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Florida Health Information Exchange Selects CRISP Shared Services to Modernize Interoperability and Transform Care Across the State

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CRISP Shared Services will launch updated tools and capabilities, enabling better access and affordability in support of “Better Health Care for All Floridians”

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. and COLUMBIA, Md., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CRISP Shared Services (CSS), a nonprofit providing health infrastructure and data exchange technology across the nation, is the new platform for Florida Health Information Exchange (Florida HIE) governed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). As AHCA’s new partner, CSS has been working to transition Florida HIE over the past year to provide enhanced care coordination, consent management, and improved interoperability. The transition will go live on July 1, 2026, with expanded healthcare entity participation in the network.

“Florida’s healthcare providers do their best work when they have the right information at the right time,” said Shevaun Harris, Secretary, AHCA. “Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, we are committed to putting patients first — and Florida HIE’s new era of smarter, more affordable interoperability is proof of that progress.”

With CSS, Florida HIE will become the state’s most technologically advanced source of healthcare information across the care continuum. Starting July 1, the new network will go live with a significant expansion of participating organizations, including a nearly 5% increase in hospital bed coverage, representing nearly 3,500 more beds, and over 200% increase in skilled nursing facilities participating with the network. These figures are projected to continue to grow.

“To support modern, sophisticated care, Florida hospitals need the most complete, accurate, and powerful clinical health information,” said Mary C. Mayhew, president and CEO of the Florida Hospital Association. “We applaud the AHCA expansion of Florida HIE, which is essential to hospitals’ ability to deliver coordinated and effective care to the state’s growing population, including our most rural and vulnerable communities.” 

With the CSS platform powering its capabilities, Florida HIE will:

Waive annual fees for small to mid-size providers. With the new Florida HIE, CSS’s national nonprofit model will waive all service fees for small to mid-size providers in support of a robust health information network. This new fee structure supports more predictable budgeting, sustainability for safety-net providers and community health organizations, and reduces administrative and financial barriers to participation.Enhance Event Notification Delivery. CSS’s real-time alerting solution will notify healthcare providers about their patients’ hospital encounters by matching an organization’s patient roster with admission, discharge, and transfer (ADT) data, then pushing those alerts directly into clinical workflows. In the future, the alerting solution will include data beyond ADTs, offering significant enhancements catered to unique provider and organizational needs.Expand and Diversify Data Sources. CSS will help expand Florida HIE’s data sources, including working to expedite integrations of more data types, such as consolidated clinical documents (CCDs) and Observation Result (Unsolicited), or ORUs, in alignment with HL7® FHIR,® the national standard for interoperability. This expansion will significantly improve the quality and comprehensiveness beyond encounter data to include historical and expansive patient and diagnostic data such as laboratory and radiology results, clinical observations and diagnoses, medications, vitals, and information on preventive and chronic care measures, such as cancer screenings and prediabetes testing.Optimize the AHCA Rural Health Transformation Program. Florida HIE will serve as the technological backbone of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) awarded to the state.

“Florida HIE is on a mission to transform healthcare in the state through health information technology, and CSS is proud to help them accomplish their ambitious and innovative goals,” said Craig Behm, president and CEO, CSS. “With improved access, affordability, and services, Florida HIE is setting a new standard for usable health information for providers and organizations, unlocking new opportunities across the state.”

Florida HIE has been onboarding participants and subscribers since September 2025 to ensure a seamless go-live date on July 1, 2026. AHCA and CSS are providing hands-on support to reduce interruptions to notifications, patient records, or current integrations. For more information about Florida HIE, visit https://www.flhie.org/.

About CRISP Shared Services
CRISP Shared Services (CSS) is a nonprofit organization providing localized health infrastructure and data exchange technology and services to jurisdictions across the nation. CSS works with communities to develop industry-leading tools and programs designed to meet the specific needs of its local jurisdiction and populations, ultimately building innovative solutions for modern interconnected health networks. Today, CSS supports more than a dozen states and jurisdictions nationwide.

About Florida HIE
Founded in 2011, Florida HIE facilitates the secure statewide exchange of health information between health care facilities, practitioners, and payers. The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) governs the HIE by establishing policy, convening stakeholders, providing oversight, engaging federal partners, and promoting the benefits of health information technology. CRISP Shared Services contributes innovative technology, strategic insight, and manages the day-to-day operations of Florida HIE’s services.

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DUVA Introduces DUVA ONE at IFA 2026: Personalized Sleep Earbuds That Respond in Real Time

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The Sleep System That Understands You Best.

BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DUVA, created by Fitnexa, is introducing DUVA ONE at IFA Berlin 2026. This intelligent in-ear sleep system is designed to sense changes in the user and the bedroom, then personalize audio, noise control, and device behavior throughout the night.

Most sleep wearables explain what happened after users wake up. DUVA ONE is designed to help while the night is still happening. Its low-profile earbuds, environment-sensing charging case, and app work together to determine when and how to respond.

A user might start the night with a podcast over Bluetooth. After they fall asleep, DUVA ONE can introduce locally stored sleep audio and optimize power use. If a partner begins snoring or traffic grows louder, it can adjust ANC or add sound masking. In the morning, a private offline alarm wakes only the wearer, without requiring an active phone connection.

In-ear PPG and motion sensors estimate sleep stages and track heart rate, HRV, sleep position, and movement, while the case monitors noise, light, temperature, and humidity. The AI Agent interprets these signals alongside playback status and personal preferences to select an appropriate response. Users control sleep audio, playback duration, ANC strategy, and nighttime interventions in the DUVA App.

“Sleep does not happen in a static environment, so sleep technology should not remain static either,” said Diego, Founder of Fitnexa. “DUVA ONE is designed to respond while sleep is still happening.”

Key Highlights

Layered noise relief: Passive isolation, Hybrid ANC, and sleep audio provide noise reduction of up to 42 dB, with Transparency Mode and adaptive ANC calibration.Personalized AI sleep guidance: The AI analyzes the user’s real-time sleep state and generates personalized audio guidance to help them gradually fall asleep.Side-sleeping comfort: Each fitted earbud weighs approximately 3.3 grams and has an approximately 9.9 mm low-profile design. Two ear-tip shapes and multiple tip and stabilizing-wing sizes provide more than 40 fit configurations.All-night battery: Up to 16 hours in the most power-efficient configuration, including 13 hours of local audio with ANC off and 9.5 hours with ANC on. The USB-C and wireless charging case provides up to five additional recharges.Private offline alarm: Alarms gradually increase in volume and offer 5, 10, or 15-minute snooze options through the earbud controls.Privacy-first sensing: DUVA ONE does not record conversations, store ambient audio, or upload raw environmental audio. Users can disable individual sensors and delete historical data.

DUVA ONE is planned for release in October 2026 at a target retail price of US$349.99, with target markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia.

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China Xplained | The China Squeeze, or the China Opportunity?

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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news report from South: 

Is China’s manufacturing rise squeezing out or creating opportunities for other economies?

Ahead of the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in China this November, journalists and experts from around the world gathered in Guangdong for the Asia-Pacific Media Forum (APMF) 2026.

The forum opened in Shenzhen on September 5, bringing together more than 400 representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as from international organizations.

Before the opening of the forum, participants travelled across Guangdong to see China’s industries and development first-hand.

In this episode of China Xplained, we look at the numbers, supply chains, investment and voices from across the developing world—to ask a bigger question: Is China squeezing out room for other economies?

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PUDU D7 Named Honoree in IFA Innovation Awards for Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies

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BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, today announced that its PUDU D7 Semi-humanoid Intelligent Robot has been named an Honoree in the Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies category of the IFA Innovation Awards. The recognition highlights PUDU D7’s ability to combine mobile navigation, dexterous manipulation and intelligent sensing to perform a range of tasks in real-world industrial and commercial environments.

The IFA Innovation Awards recognize outstanding innovations across the global technology landscape. Entries are evaluated by an independent international jury based on criteria including technology and functionality, innovation and originality, and the potential to create tangible value for users and the market. The recognition places PUDU D7 among emerging technologies demonstrating new possibilities for the future of robotics.

From Industrial Operations to Guest Interaction

PUDU D7 is designed for industrial, warehouse, retail and hospitality environments, where it can move through human-oriented spaces and perform tasks that require both mobility and dexterous manipulation.

In industrial and warehouse settings, D7 can handle materials, pick items from shelves, replenish inventory, transport goods between work areas and push carts. With a payload capacity of up to 20 kg (44.1 pounds) and an operating height of up to 2 meters (6.6 feet), it can work with a range of storage systems and materials.

In retail, D7 can support shelf replenishment, item handling and store organization, moving products between storage areas and shelves and helping maintain product displays.

In hotels and hospitality, PUDU D7 can take on the role of an intelligent front-desk host, welcoming guests, preparing and serving coffee, interacting with visitors and providing engaging experiences. Its semi-humanoid form and dual-arm capabilities allow it to combine practical service tasks with natural human-robot interaction, bringing a more personable and engaging presence to the guest experience.

Designed for Adaptable Performance

PUDU D7 combines a dual-arm manipulation system, tactile sensing and a 360-degree perception system to support these applications. Front- and rear-facing LiDAR and other sensors enable navigation around people and obstacles, while tactile sensing provides precise control when handling objects.

The robot also features autonomous battery swapping, allowing it to independently replace its battery and reduce downtime during extended operation.

Together, these capabilities enable D7 to support different tasks across a range of environments without being limited to a single application.

PUDU D7 Makes Its European Debut at IFA

IFA 2026 marks the first time PUDU D7 is being showcased in Europe. At the Pudu Robotics booth, visitors can experience live demonstrations highlighting the robot’s capabilities and its potential for human-robot interaction.

D7 interacts directly with visitors through demonstrations including waving, making heart gestures and picking up objects. These demonstrations showcase the robot’s ability to combine movement, manipulation and interaction in a human-oriented environment.

Advancing the Next Generation of Intelligent Robotics

The IFA Innovation Awards recognition marks another step in Pudu Robotics’ expansion from service delivery, commercial cleaning and industrial delivery into embodied intelligent robotics.

PUDU D7 is part of Pudu Robotics’ broader strategy to develop a portfolio of specialized, semi-humanoid and humanoid robots, building on its capabilities in embodied navigation, manipulation and interaction. This approach enables the company to address a broader range of applications across commercial and industrial environments.

Pudu Robotics will continue working with customers and partners worldwide to explore new applications for embodied intelligence and bring increasingly capable robots into real-world environments.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics is a global leader in commercial service robotics and the industry’s first company to offer a full portfolio spanning specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots. According to Frost & Sullivan’s latest market report, Pudu Robotics ranks No. 1 globally in commercial service robotics by both revenue and shipment volume. Built on its One Brain, Multiple Embodiments architecture, Pudu offers robots for service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, and general embodied AI applications across hospitality, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, public services, and more. To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 robots to customers across 85+ countries and regions.

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