For commercial health tech companies, breaking into the public sector healthcare market has long been a complex and often expensive process. Strict security, compliance, and interoperability requirements have created high barriers to entry.
However, a new opportunity is emerging where secure, compliant platform-as-a-service (PaaS) environments are making it easier for a broader range of health tech innovators to deploy solutions in federal health care settings.
These FedRAMP-aligned
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Archives for 2026
Managing Migraines and Diabetes? Theranica Proves Migraine Wearable is Safe to Use with CGMs
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Theranica announced the publication of a peer-reviewed compatibility study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. The study demonstrated that the Nerivio Remote Electrical Neuromodulation (REN) wearable can be safely used at the same time as common Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems.The concurrent use of these devices does not disrupt glucose measurement accuracy.In the United States, an estimated 4.5 million people live with both diabetes and migraines. The study
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Handl Health Raises $14.2M to Optimize Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
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The Funding: Handl Health secured $14.2M in Series A funding, led by Arthur Ventures, with participation from Syndra Capital Partners and other strategic investors.The Market Problem: Approximately 60% of pre-retirement U.S. citizens rely on employer-sponsored health plans. The cost of these plans is climbing at an unprecedented rate, while accessibility has simultaneously declined.The Solution: Handl Health provides a unified technology platform for insurance brokers,
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FDB Vela Integrates With Photon Health Digital Prescription Marketplace
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The Partnership: First Databank (FDB) is connecting its cloud-native ePrescribing network, FDB Vela, with Photon Health's digital prescription marketplace.The Tech Infrastructure: FDB Vela provides a HITRUST-certified, cloud-based architecture built for 24/7 availability and full redundancy. This is specifically designed to mitigate single points of failure and safeguard prescription transmissions during network interruptions.The Patient Experience: Photon acts as a
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61% of Nurses Are Burned Out. What to Do as a Nursing Worker to Protect Yourself?
Clinical burnout for nurses and physicians is no longer an abstract workplace issue. It is a measurable, lived reality. Up to 61% of nurses report feeling burnout as a constant, not a temporary state [1]. It is frustrating because behind these statistics are real people who chose a noble profession to help others. And what they got in return is overstimulation, detachment, and disrespect.That's why nurses should be prepared and informed about their rights. This article explores the causes of
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Honest Health Raises $140M to Scale Value-Based Care Enablement
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The Funding: Honest Health raises $140M led by NewSpring Healthcare, with participation from K2 HealthVentures, Rubicon Founders, Oak HC/FT, and others.The Mission: The company provides the technology-enabled care coordination, data analytics, and operational infrastructure required for legacy health systems and providers to succeed in value-based care (VBC) and shared-risk payment models.The Pedigree: Honest Health boasts heavy-hitting leadership. CEO Dr. Rob Bessler
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GE HealthCare and UCSF Health Announce 10-Year Care Alliance for Advanced Imaging
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The Deal: GE HealthCare and UCSF Health have signed a 10-year "Care Alliance." This co-developed enterprise program integrates advanced imaging technology across the California health system's multiple clinical settings.The Infrastructure: The alliance arrives at a pivotal moment, as UCSF Health is simultaneously building two "hospitals of the future"—an adult care facility at Parnassus Heights and a pediatric facility at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
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Walgreens Launches Virtual Weight Management Platform for Self-Pay GLP-1 Patients
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The Launch: Walgreens has expanded its virtual healthcare platform to include Walgreens Weight Management, a digital clinic connecting eligible adults (18-64) with doctors or nurse practitioners to obtain FDA-approved weight loss medications.The Pricing Model: In a direct shot at subscription-heavy telehealth competitors, Walgreens is charging a flat $49 per visit with zero monthly subscription fees.The Target Audience: The service is explicitly designed for the
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Eko Health Deploys SENSORA AI Cardiac Detection Platform at Wayne General Hospital
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The Deployment: Eko Health has partnered with Wayne General Hospital in Mississippi to deploy SENSORA, an AI-assisted cardiac detection platform, across emergency and primary care departments.The Technology: The system uses a digital stethoscope paired with FDA-cleared AI algorithms to analyze heart sounds in under one minute, instantly flagging potential structural heart disease, low ejection fraction, and atrial fibrillation (AFib).The Rural Health Crisis: Rural
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Third Way Health Secures $15M for AI-Enabled Operations
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The Funding: Third Way Health has raised an oversubscribed $15M Series A led by Health Velocity Capital (bringing total funding to $22.5M). This follows strategic 2025 investments from Astrana Health and MedPOINT Management.The Model: The company tackles healthcare's administrative crisis not just with software, but with an AI-enabled services model. They provide a hybrid front-office solution—combining AI automation with dedicated human teams—to handle scheduling, prior
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