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Health equity, AI, and digital health are reshaping global healthcare, but challenges remain. ZS’s latest survey of 9,500 healthcare consumers and 1,359 providers across six countries highlights the growing need for an accessible, equitable, and truly patient-centered healthcare system. Despite the promise of technology, 1 in 4 people avoid care due to hassle and cost. In the U.S., people trust retailers like Walmart over traditional health insurers to act in their best interest. This shift opens doors for new partnerships to deliver accessible, connected care. #HealthEquity #DigitalHealth With AI and connected health, there’s room to ease burdens on providers and improve outcomes, yet only 32% of U.S. PCPs trust AI to enhance care. Building this trust will be crucial for future innovation. But how? See link to original article in the comments below ?? ?? Follow xCures Read our LinkedIn Newsletter:?https://lnkd.in/dnNJV2ti https://xcures.com/ ??

At xCures, we’ve been actively involved in fighting DIPG and DMG. Now, in the face of DIPG’s 5-year survival rate of less than 1%, a breakthrough therapy using GD2-CAR T cells offers a glimmer of hope. This therapy, targeting H3K27M-mutated gliomas, was recently tested in a phase I trial with promising results. Tumor reductions reached up to 100% in some patients, while others experienced marked neurological improvements. This is not just incremental—it’s transformative. By combining intravenous and intracerebroventricular infusions, this approach shows potential to address what’s been an unyielding challenge in pediatric brain cancer. The journey is far from over, but each advance in targeting and treatment methodology brings us closer to a world where DIPG may no longer be a child’s death sentence. See link to original article in the comments below ?? #PrecisionMedicine #PediatricCancer #Oncology #BrainCancer ?? Follow xCures Read our LinkedIn Newsletter:?https://lnkd.in/dnNJV2ti https://xcures.com/ ??

The EU’s new AI Act is reshaping healthcare AI with a risk-based approach: high-risk applications, such as diagnostic tools, face strict compliance demands, while others, like wellbeing apps, remain low-risk and minimally regulated. This framework could serve as a reference point for the U.S., where balancing innovation with patient safety remains critical. Yet, the AI Act’s broad application risks overlooking the unique needs of healthcare, creating potential gaps in patient protection and trust. As U.S. healthcare leaders, are we ready to adopt a similar approach? Or should we demand more tailored policies to fit our healthcare landscape? See link to the original article in the comments below ?? #HealthcareAI #DigitalHealth #Telehealth #AIinHealthcare ?? Follow xCures Read our LinkedIn Newsletter:?https://lnkd.in/dnNJV2ti https://xcures.com/ ??

Generative AI in healthcare is alleviating administrative burdens, with over 90% of healthcare workers optimistic about its impact. Key examples include automating nurse shift reports and prior authorizations, reducing documentation time and costs. HCA Healthcare and Highmark Health report significant improvements: 90% of nurses found AI-supported handoffs beneficial, and automated prior authorizations cut admin costs by 85%. This technology promises to refocus healthcare on patient care and enhance workflow efficiency. At xCures, we're enabling providers to harness similar efficiencies with a platform that turns complex patient data into clear, actionable insights, reducing administrative hurdles and supporting care teams in their patient-focused work. For more details, see the article link in the comments below ?? #HealthcareInnovation #GenerativeAI #DigitalHealth #xCures ?? Follow xCures Read our LinkedIn Newsletter:?https://lnkd.in/dnNJV2ti https://xcures.com/ ??

In today’s healthcare landscape, patient care continuity is paramount. The ???????????????????? ???? ???????? ???????????? (??????) plays a critical role in achieving this by ensuring that crucial health data follows patients across healthcare settings. The CCR is a digital, standardized document summarizing a patient’s essential health details, including ??????????????????, ??????????????????????, ??????????????????, ???????????? ????????????????????, ?????? ???????? ??????????. A powerful feature of the CCR is its interoperability—meaning it can be accessed and understood across different systems. This capability not only enables smoother transitions between providers but also reduces the risk of medical errors and data silos that can delay or misguide treatment. A CCR ensures that a patient’s complete and up-to-date medical history is available. This is particularly vital in emergency settings and when specialists, labs, and primary care providers need to collaborate. This level of data portability helps healthcare professionals deliver better, faster care with fewer information gaps. It’s also a foundational step toward the digital transformation of healthcare, as it supports ??????????, ???????? ?????????????????????? ???????? ???????????????? through streamlined data sharing. At xCures, we support providers with solutions that prioritize clarity and accessibility of patient data, optimizing continuity of care in every patient interaction. Reach out to Harrison Fleming to see the xCures platform in action. #ContinuityOfCare #DigitalHealth #HealthData #PatientCare See link to original article in the comments below ?? ?? Follow xCures Read our LinkedIn Newsletter:?https://lnkd.in/dnNJV2ti https://xcures.com/ ??

Interoperability in healthcare is gaining traction, thanks to advancements in EHRs and initiatives like TEFCA, which connect care teams through Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs). Now, with xCures joining as a QHIN participant, we’re part of a network aiming to streamline secure data access for patients and providers alike. #Interoperability #HealthData #PatientCare Challenges like inconsistent data standards and limited patient access remain hurdles. Yet, platforms like xCures are positioned to bridge these gaps by structuring and delivering essential patient insights directly into providers’ hands. See the link to the original article by Kel Pults, DHA, MSN, RN, NI-BC, NREMT in the comments below ?? ?? Follow xCures Read our LinkedIn Newsletter:?https://lnkd.in/dnNJV2ti https://xcures.com/ ??

AI regulation is evolving, yet traditional risk management alone may fall short for generative AI. ?? This tech, unpredictable by design, demands frameworks beyond risk mitigation to address true uncertainties in healthcare, digital health, and diagnostics. ?? The EU and US approaches to AI oversight reveal contrasting paths: Europe’s risk-tiered model imposes stricter controls, while the US favors adaptable, industry-driven standards. Yet, both models show gaps when outcomes are truly unknown. For healthcare providers and telehealth firms, the challenge lies in leveraging AI while safeguarding against unforeseen impacts. See link to report from American Enterprise Institute in the comments below ?? #AI #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #Innovation ?? Follow xCures Read our LinkedIn Newsletter:?https://lnkd.in/dnNJV2ti https://xcures.com/ ??

?? Thank you, #HLTHUSA 2024, for yet another inspiring and impactful event! We're thrilled to have been included in this year’s lineup of healthcare leaders who are pushing boundaries and driving meaningful change. It is an honor to be among such groundbreaking innovations, and we're energized by the collaboration and vision shared at HLTH. At xCures, we're proud to introduce our next-generation AI-powered data platform, designed to streamline patient data access and enhance healthcare providers' decision-making. Watch Mika Newton presenting the new xCures platform at HLTH: https://lnkd.in/dUvwx3k4 Here’s to a future of continued advancement and innovation in healthcare—let’s make 2025 even better! #InnovationInHealthcare #HLTH2024 #xCures

Artificial Intelligence is also becoming indispensable in pediatric healthcare. Across the U.S., hospitals are achieving remarkable outcomes with AI—from cutting wait times to boosting surgical efficiency by 12%. A Midwest hospital now saves 118 hours per week on patient intake, allowing staff to focus on what matters most: patient care. And at a West Coast hospital, robots have clocked over 2,500 delivery miles, freeing 1,620 hours of staff time for more critical tasks. Predictive tools are also at work. In Ohio, a machine learning model reduced patient deterioration events by 77%, and a Pennsylvania hospital improved ear infection diagnoses to 93% accuracy. Integrating AI is no longer optional—it's essential to delivering healthcare that meets tomorrow's standards. Message us if you want to know more. We have worked with many pediatric healthcare organizations and our AI-assisted Healthcare Data Platform is easy to setup and use. #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #PediatricCare #AIinHealthcareInsights See link to the article in Vizient, Inc Tech Watch in the comments below ?? ?? Follow xCures Read our LinkedIn Newsletter:?https://lnkd.in/dnNJV2ti https://xcures.com/ ??

According to PwC’s latest report, healthcare spending is projected to surge by 8% in 2025 for group plans—the highest rate in 13 years. ?? This trend reflects rising costs in GLP-1 utilization, persistent inflation, and increased demand for behavioral health services. Inflation isn’t just a number here; it’s reshaping contract negotiations and operational strategies across providers and health plans, as they grapple with rising labor and drug expenses. Advances in GLP-1 and CNS drugs are transforming care but impacting costs. Biosimilars offer a silver lining, potentially saving up to $237 billion by 2027. As the industry doubles down on cost management, solutions in data analytics and AI are more crucial than ever. See the link to the original PwC report in the comments below ?? #HealthcareCosts #DigitalHealth #Biosimilars #HealthInnovation ?? Follow xCures Read our LinkedIn Newsletter:?https://lnkd.in/dnNJV2ti https://xcures.com/ ??