Although the traditional nearly decade-long clinical trial timelines completely collapsed during COVID, this truncating was not necessarily novel. Precedent exists for accelerating approval timelines during health emergencies such as the AIDs/HIV epidemic, where Compound S, a re-make of AZT, or azidothymidine, originally developed to fight cancer, became controversially fast-tracked after the discovery that it could block HIV activity. Likewise, when potentially lifesaving drugs are
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PathAI, Roche to Develop AI-Enabled Digital Pathology Algorithms for Companion Diagnostics
What You Should Know:
PathAI, a pioneering AI-powered precision pathology company, has just announced an exclusive collaboration with Roche Tissue Diagnostics (RTD) aimed at advancing AI-enabled interpretation for companion diagnostics.
Through this strategic partnership, PathAI will work exclusively with Roche Tissue Diagnostics to develop AI-enabled digital pathology algorithms specifically tailored for companion diagnostics.
Advance AI-enabled Interpretation for Companion
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Catalyst Solutions Appoints Aneesh Kumar as Chief Digital Innovation Officer
What You Should Know:
- Catalyst Solutions, a leader in healthcare business process outsourcing (BPO), technology, and consulting services, announces the appointment of Aneesh Kumar as Chief Digital Innovation Officer.
Kumar Bio
Kumar joins Catalyst with a 25-year record of driving transformative changes in healthcare for companies like Apple, Elevance Health, Gainwell Technologies, Cigna and Accenture. He also founded, built, and sold startups in care delivery (AzulCare) and in digital
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Beta Boom Closes $14.5M Fund to Invest in Digital Health Startups
What You Should Know:
- Beta Boom, a pre-seed and seed-stage VC firm focused on impact investing, has secured $14.5 million for its Fund II.
- Led by Managing Partners Kimmy and Sergio Paluch, the fund targets early-stage startups addressing critical needs within fast-growing, underserved communities.
Investment Thesis & Focus
Beta Boom goes beyond traditional networks and tech hubs, looking for passionate founders with grit and deep understanding of the problems they solve. They
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ModMed Appoints Joe Harpaz as Co-CEO
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- ModMed, practice technology leader and EHR pioneer, announcing the appointment of Joe Harpaz to co-CEO. Since 2018, Harpaz has served as President and Chief Operating Officer at ModMed responsible for helping the company execute against its revenue targets.
- As Co-CEO, Joe will continue to help shape the company’s vision and strategic direction, alongside ModMed co-founder and co-CEO Daniel Cane,
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Receives FDA Nod for Sleep Apnea Detection
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- Samsung's Galaxy Watch has received De Novo authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its sleep apnea detection feature.
- This marks a significant step forward in wearable technology, making it the first of its kind to be approved by the FDA for detecting potential sleep apnea.
Defining Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common and chronic sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. This can lead to disruptions in
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CareSource Becomes LP with Boomerang Ventures for Co-Investment Opportunities
What You Should Know:
- Boomerang Ventures, an early-stage venture studio and venture capital fund focused on connected health solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with CareSource, a nationally recognized non-profit managed care organization.
- The strategic collaboration marks a significant step towards advancing healthcare access, quality, and equity.
Partnership Benefits
CareSource becomes a Limited Partner: This investment empowers Boomerang to expand its reach
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Ambient AI Scribes Reduce Clinician Burden, TPMG Pilot Reveals
What You Should Know:
- Ambient artificial intelligence (AI) scribes show early promise in reducing clinicians’ burden, according to a recent The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) pilot.
- Published in NEJM Catalyst, TPMG recently implemented ambient AI scribes for 10,000 physicians and staff.
Ambient AI Scribes
Ambient AI scribes represent a cutting-edge technological solution designed to mitigate the documentation workload faced by physicians. By employing machine learning algorithms
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Calibrate Appoints Rob MacNaughton as New CEO
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- Calibrate, the leading clinician-guided and value-based obesity treatment program, today announced the appointment of Rob MacNaughton as its new Chief Executive Officer.
- Calibrate's strategic direction under MacNaughton's leadership and the OptumRx partnership position the company for significant growth and a positive impact on both individual and corporate healthcare landscapes.
MacNaughton Bio/Background
MacNaughton boasts a distinguished track record in
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QuantHealth Appoints Its First Chief Medical Officer and Chief Financial Officer
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What You Should Know:
- QuantHealth, an AI-powered clinical trial design company that simulates clinical trials, announced the appointment of Dr. Adam Petrich, MD, as the company’s inaugural Chief Medical Officer and Adam Goldberger as Chief Financial Officer.
- As QuantHealth’s first Chief Financial Officer, Adam Goldberger will partner with the executive team to help drive innovation and reach critical financial milestones as the company continues
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