Innovation

U.S. lawmakers have drafted legislation to expand the CMS waiver for hospital-at-home programs through 2027, drawing applause from the American Hospital Association.

Duarte, Calif.-based City of Hope has invested $33 million in AccessHope, a cancer support startup that partners with health systems around the country.

As the healthcare industry continues to embrace technological advancements, an increasing number of health systems are forging strategic partnerships with vendors and companies offering artificial intelligence tools that aim to enhance patient care and streamline operations and administrative tasks. 

A Mass General Brigham executive was on Capitol Hill recently to lobby lawmakers for more oversight of healthcare artificial intelligence, Politico reported.

Ensemble Health Partners is expanding its partnership with Microsoft to accelerate innovation of EIQ, its proprietary revenue cycle intelligence platform.

Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth is participating in two initiatives that focus on implementing and developing artificial intelligence responsibly and safely. 

Cleveland Clinic is launching a new research center dedicated to women's health. 

Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures has generated more than $1 billion in revenue for the Los Angeles-based health system in the past five years by developing and investing in health tech startups.

Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare is partnering with technology company Brand Engagement Network to develop artificial intelligence assistants to help with primary care training. 

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has named the eight founding members of a global data-sharing network that aims to tailor medical care with artificial intelligence.