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Abridge Emerges as a Healthcare AI Leader, Raising $150M to Accelerate R&D

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Friday, February 23, 2024

This raise comes just 4 months after their $30M Series B , and is one of the largest funding rounds made to date in generative AI for healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • This raise comes just 4 months after their $30M Series B , and is one of the largest funding rounds made to date in generative AI for healthcare.
  • Today, Abridge also announced a new enterprise agreement with the Yale New Haven Health System, the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Connecticut, that will give thousands of clinicians access to Abridge for clinical documentation.
  • Yale New Haven Health has selected Abridge as their generative AI partner in this area of ambient listening.
  • CTO Zack Lipton , a widely cited Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon and pioneer in responsible AI research, has assembled the strongest research team in healthcare AI.

Nuance Announces General Availability of DAX Copilot Embedded in Epic, Transforming Healthcare Experiences with Automated Clinical Documentation

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

BURLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuance® Communications, Inc., a Microsoft Company  today announced the general availability of Nuance® Dragon® Ambient eXperience™ Copilot (DAX™ Copilot) embedded in Epic. This AI-powered system, which is available for full integration into the Epic electronic health record (EHR), automates the creation of clinical documentation during patient exams, reduces administrative tasks, and helps physicians focus on patient care.

Key Points: 
  • This industry-first integration builds on proven DAX ambient AI technology used by thousands of providers nationwide.
  • The vast majority of patients say their physicians are more personable and focused when using Nuance DAX solutions during exams.
  • The widespread deployment and adoption of DAX Copilot not only enhances clinical workflows, but also elevates the overall patient care experience.
  • For more information about DAX Copilot embedded in Epic and other ambient AI solutions visit https://www.nuance.com/healthcare/campaign/demo/nuance-dax-copilot-for-epic .

RhythmX AI Welcomes Joe Petro, CVP of Microsoft Health & Life Sciences Solutions and Platforms, to Advisory Board

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RhythmX AI, a generative AI-native company with a precision care platform for doctors to deliver hyper-personalized care to the right patient at the right time, announced Joe Petro, corporate vice president of Microsoft Health & Life Sciences (HLS) Solutions and Platforms, has joined RhythmX AI's Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • "We are honored to welcome Joe Petro to our Advisory Board," said RhythmX AI CEO and founder Deepthi Bathina, former chief clinical product officer at Humana.
  • "His remarkable expertise in AI, healthcare technology, and strategy will provide invaluable insights as we continue to advance our mission.
  • "As a Generative AI-native health company, RhythmX AI is well positioned to redefine healthcare solutions.
  • The RhythmX AI advisory board consists of progressive visionary healthcare leaders with deep leadership experience in clinical, strategy, operations, and innovation.

Fluent Appoints Sean Carroll as New Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

HAMILTON, N.J., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluent, the premier dental insights company delivering customized, actionable business intelligence to support a variety of dental stakeholder objectives, today announced that Sean Carroll has been named CEO of Fluent, following the retirement of former CEO Paul Sheils.

Key Points: 
  • We are delighted that Paul will continue to be involved with Fluent as a senior advisor and Board member."
  • Brown added: "We are thrilled to have Sean join Fluent as its new CEO.
  • Carroll stated: "I'm thrilled to be joining the Fluent team.
  • For more information about Fluent and our dental business intelligence solutions, visit Fluent.Dental .

Nuance Accelerates the Adoption of Generative AI for Radiology with PowerScribe Advanced Auto Impression Capability

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuance® Communications, Inc., a Microsoft Company, during the 2023 Radiological Society of North America's (RSNA) Annual Meeting shared its progress helping radiologists harness the growing potential of generative AI capabilities for radiology reporting built on the foundation of the PowerScribe platform used by more than 80% of all radiologists. Mass General Brigham and Quantum Radiology are among the healthcare organizations using Nuance's fully integrated Smart Impression capability. PowerScribe Smart Impression, our first radiology copilot, offers the capability to streamline workflows, accelerate reporting and increase radiologist efficiencies in a time of significant staffing shortages and clinician burnout.

Key Points: 
  • Mass General Brigham and Quantum Radiology are among the healthcare organizations using Nuance's fully integrated Smart Impression capability.
  • PowerScribe Smart Impression, our first radiology copilot, offers the capability to streamline workflows, accelerate reporting and increase radiologist efficiencies in a time of significant staffing shortages and clinician burnout.
  • PowerScribe Smart Impression is already delivering efficiency gains for users at health systems and radiology practices across the country.
  • Trademark reference: Nuance and the Nuance logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

Assembly Neos + Nuance Dragon Legal Anywhere: Empowering Legal Professionals with Seamless Speech Recognition Integration

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Assembly Software, a Value-Added Reseller of Nuance Communications, today announced the availability of Assembly’s Neos case management platform with the Nuance Dragon Legal Anywhere cloud-hosted speech recognition solution for legal professionals.

Key Points: 
  • Assembly Software, a Value-Added Reseller of Nuance Communications, today announced the availability of Assembly’s Neos case management platform with the Nuance Dragon Legal Anywhere cloud-hosted speech recognition solution for legal professionals.
  • The addition of Dragon Legal Anywhere alongside Neos allows legal practitioners to streamline their workflow and easily dictate directly into the Neos platform, aided by Dragon’s legal-specific vocabulary.
  • “With Nuance Dragon Legal Anywhere and Neos, legal professionals can create, edit, and review legal documents faster and more accurately than ever before,” said Daniel Farrar, CEO, of Assembly Software.
  • “Legal professionals can dictate directly into Neos from any supported client and use voice commands to format, navigate, and edit documentation with ease.

Definitive Healthcare Names Carrie Lazorchak as Chief Revenue Officer

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Definitive Healthcare Corp. (Nasdaq: DH ), an industry leader in healthcare commercial intelligence, today announced that Carrie Lazorchak has been named Chief Revenue Officer, effective November 1, 2023.

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  • FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Definitive Healthcare Corp. (Nasdaq: DH ), an industry leader in healthcare commercial intelligence, today announced that Carrie Lazorchak has been named Chief Revenue Officer, effective November 1, 2023.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Carrie Lazorchak to Definitive Healthcare as our new Chief Revenue Officer,” said Robert Musslewhite, Chief Executive Officer of Definitive Healthcare.
  • I look forward to working with the Definitive Healthcare sales organization to grow our client base, expand our relationships with clients, enhance the value that we deliver through our products and services, and drive operational excellence.”
    When Lazorchak joins Definitive Healthcare on November 1, current Chief Revenue Officer Joe Mirisola will transition to Senior Advisor before departing Definitive Healthcare at the end of 2023.
  • “Joe was the first employee that Definitive Healthcare Founder Jason Krantz hired, and Joe helped grow Definitive Healthcare from its first dollar of revenue in 2011 to the $240 million business that it is today.

Lynch Carpenter Investigates Claims in Nuance Communications Data Breach

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nuance Communications recently announced that it became aware of a data breach on May 31, 2023, that impacted the personal information of approximately 1.2 million individuals.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nuance Communications recently announced that it became aware of a data breach on May 31, 2023, that impacted the personal information of approximately 1.2 million individuals.
  • The information potentially impacted in the data breach includes individuals’ names, dates of birth, and demographic information, as well as health information, such as medical record numbers, health insurance numbers, medication information, diagnoses, and dates of service.
  • Lynch Carpenter, LLP is investigating claims against Nuance Communications related to this data breach.
  • If you received a data breach notification from Nuance Communications, you may be entitled to compensation.

Console & Associates, P.C.: Data Breach at Nuance Communications Leaks as Many as 1,225,054 Social Security Numbers

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Monday, September 25, 2023

MARLTON, N.J., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this month, Nuance Communications provided notice of MOVEit-related data breach to several state attorney general offices.

Key Points: 
  • MARLTON, N.J., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this month, Nuance Communications provided notice of MOVEit-related data breach to several state attorney general offices.
  • As it currently stands, Nuance Communications sent 1,225,054 consumers data breach notifications explaining that their names, Social Security numbers, and/or protected health information were compromised.
  • are investigating claims on behalf of anyone affected by the Nuance Communications breach, hoping to inform them of the risks they face due to the breach and their legal rights.
  • Now, their full names, Social Security numbers, and protected health information may be in the hands of criminals.

Cerence Names Accomplished Automotive Technology Executive Christian Mentz as Chief Revenue Officer

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC), AI for a world in motion, today announced it has named Christian Mentz, a highly regarded business leader in automotive technology, as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer.

Key Points: 
  • BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC), AI for a world in motion, today announced it has named Christian Mentz, a highly regarded business leader in automotive technology, as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Mr. Mentz joins Cerence after more than four years in progressing roles at Amazon.
  • Prior to joining Amazon, Mr. Mentz held several automotive sales and leadership roles during a more than ten-year tenure at Nuance Communications, including Vice President - Automotive Sales & Sales Engineering.
  • “Christian is a tenured and accomplished executive who brings transformational leadership and a proven ability to build deep customer relationships,” said Stefan Ortmanns, CEO, Cerence.