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The editors of Healthcare IT News, Healthcare Finance News and MobiHealthNews discuss the telehealth bill that was scuttled in 2024, as well as what's ahead in 2025 regarding the RPM market, physicians' pay schedule and cybersecurity policy.

Julia Strandberg, executive vice president and chief business leader of connected care at Royal Philips, told MobiHealthNews she anticipates continued mergers, partnerships and AI innovation in 2025.

The company had struggled to keep the business profitable.

Chief AI officers can help organizations address clinical issues, such as C. diff inspections and sepsis, and broader needs like scheduling, resources and improving the backend, says Zachary Durst, IT practice consultant at WittKieffer.

The global data, analytics and AI company will use the Series J funds to invest in new AI products, complete acquisitions and expand its international go-to-market operations.

AI will transform healthcare with advances in multimodal technology, diagnostic imaging and automation, but its success depends on trust and seamless integration into workflows.

Memora's patient navigation tool will combine with CommureOS's integration engine to personalize patient care and improve outcomes.

Some executives anticipate an acceleration of M&A activity as struggling startups seek exits, while others foresee more funding opportunities for companies with proven value in the sector.

The acquisition bolsters CCC's AI-powered SaaS platform by adding transformative AI capabilities.

Leaders weigh in on the digital health funding environment, women's health investments and how "AI washing" may influence capital raises.