Morning Headlines 12/15/23

HHS Finalizes Rule to Advance Health IT Interoperability and Algorithm Transparency

HHS and ONC approve the final HTI-1 rule, which addresses algorithm transparency, an enhanced information blocking requirement, a requirement that certified health IT developers report interoperability-focused metrics; and designates USCDI v3 as the baseline certification standard.

Veradigm Inc. Announces that Nasdaq Hearings Panel has Granted its Continued Listing, Pending Return to Compliance with Nasdaq Filing Requirements

The hearings panel of Nasdaq extends the continued listing of Veradigm shares until February 27, 2024.

WeightWatchers Launches New Behavior Change Program Designed to Support the Unique Needs of Individuals on GLP-1 Medications

Nine months after acquiring telehealth-based weight management company Sequence, WeightWatchers launches WeightWatchers Clinic to offer members access to prescription weight loss drugs.

Volpara Health enters agreement to be acquired by Lunit, Inc.

AI-powered cancer imaging analysis system vendor Lunit will acquire New Zealand-based Volpara, which offers breast cancer detection software, for $198 million in cash.