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Steer Health Wins 2026 Hearst Health Prize

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$125,000 in Hearst Health Prize awards recognize Steer Health and finalist Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for innovative uses of data science to improve health outcomes

LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hearst Health, in partnership with the UCLA Center for AI & SMART Health, awarded the 2026 Hearst Health Prize to Steer Health, an AI-driven clinical orchestration company whose platform has measurably reduced care gaps for more than 1.6 million patients across 34 states. Greg Dorn, senior vice president of Hearst and president of Hearst Health, presented the award on June 16, 2026 at the UCLA Health Data Day event. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute was recognized as the 2026 finalist for MatchMiner, an open-source platform that automatically matches cancer patients to precision medicine clinical trials. Hearst Health awarded $100,000 to Steer Health and $25,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Steer Health was recognized for its AI-powered patient engagement and care coordination engine, which addresses one of U.S. healthcare’s most costly and persistent problems: clinical inertia. Up to 40% of patients in the U.S. never complete a specialist referral and nearly one in five scheduled appointments are no-shows, representing an estimated $150 billion in annual waste and millions of patients who fall out of the care continuum each year. Steer’s platform predicts which patients are at risk of disengaging and autonomously guides them through scheduling, intake, and post-visit follow-up, integrated with more than 50 EHR systems.

“We founded Steer Health because too many patients fall through the cracks of a system that wasn’t built for continuous engagement,” said Sridhar Yerramreddy, founder and CEO of Steer Health. “This recognition from Hearst Health validates what our team and hospital partners already know: AI can take on the complex, invisible work of keeping patients connected to care – doing so at a personalized scale no human workforce could achieve alone. We’re honored, and we’re just getting started.” 

Closing the gap between a physician’s order and a completed patient visit has historically been a staffing problem. Steer Health reframes it as a data problem. Using a gradient-boosted predictive model to identify at-risk patients and a multi-agent AI system to act on those signals in real time, the platform supported 1.68 million patients across 950+ care sites in 2025 — achieving a 2.2% no-show rate against an 18–20% national average and executing more than 4 million automated follow-ups without human intervention.

“The Hearst Health Prize exists because we believe data science is one of the most powerful tools we have to close the gaps between patients and the care they need. Steer Health and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are doing exactly that — not in theory, but at scale, in real clinical environments, with measurable results,” said Dorn. “Recognizing this work is central to Hearst Health’s mission and we’re proud to support organizations that are moving the field forward in meaningful ways.”

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Knowledge Systems Group was named the 2026 finalist for MatchMiner, an open-source clinical trial matching platform operational at Dana-Farber since 2016. Fewer than 10% of adult cancer patients ever enroll in a clinical trial, despite trials being the primary mechanism through which new cancer treatments are developed. The matching problem is overwhelming: thousands of active trials, increasingly complex genomic eligibility criteria, and oncologists who cannot track it all manually.

MatchMiner automatically matches patients to precision medicine trials using genomic data and AI that reads unstructured clinical notes. To date, the platform has facilitated 402 trial enrollments and reduced the time to patient consent by a median of 55 days — a critical window when patients’ health is actively declining. The platform is fully open-source, enabling any cancer center to adopt it without licensing fees, and its AI models are trained on synthetic patient data so they can be shared across institutions without privacy barriers. MatchMiner is now expanding to Mayo Clinic.

“Our partnership with Hearst Health was built to surface and celebrate the data science work that is genuinely transforming patient outcomes. The 2026 finalists represent two very different problems — care access and clinical trial matching — but the same underlying insight: that intelligently applied data can find the patients who need help and connect them to it faster. We are proud to recognize both organizations and to inspire others working toward the same goal,” said Dr. Alex Bui, director of the Medical & Imaging Informatics (MII) group at UCLA.

About the Hearst Health Prize
The Hearst Health Prize is an annual competition that showcases data science programs making a health impact. Visit the Hearst Health Prize webpage to sign up to receive updates, including notifications about the call for submissions for the next Hearst Health Prize.

About the UCLA Center for AI & SMART Health
The UCLA Center for Artificial Intelligence & Systematic, Measurable, Actionable, Resilient and Technology-driven (SMART) Health is a campus-wide collaborative that looks to the integrated transformation of healthcare through emergent data and technologies. A joint effort between the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), the Institute for Precision Health (IPH) and the B. John Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences that brings together UCLA’s experts to shape how digital and data-driven healthcare technologies will help to manage risk, reliability, resilience, uncertainty and precision in future biomedical research and clinical care.

About Hearst Health
The mission of Hearst Health is to guide healthcare organizations by delivering essential intelligence and software that improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care. Hearst Health has been innovating with care for more than 40 years, with a commitment to making a lasting positive impact on health. The Hearst Health companies — FDB, Homecare Homebase, MCG, MHK, QGenda and Zynx Health — elevate care by informing and empowering participants across the health journey. To learn more, visit Hearst.com/Hearst-Health and follow @Hearst Health on LinkedIn.

Media Contacts:
Lindsay Gay Jean-Paul, Hearst Health, Lindsay.Gayjean-Paul@Hearst.com
David Sampson, UCLA Health, DSampson@Mednet.ucla.edu
Avni Parekh, Steer Health, Avni@SteerHealth.io
John Noble, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Johnw_Noble@dfci.Harvard.edu

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X Square Robot showcases the Power of “One Model, Many Applications” at WRC 2026

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Highlighting the breadth of what WALL-B can enable and the depth of performance it can sustain in the physical world.

BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — X Square Robot, a Shenzhen-based embodied AI company, concluded its participation at the 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, putting its “one model, many applications” approach to practice across multiple robotic platforms and real-world tasks. Powered by WALL-B, the company brought this approach into a range of physical environments, while extending its first logistics livestream on Aug 12 into a five-hour challenge during WRC.

At the conference, X Square showcased its WALL-B technology across several robotic platforms. In a home environment, two wheeled humanoid robots responded to spoken commands. It performed tasks including organizing household items, retrieving and delivering objects, cleaning, watering plants and handling pet-related chores. Using coordinated two-arm manipulation and obstacle avoidance, the robot moved between rooms and carried out the requested tasks.

The exhibition demonstration formed part of X Square’s broader effort to deploy robots in real homes. In March, the company partnered with Chinese local-services platform 58.com to launch a home-cleaning service, with robots working alongside professional cleaners during household visits. In May, X Square began placing robots with participating households for extended in-home service through its “X Family Member Program.”

Elsewhere at the conference, a 22-degree-of-freedom, five-fingered dexterous hand completed a multi-stage fan-unboxing task powered by WALL-B. With its view partially obstructed by the box, the system opened the packaging, removed the fan from a confined space, placed it on a table, turned the fan on and visually verified that it was running. A separate dual-arm system responded to visitors’ natural-language requests by selecting flowers of the specified color and arranging them in a vase. It adjusted its grip and positioning to handle flexible stems and deformable flowers, and replanned its movements when the flower basket or vase was moved during the task.

X Square extended its focus on real-world deployment into logistics. The WALL-B-powered system is already operating on a live parcel-sorting line and is designed to support continuous, round-the-clock operation. The WRC demonstration provided a public test of that capability. During the challenge, the WALL-B-powered system sorted 10,000 parcels in 5 hours, 14 minutes and 1 second, translating into an average throughput of 1,911 parcels an hour, or about 1.88 seconds per parcel.

During the challenge, the robots handled parcels that varied in size, shape, material and position. The system had to repeatedly identify, grasp, orient and sort the items, while correcting unsuccessful actions and responding to changes on the conveyor. Maintaining its throughput over thousands of parcels offered a measure of the consistency and endurance required in commercial logistics operations.

“Embodied AI requires a foundation model built specifically for the physical world, in parallel with the foundation models developed for the digital world. At X Square, our aim is to develop a common intelligence foundation that can operate across different robots, tasks and physical environments, while continuing to improve through real-world deployment,” said Wang Qian, founder and CEO of X Square Robot.

Taken together, the demonstrations reflected X Square’s broader view that embodied intelligence should not be tied to a single robot, task or environment. The company said it will continue integrating models and robotic hardware as it expands into additional home, logistics and industrial applications.

For more information, visit https://x2robot.com/.

About X Square Robot

X Square Robot focuses on developing its own general-purpose embodied AI models and robotic hardware. As a leading Chinese company in the field, it has pioneered the deployment of general-purpose embodied AI in real-world settings such as homes and logistics.

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European Telcos Push EMEA 5G Mobile Core Revenue to a New High in 2Q 2026, According to Dell’Oro Group

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Sharp IMS Revenue Contraction Brings Down Market

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, 5G Mobile Core Network (MCN) revenue in EMEA grew over 30 percent in 2Q 2026, contributing more revenue to the worldwide 5G MCN market than any other region.

“So far in 2026, eighty percent of the operators to have launched 5G Standalone (SA) networks for consumer services have been in Europe,” stated Siân Morgan, Sr. Director at Dell’Oro Group. “This helped EMEA 5G MCN revenue to reach a high-water mark in 2Q 2026, and we expect this region will keep expanding in the coming quarters.

“The growth in 5G MCN occurred despite an escalation in server prices causing mobile network operators to scrutinize the cost of network projects. On the other hand, IMS revenue contracted for the third quarter in a row, with most regions seeing a drop in Voice core revenue,” continued Morgan.

Additional highlights from the 2Q 2026 Mobile Core Network and Multi-Access Edge Computing Report include:

MCN market dynamics were stable, with Huawei, Ericsson and Nokia growing MCN revenue in alignment with total market expansion.
4G Wireless Packet Core revenue outpaced the market for the third quarter in a row, driven by mobile network operators that have not yet moved to 5G SA.
In nominal terms, revenue from 5G MCN has still not reached the levels achieved by 4G MCN, with the pressure to automate operations and grow ARPU counterbalanced by the rising cost of infrastructure.

About the Report
The Dell’Oro Group Mobile Core Network & Multi-Access Edge Computing Quarterly Report offers complete, in-depth coverage of the market with tables covering manufacturers’ revenue, shipments, and average selling prices for Traditional Packet Core, Evolved Packet Core, 5G Packet Core, Policy, Subscriber Data Management, Signaling, Circuit Switched Core, and IMS Core by geographic regions. To purchase this report, please contact us at dgsales@delloro.com.

About Dell’Oro Group
Dell’Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications, security, enterprise networks, and data center infrastructure markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell’Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit https://www.delloro.com.

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YADEA and J&T Express Philippines Sign Strategic Agreement to Advance Electric Last-Mile Delivery

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TAGUIG CITY, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yadea Philippines and J&T Express have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the local logistics sector. Manila will serve as the pilot with 1,000 units rolling out initially, followed by nationwide expansion.

As the global No.1 electric two-wheeler brand for nine consecutive years, Yadea operates over 70 branded sales and service centers, with flagship models like EPOC and CL8. Partnering with J&T Express, a leading Philippine courier, will accelerate Yadea’s entry into the local logistics market. Together, they aim to optimize logistics and drive a greener, low-carbon future for express delivery, reflecting the companies’ shared commitment to sustainable urban mobility and environmental stewardship.

YADEA ST13 is an electric delivery tricycle designed for high-frequency, short-distance commercial delivery scenarios. It integrates energy-efficient transport systems purpose-built for high-frequency urban dispatch. The unit features a weight-reducing mesh cargo box that directly optimizes battery range, paired with premium A+ grade puncture-resistant steel-wire tires designed for continuous delivery operational capability.

Yadea General Manager of the Philippines Wang Chun stated, “This cooperation reflects a deep synergy between product capability and logistics networks, representing a practical response to the country’s demand for green transportation. We hope our locally tailored electric vehicles allow delivery personnel to ride with greater peace of mind and operate more efficiently, injecting tangible momentum into low-carbon urban logistics.”

J&T Express Philippines National Capital Region Key Account Manager Mary Andaya stated, “Through this collaboration, we are actively integrating electric vehicle solutions into our last-mile operations. This initiative optimizes our daily workflow while aligning with our shared direction of collaborating on the large-scale adoption of electric tricycles for deliveries to enhance delivery efficiency within the local logistics sector.”

About YADEA

YADEA is a leading electric mobility brand and has ranked No.1 globally in electric two-wheeler sales for nine consecutive years. Driven by innovation, YADEA provides electric two-wheelers, electric tricycles and other mobility solutions to users around the world through its integrated capabilities in R&D, manufacturing, products channels and services.

About J&T Express Philippines

J&T Express Philippines, a nationwide logistics provider established in 2019, offers express delivery services via land, air, and sea. The company operates automated distribution centers and maintains extensive trucks and delivery services that run 24/7, ensuring that packages are safely delivered across the Philippines.

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