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Johnson & Johnson’s oral psoriasis drug met the goals of a mid-stage clinical study, and the pharma giant now plans to advance the twice-daily pill to Phase 3 testing. J&J is one of several biopharmaceutical companies developing pill alternatives to biologic drugs that are injected or infused.

Butterfly Network recently launched an AI tool that can provide medical practitioners with an accurate B-line count from just a six-second lung ultrasound clip. By automatically counting B-lines in a lung image, the tool helps doctors quickly identify and assess a patient's lung issues at the point of care.

During a recent virtual panel discussion, health system executives discussed what it should ideally look like when health system leaders come together to launch a digital project. They stressed it is vital to assemble a diversified decision-making team and that leaders should prioritize addressing the organization’s challenges and opportunities rather than being captivated by flashy new products.

Dry eye disease drug Xiidra is the centerpiece of the Bausch + Lomb acquisition. The deal with Novartis also includes two experimental products, one for eye pain and the other a medical device for delivering medicines to the eye.

Experts suggest that the healthcare benefits landscape is evolving rapidly. Tell us whether you agree or disagree and what you think may be driving these changes. Your participation in this research will ensure the report results will be a valuable resource for you and the healthcare industry as a whole.

Starting July 1, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware members will be able to access Wellinks’ virtual services for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). These services include pulmonary rehabilitation, coaching and tracking through connected devices and an app.

To fully reap the benefits of telemedicine, it is crucial to provide comprehensive education to both staff and patients. Clinicians, doctors, and other medical care providers should all be trained on telehealth software — its functionality, integration into their workflow, effective communication during consultations, and where to seek technical assistance.

UNC Health recently launched a pilot for its in-house generative AI app called Ava, which stands for “AI virtual assistant.” The app allows staff members to ask questions about the different digital health tools available to them across the health system, and it gives them concise answers about how to use the tools effectively. The goal is to prevent staff from searching through vast training libraries.

BeeKeeperAI — which offers a platform to facilitate the development and deployment of healthcare AI models — raked in $12.1 million in Series A funding led by Santé Ventures. The startup was spun out of UCSF last year.

Here is a selection of recent executive hires, exits, promotions and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.