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Ballad Health | June 16, 2020

Ballad Health, a healthcare system spanning four states in Appalachia, announced that it had deployed Epic to operate its electronic health records system. The move targeted physician practices that had been part of Mountain States Health Alliance, which merged with Wellmont Health System in 2018 to form Ballad Health. Wellmont Health System has been using Epic since 2014. "When Ballad Health launched in 2018, we knew having a single EHR would be crucial for our patients’ safety, effi...

Healthcare Dive | July 15, 2020

Digital health received $6.3 billion in funding in the first half of 2020, shattering all previous funding records, according to a new report from research firm Mercom Capital Group. The amount is a 24% increase from the first half of 2019.Telehealth, perhaps unsurprisingly, received the most money as the COVID-19 pandemic drove unprecedented virtual care adoption, with $1.7 billion in funds.However, the pace of funding slowed in the second quarter with $2.8 billion across 161 deals,...

Insurance

Exela Technologies | January 12, 2022

Exela Technologies, Inc. (“Exela”)today announced that it continues to expand its relationship with a leading health insurance organization that spans almost two decades. This customer continues to accelerate deployment of Exela’s PCH Global platform to speed up their digital transformation and improve both the member and provider experience. The latest expansion is valued at $6.2 million of additional contract value revenue. Exela continues to invest in expa...

Healthcare IT News | February 25, 2020

5G is the next generation of wireless connectivity and yes—it’s going to be a game changer. Verizon has launched 5G mobile service in parts of over 30 cities now in the U.S. and several high-profile venues like NFL stadiums, and there has been much discussion of how 5G’s ultra-fast speeds and high capacity will enable all sorts of new uses for consumers. But as exciting as all of this is to the average mobile user, the greatest potential for 5G to reshape the connectivity lands...