What You Should Know:
- Wysa, a leading provider of digital mental health platforms, has been selected as a sub-awardee for a $3.4M grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- The 4-year project, led by Washington University in St. Louis with Duke University as another sub-awardee, aims to develop personalized pathways for individuals managing mental health conditions alongside chronic pain.
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WearLinq Acquires AMI Cardiac Monitoring, Raises $6.7M for FDA-Cleared 6-Lead ECG Device
What You Should Know:
- WearLinq, a leader in wearable health monitoring, announced a strategic acquisition of AMI Cardiac Monitoring, LLC, a seasoned player in ambulatory cardiac monitoring.
- The acquisition, coupled with a recent $6.7M funding round, positions WearLinq to significantly expand access to their innovative eWave 6-lead ECG monitor and revolutionize the fight against atrial fibrillation (AFib), which recently received FDA 510(k) clearance.
Tackling the
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Sanofi, Formation Bio, OpenAI Partner on AI-Powered Drug Discovery
What You Should Know:
- Sanofi, a global pharmaceutical leader, Formation Bio, an AI-powered drug developer, and OpenAI, a leading research and development company in artificial intelligence, have announced a groundbreaking collaboration. The first-of-its-kind partnership in the pharma and life sciences industries aims to leverage AI to accelerate drug development and bring new medicines to patients faster.
- Sanofi, Formation Bio, and OpenAI believe this collaboration will be
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Videra Health Secures 5.6M for AI-Powered Mental Health Screening & Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Videra Health, a frontrunner in AI-powered mental health assessments raises $5.6M in Seed II funding led by Peterson Ventures, with participation from Mercato Partners, Epic Ventures, and Philo Ventures.
- Videra Health aims to tackle these challenges by offering widespread, streamlined mental health screening and monitoring powered by AI technology.
Transforming Mental Health Screening with Video Technology
Videra Health leverages cutting-edge
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Cityblock, Sunshine Health Partner to Deliver Care to Florida Medicaid Members in Central Florida
What You Should Know:
- Cityblock, a value-based healthcare provider specializing in Medicaid, announced a new partnership with Sunshine Health, a Florida managed care plan. This collaboration aims to provide high-quality primary care and care coordination services to Medicaid beneficiaries with complex needs in Central Florida.
- The partnership expands Centene Corporation's, Sunshine Health's parent company, existing relationship with Cityblock. Cityblock has already established
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How to Improve Your Nursing Skills with Technology
Today, many businesses and healthcare groups leverage technology to connect with clients and customers, distribute products and services, and ensure social distancing. While being tech-savvy was beneficial, it has now become imperative for nurses to be proficient in the latest technological developments to offer effective patient care.
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Individuals interested in an accelerated yet comprehensive overview of software and healthcare technology can find online courses
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Humana Becomes First Insurer to Cover TMS Therapy for Adolescent Depression
What You Should Know:
- Neuronetics, Inc. and Humana announce a significant step forward in adolescent mental healthcare. This collaboration offers new hope for young people struggling with major depressive disorder (MDD) by making transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy more accessible.
- Humana, a health insurance provider, has become the first commercial payer to update its policy in response to the FDA's recent clearance of NeuroStar TMS for adolescents aged 15-21 with
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Implicity Launches FDA-approved Heart Failure Prediction Algorithm, SignalHF
What You Should Know:
- Implicity, a leader in remote patient monitoring and cardiac data management, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for SignalHF1, a groundbreaking new algorithm within their remote monitoring solution.
- SignalHF1 algorithm empowers early detection and intervention, paving the way for improved patient outcomes and a brighter future for cardiac care.
Leveraging Big Data for Better Heart Care
Implicity holds a unique distinction as the first private
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Daffodil Health Secures $4.6M for AI-Powered Healthcare Pricing & Admin Solution
What You Should Know:
- Daffodil Health, a healthcare technology company, has secured $4.6M in seed funding to tackle the multi-billion dollar problem of wasted healthcare administrative costs led by Maverick Ventures with participation from Epic Ventures.
- Daffodil Health is the brainchild of a team with over 100 years of combined experience in healthcare and technology, from companies like MultiPlan, Google, and McKinsey. They recognize the urgent need to overhaul the current
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Exo Works® Connect Simplifies Point-of-Care Ultrasound Implementation
What You Should Know:
- Exo (pronounced “echo”), a leader in medical imaging software and devices, announces Exo Works® Connect. The tailored solution streamlines the implementation and adoption of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) programs for healthcare organizations.
- Designed with caregiver needs in mind, Exo Works Connect empowers hospitals, clinics, medical schools, and master's level programs to overcome POCUS implementation challenges while ensuring security,
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