Optum Virtual Care said to be closing down
Optum leaders reportedly shared internally that the company would shutter its sizable telehealth business. Parent company UnitedHealth Group said that it would continue to offer telemedicine and remote care options.
AI can make maternal ultrasonography more accessible, accurate and efficient
That could completely change the landscape for perinatal care and greatly improve outcomes, says the director of obstetric imaging at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, especially in settings where this was not previously possible.
Food for Agile Thought #440: Brilliant Jerks, Product Operating Model Template, Backlog Organization Patterns, Shape Up in Practice
TL; DR: Product Operating Model Template — Food for Agile Thought #440 Welcome to the 440th edition of the Food for Agile Thought newsletter, shared with 42,461 peers. This week, Andy Birds shares a product operating model template to enhance ROI and customer outcomes. Brendan Gregg critiques the impact of disruptive “brilliant jerks” in engineering, […]
Meta Opens Up Horizon OS to Third-Party XR Headsets
Meta is collaborating with third-party hardware manufacturers to open up Meta Horizon OS, allowing devices to run the same system, apps, and games. This move aims to create a more open ecosystem, with leading tech companies like ASUS, Lenovo, and Xbox already partnering. (Read More)
Pantera Capital Plans to Raise $1 Billion for New Fund Offering Exposure to Crypto Assets
Pantera Capital is set to launch Pantera Fund V, a comprehensive fund aiming to raise over $1 billion, offering exposure to various blockchain-based assets. (Read More)
40% of people in Europe face challenges with digital literacy
Digital transformation of healthcare not only requires investments in digital technology, but also in digital health literacy. This must be coordinated across three critical levels: individual, institutional and policy-making.
SEC Initiates Consultations on Rule Change for Bitcoin Trading Options
The SEC is discussing a rule change for options trading on Bitcoin ETFs, seeking public input on market impact during turbulence. Exchanges have requested options trading on recently approved spot Bitcoin ETFs, and whether options should follow stock regulations. (Read More)
Consensys Files Lawsuit Against SEC Over Ethereum Regulation
Consensys, a software development firm, has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its commissioners, claiming the SEC plans to regulate Ethereum as a security, highlighting the ongoing debate on cryptocurrencies’ regulatory classification and potential industry impact. (Read More)