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    GE HealthCare received a $44 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop AI-assisted ultrasound imaging tools.
  • Oracle launches healthcare workforce capabilities

    Oracle is adding healthcare workforce management capabilities to its cloud, Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management, with the aim of helping healthcare organizations attract and retain talent. 
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    Since spinning off as an independent entity at the beginning of 2023, GE HealthCare has expanded collaboration with existing hospital partners and  has also landed new contracts.
  • Amazon taking big gambles in the healthcare space

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  • Google is seeking a physician leader in public health

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    Healthcare disruptors such as Walmart and Optum are spending billions to increase their presence in the healthcare space through mergers and acquisitions. 
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    ChenMed made headlines in recent days when it was reported that Walmart is interested in acquiring majority ownership of the primary care company, possibly for several billion dollars.

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