Weekly Roundup – September 23, 2023

Hey Health IT Heroes,

Welcome to our Today’s Weekly Roundup – your one-stop shop for all things healthcare tech and a sprinkle of fun!

We're here to give you the lowdown on what's been buzzing in the digital health world this week and why it's got everyone talking.

1. Perspectives from the Oracle Health Conference: John shares insights from the Oracle Health Conference, including Oracle Health's plans for international expansion, bridging EHRs and ERPs, and transitioning Cerner infrastructure to the cloud. There's anticipation for significant AI releases from Oracle Health.

2. Sustainability in Healthcare: Capgemini Americas experts emphasize the need for a cultural shift to prioritize sustainability in healthcare organizations.

3. Meeting Demand for Mental Health Services: Dr. Byron Crowe suggests leveraging digital health tools and telehealth to address the shortage of mental health professionals and reduce wait times for patients.

4. Virtual Observation Enhancing Patient Experience: Holly Miller explores the benefits of virtual nursing in acute care settings, enabling one clinician to monitor multiple patients simultaneously and improve patient care.

5. Web Accessibility and Inclusion: Ben Cash discusses the importance of accessible web content for healthcare organizations and offers tools to identify and address accessibility concerns.

6. Cloud for Private Healthcare Data: Jim Cropper highlights the advantages of using cloud infrastructure for secure document transmission and storage in healthcare settings.

Bonus Features:

• Funding and M&A Activity:

  • WellSky acquires Experience Care.

  • TeleVox acquires Odeza Patient Engagement.

  • Integral secures a $6.9 million Seed funding round.

  • Bonfire Analytics closes a Pre-Seed funding round.

So, buckle up and enjoy the ride through the wild world of healthcare tech!

Thanks for joining us, and remember to keep those innovation engines revving. Until next time, stay curious and keep saving lives! 💪