AI, HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS
Henry Schein One | March 21, 2023
Henry Schein One, a joint venture of Henry Schein Inc. and Internet Brands, has reinforced their commitment to helping dental practices harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by fully integrating AI solutions into Dentrix Ascend, the Company’s cloud-based practice management software. These solutions include Dentrix® Ascend Detect AI powered and manufactured by VideaHealth, and Dentrix Ascend Voice, powered by Bola AI.
Both Dentrix Ascend Detect AI and Dentrix Ascend Voice offer powerful tools to help dental professionals improve case acceptance and elevate patient care through accurate diagnoses. Dentrix Ascend Detect AI is an AI-enabled X-ray analysis tool that provides real-time chairside insights to dentists and hygienists, and is powered by VideaHealth’s FDA-cleared computer-assisted detection (CADe) device. With this tool embedded directly into Dentrix, and now Dentrix Ascend, oral health professionals can seamlessly use AI in dental practices within their existing workflows. The software automatically analyzes and annotates images, enabling dental professionals to more quickly evaluate x-rays and provide more effective treatment recommendations to patients. As a result, dentists and hygienists can provide greater transparency to patients, improve trust and case acceptance, and elevate patient care.
Dentrix Ascend Voice has advanced AI technology that improves speed and efficiency for dentists and hygienists when completing Perio exams and clinical notes. By letting hygienists easily record results verbally, it can improve Perio exam productivity, treatment acceptance, and patient referrals, helping to improve profitability. For dentists and hygienists, Dentrix Ascend Voice saves valuable time by simplifying their data entry.
“We at Henry Schein One are committed to bringing AI solutions to dental practices that work naturally within their current workflow, so practitioners receive the powerful benefits without adding extra steps,” said Paul Hao, Chief Product Officer, Henry Schein One. “We’re excited to now bring our AI enabled X-ray analysis and voice recognition solutions to our Dentrix Ascend customers, and we’ll continue to invest in AI solutions that can help dentists provide the best possible patient care.”
About VideaHealth
VideaHealth is the dental AI platform trusted by the world's leading DSOs and dental clinicians. Rooted in AI research conducted at Harvard and MIT, VideaHealth’s FDA-cleared dental AI technology is clinically proven to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment plans, enabling dentists to consistently deliver better patient care. Focused on driving clinical excellence, VideaHealth has the largest and most diverse data set in the market, which strengthens clinical decision-making abilities and patient relationships. Backed by leading venture capital firms Spark Capital, Zetta Venture Partners and Pillar VC, VideaHealth is headquartered in Boston.
About Bola AI
With Bola AI, the future of speech artificial intelligence (AI) is here. By harnessing the power of advanced technologies that work seamlessly, this platform can provide efficient, fully integrated, and accurate speech solutions for Perio Charting, Clinical Notes and more. With Bola AI, practices can empower themselves to create a smarter patient experience while improving operational efficiency and driving revenue. Get ready to revolutionize the way your practice operates with Bola AI. Bola AI is headquartered in Boston, MA.
About Henry Schein One
Henry Schein One, LLC, a joint venture between Henry Schein, Inc., and Internet Brands, aims to transform dentistry by ensuring practice success, improving patient experience, and increasing access to care. The company offers the only all-in-one suite of market-leading solutions for dental practices, including Dentrix®, Dentrix Ascend®, Dentrix® Enterprise, Jarvis Analytics™, TechCentral™, Sesame Communications, Lighthouse360®, Officite, and DentalPlans.com® as well as solutions offered through international companies, including Dentally, Software of Excellence, Logiciel Julie, InfoMed, axiUm, and LabNet, among others. With Henry Schein One’s suite of software solutions, dental practices and DSOs optimize profitability, ensure market-leading security, drive scalability and enhance clinical care. Headquartered in American Fork, Utah, the company’s software is used by more than 100,000 dental locations in the US and internationally.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With more than 22,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.
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HEALTH TECHNOLOGY, DIGITAL HEALTHCARE
League | February 09, 2023
On February 8, 2023, League, the industry leader in healthcare consumer experience (CX) platform technology, announced a new partnership with HealthSparq, a Kyruus company that provides innovative transparency and guidance solutions for health plans. The exclusive collaboration will transform member experiences by combining League's award-winning digital infrastructure with HealthSparq's individualized, compliant healthcare cost and quality data.
HealthSparq's comprehensive SaaS platform offers personalized data to nearly 100 million health plan members, allowing them to compare provider quality and cost, comprehend conditions and recovery, receive rewards for high-value care decisions, and schedule care. The new partnership will enable health plans to direct members to preferred providers via League's healthcare CX platform, thereby providing members with the personalized healthcare experience they seek from their health plan.
The partnership will produce a unified platform that integrates all aspects of a member's journey into a single experience. As healthcare transforms from fragmented point solutions to a more consumer-centric ecosystem, digital platforms will enable improved efficiencies across the healthcare continuum by connecting various aspects of care.
About League
Founded in 2014 and based in Toronto (Ontario), League is a platform technology company powering next-gen healthcare consumer experiences. Its platform allows payers, providers, consumer health partners, and employers to deliver high-engagement, personalized healthcare experiences that consumers appreciate. With more than $220 million raised to date and over 40 million members, the company's digital infrastructure enables frictionless healthcare experiences and drives unprecedented levels of engagement. Millions of individuals use League solutions to access, traverse, and pay for healthcare.
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FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL DEVICES
Tandem Diabetes Care | January 24, 2023
On January 23, 2023, Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., a company specializing in diabetes technology, announced that it had successfully finished acquiring AMF Medical SA, a Switzerland-based medical equipment manufacturer that created the Sigi Patch Pump. Sigi Patch Pump is a rechargeable, ergonomic patch pump intended to lower the strain of managing diabetes by utilizing pre-filled insulin cartridges. It is currently under development and is not available for retail purchase.
John Sheridan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tandem Diabetes Care, said, "AMF Medical's compelling technology aligns well with our strategic vision to include a patch pump in Tandem's portfolio of differentiated offerings." He adds, "In addition to this innovative technology, the talented AMF team joining our Tandem family shares our commitment to simplify diabetes management and brings decades of experience from the diabetes device, life sciences, and watch-making industries."
(Source – Business Wire)
For this transaction, Tandem Diabetes Care received legal counsel from Baker & McKenzie LLP and Bass, Berry & Sims PLC. AMF Medical relied on SVB Securities LLC as its sole financial advisor, while Homburger AG served as its exclusive legal advisor.
About Tandem Diabetes Care
Headquartered in San Diego (California), Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. is a medical device company aiming to better the lives of people with diabetes through endless innovation and a novel customer experience. The company employs a fresh and user-centric approach when it comes to developing, designing, and commercializing products for those who need to use insulin. As a result, Tandem Diabetes Care is creating a positive difference by assisting in creating better outcomes for people affected by diabetes and their healthcare providers.
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