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Genome Medical Adds Population Genomics Offering to Enable Increased Access for Individuals Nationwide

Genome Medical, a leader in telegenomics-based clinical care, today announced that it has expanded its services to enable collaborative population genomics programs with health systems across the country. To support this augmented offering, the company has appointed renowned geneticist Huntington Willard, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer and SVP, Medical Affairs. 

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  • In 1856, the Sisters of Providence began establishing hospitals, schools and orphanages across the Northwest, and that humble beginning planted the seed of what is now one of the largest and most innovative health systems in the country. Providence...

    The Healthcare Is Hard podcast is back for 2020 and we’re kicking off the new year on a high note. Hear Keith J. Figlioli’s interview with Providence CEO, Rod Hochman, and Chief Digital Officer, Aaron Martin below.

  • In Episode 8 of “Healthcare is Hard: A Podcast for Insiders,

    Delivering a single and cohesive point of care will be key for next-generation health systems, and the dynamics for doing so are especially acute as systems across the country merge. Hear how Beth Israel Lahey Health CEO, Dr. Kevin Tabb, thinks about it as he brings Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Lahey Health together. Keith J. Figlioli talked to him live on stage at this week’s Digital Health Innovation Summit.

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January 24, 2020
Genome Medical Adds Population Genomics Offering to Enable Increased Access for Individuals Nationwide

Genome Medical, a leader in telegenomics-based clinical care, today announced that it has expanded its services to enable collaborative population genomics programs with health systems across the country. To support this augmented offering, the company has appointed renowned geneticist Huntington Willard, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer and SVP, Medical Affairs. 

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January 21, 2020
Socially Determined Closes Series A Round, Raises Over $11M

Washington, DC-based healthcare technology startup Socially Determined announced today that it has closed its Series A investment round, raising a total of $11.1M. Healthworx, the corporate investment and innovation arm of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, and Lafayette General Health, joined Ziegler Link-Age Funds, ProMedica, 3M, OSF HealthCare, LRVHealth and existing investors to support the company's growth.

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January 15, 2020
Verata Health CMO to Speak at HFMA Revenue Cycle Conference

Dr. YiDing Yu, Chief Medical Officer at Verata Health, will be presenting with Jon Shaker of New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH), at the HFMA Massachusetts-Rhode Island Revenue Cycle Conference on Friday, January 17, 2020. Together, Dr. Yu and Shaker will discuss the prior authorization challenges faced at NEBH, the process of implementing artificial intelligence at the hospital, and how Verata’s technology has dramatically improved patient throughput, prevented surprise medical bills, and reduced hospital write-offs.

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January 8, 2020
Genome Medical Expands Commercial Team as Demand Increases to Integrate Genomics Into Everyday Care

Genome Medical, a leader in telegenomics clinical care, today announced that it has expanded its commercial team to meet the growing demand from health care providers to integrate genomics into everyday care. Amy McLaughlin, newly appointed chief commercial officer, will lead the team, which includes an experienced group of health care industry professionals.

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