Issue #292: General Catalyst partners with AWS on AI solutions, U.S. digital health funding hits $10.1B in 2024, Solera Health raises $40M, and more.
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Venture funding for U.S. digital health startups totaled $10.1B across 497 deals this year, after logging $1.8B across 118 deals in Q4. 2024’s lower funding pot was influenced by investors’ focus on earlier-stage funding, as well as a pullback on later-stage check sizes. Rock Health ?
Alda Mizaku, chief data and artificial intelligence officer at the DC-based hospital, explains what skills are needed for this emerging C-suite position, and explains why an enterprise AI leader must be able to talk with anyone in any department. Healthcare IT News
The two companies will co-develop and deploy integrated AI-driven products that address needs across predictive and personalized care, interoperability, efficiency, diagnostics and patient engagement. FIERCE Healthcare?
The St. Louis pediatric hospital has fully integrated its in-house behavioral health team with vendor tele-psychiatrists – including in its Epic EHR. The percentage of new patients scheduled within 14 days has jumped from 14% to more than 60%. Healthcare IT News
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Staffing shortages, administrative burdens and opportunities for technology are top of mind for behavioral health organizations, a new survey reveals. FIERCE Healthcare
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In many cases, supervision is needed in the form of a human in the loop to avoid disaster. Yet, you lose productivity gains if you impose excessive supervision on your agent. Too little latitude, and the agent’s capabilities are constrained to answering simple questions. Too much autonomy, and brand, reputation, customer relationships, and even financial stability are at risk. The catch is that in order to get better, AI agents need the freedom to learn and grow in real-world situations. So what’s the right balance when it comes to giving your AI agents autonomy? HBR
The allure of generative AI is undeniable, but it should not eclipse the proven capabilities of analytical AI. Consider a better way to ideate on the best AI projects for your organization. MIT Sloan Management Review
Qventus, an operational AI company that specializes in reducing inefficiency in care delivery, raised a $105 million series D "mega-round" led by global investment firm KKR. FIERCE Healthcare
Solera Health, a healthcare technology company, has raised $40 million in Series E financing to expand access to digital health support. MedCity News
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