.
New York-Based Confido Health Secures $3 Mn in Seed Funding December 23, 2024 New York-based Healthtech startup Confido Health secured $3 million in seed funding, led by Together Fund, to enhance its AI-driven healthcare automation platform and expand services across specialties.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan in Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in Omega Healthcare December 23, 2024 Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is nearing a deal to acquire a majority stake in Omega Healthcare, a global leader in revenue cycle management, valuing the company at $1.7-$1.8 billion.
Suki Introduces Patient Summary Feature in its AI Assistant with Google Cloud Integration December 19, 2024 Suki partners with Google Cloud to launch patient summary and Q&A features in its AI Assistant, streamlining clinical workflows with advanced search and summarization tools.
NIH Appoints Adele Merritt as Chief Information Officer December 18, 2024 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) appoints Adele Merritt as its new Chief Information Officer, bringing her expertise to advance digital transformation and innovation in healthcare research.
Insurer Stocks Fall After Trump’s Criticism of Pharmacy Benefit Managers December 18, 2024 US President-elect Donald Trump targets pharmacy benefit managers, causing significant drops in the stock prices of major health insurers like CVS, Cigna, and UnitedHealth.
AI-Written Patient Messages May Transform Clinical Care, Study Finds December 18, 2024 Johns Hopkins researchers developed DREAM, an AI system generating synthetic patient messages for clinical training, addressing privacy and accuracy concerns in healthcare innovation.
ATA Launches Center of Digital Excellence to Drive Integration of Virtual Care Pathways December 17, 2024 ATA announces the launch of its Center of Digital Excellence, collaborating with leading U.S. health systems to drive innovation and integration of digital care pathways.
UK Unveils TiM-R Platform to Enhance MND Research & Patient Participation December 16, 2024 A new digital platform broadens global access to motor neuron disease research, enabling diverse participant contributions and accelerating advancements in understanding and treating this condition.
Salesforce & Epic Battle for Healthcare CRM Supremacy December 16, 2024 Salesforce and Epic vie for dominance in the healthcare CRM space, with each company leveraging its strengths in electronic health records and AI-driven tools to improve patient engagement and operational efficiency.
QIAGEN Launches AI-Powered IPA Interpret for Biological Data Analysis December 16, 2024 QIAGEN’s new AI-powered extension for Ingenuity Pathway Analysis simplifies the interpretation of complex biological data, empowering researchers with faster, more accurate insights for biomedical discoveries.
In a world driven by rapid technological advancements, the healthcare sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation. As everything shifts towards digitalization, healthcare systems across the globe are embracing innovative solutions to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and address pressing health challenges.
This category, Global Digital Health News, serves as your window into the latest developments in digital healthcare. Whether it's groundbreaking telemedicine programs in the United States, AI-driven diagnostics in the United Kingdom, or innovative mobile health platforms emerging from developing nations, this space is dedicated to bringing you the most significant updates from around the world.
From the integration of wearable devices that monitor chronic conditions to the deployment of blockchain for secure patient data management, the landscape of digital health is evolving rapidly. Each country and region is contributing its unique perspective, leveraging technology to make healthcare more accessible, efficient, and patient-centered.
1. Latest Tech Adoption Worldwide: Discover how countries are leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI, telemedicine, wearable devices, and digital therapeutics to revolutionize healthcare delivery.
2. Global Investments in Digital Health: Stay updated on the investments driving innovation, from venture capital funding to public-private partnerships that are fueling the growth of the digital health industry.
3. Government & Policy Initiatives: Learn what leading countries and governments are doing to integrate healthtech into their systems, from national AI strategies to digital health frameworks.
4. Healthtech Success Stories: Explore impactful case studies showcasing how digital health solutions are transforming lives across diverse populations and geographies.
5. Emerging Trends & Startups: Get insights into emerging trends and promising startups that are shaping the next wave of innovation in the global digital health ecosystem.
This section is your go-to destination for staying informed, inspired, and equipped with knowledge about the ongoing digital revolution in healthcare around the world.
Our mission is to keep you informed about the initiatives shaping the future of healthcare. Stay tuned for insights into cutting-edge technologies, policy updates, and success stories highlighting how digital health revolutionizes care delivery across continents.
Dive into the Global Digital Health News section at DHN to stay informed about the latest innovations shaping the future of global healthcare.
