Disruptors

From launching a new weight management and wellness support program to the proposed acquisition of Corvallis Clinic, here are six updates on Optum Becker's has reported since Dec. 12:

Samsung confirmed it will release a new smart ring, dubbed the 'Galaxy Ring', which has been described as 'powerful and accessible' for users who wish to monitor health data.

Amazon is upskilling its employees so they can work in its healthcare businesses.

Venture capital firm General Catalyst plans to acquire Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health and transform the health system into a for-profit entity. 

Rad AI, a radiology reporting start-up focused on AI, announced a partnership with Google that aims to reduce radiologist burnout and improve patient care.

Apple is removing a blood-oxygen sensor from some of its watches, dealing a potential blow to its healthcare ambitions, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Microsoft recently posted five job openings related to its health business. Below are the open positions as of Jan. 16:

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Layoffs across multiple divisions at Google announced Jan. 10 caused a ripple effect that impacts Fitbit technologies.

Optum has reported total revenues of $226.6 billion for the fiscal year 2023, a 24% increase compared to the previous year, according to UnitedHealth Group's fourth quarter earnings report released Jan. 12.