What You Should Know:
- Cleveland Clinic develops the COVID-19 risk prediction model through Epic MyChart that is now available to health systems around the world.
- Healthcare organizations can present the clinically
validated model to patients in MyChart to assess their risk of having COVID-19.
Cleveland Clinic researchers have developed a COVID-19 risk prediction model that uses information from the patient’s comprehensive health records combined with patient-centered information
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Peregrine Ventures Launches $300M VC Fund for Late-Stage Life Science Companies
What You Should Know:
- Israeli-based Peregrine Ventures launches a new $300 million venture capital fund named Peregrine Growth to focus on late-stage life science companies.
- Peregrine Growth will invest $20 to $30 million per funding round, with a strong emphasis on companies that are on the verge of an IPO or M&A.
Peregrine Ventures, one of Israel’s premier venture capital firms focused on the life sciences, today announced the launch of a new growth fund, Peregrine
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Innovaccer, Surescripts Integrate to Leverage Medication Data for Patients
What You Should Know:
- Innovaccer partners with Surescripts to power its data activation platform
with the most comprehensive medication data.
- The partnership will enable the company to conduct
smart medication reconciliation and ensure that patients are complying with
their care protocols.
Innovaccer, Inc., a San
Francisco, CA-based healthcare
technology company, announced its partnership with Surescripts, the nation’s leading health
information network, to leverage the
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M&A: Centene to Acquire AI Healthcare Analytics Platform Apixio
What You Should Know:
- Centene Corporation acquires AI healthcare analytics platform
Apixio to additional data and AI capability to technology portfolio.
- Apixio will remain an operationally independent entity
as part of Centene's Health Care Enterprises group to continue bringing value
to its clients and the industry.
Centene Corporation, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Apixio Inc., an AI healthcare analytics company offering Artificial
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Eko Lands $65M to Expand AI-Powered Telehealth Platform for Virtual Pulmonary and Cardiac Exam
What You Should Know:
- Cardiopulmonary digital health company Eko raises $65M
in Series C funding to close the gap between virtual and in-person heart and
lung care.
- The latest round of funding will enable Eko to expand
in-clinic use of its platform of telehealth and AI algorithms for disease
screening and to launch a monitoring program for cardiopulmonary patients at
home.
Eko, a
cardiopulmonary digital
health company,
today announced $65 million in Series C funding led by
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Medigate, Ordr Emerge as Leaders in Growing Healthcare IoT Market, KLAS Report Finds
What You Should Know:
- As the buying wave of healthcare IoT solutions
continues, strong technology offerings and numerous new wins in the last year
have established Medigate and Ordr as leaders in the growing market.
- KLAS finds that the adoption of security solutions for the healthcare internet of things (IoT) continues to grow as healthcare organizations look for ways to understand and manage the risk associated with connected devices.
The adoption of security solutions for the
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Tampa General to Launch Healthcare Innovation Venture Fund in Q1 2021
What You Should Know:
- Tampa General Hospital announces its plan to launch a new
healthcare innovation venture fund to improve the quality and access to care
across the Tampa/St. Pete metro area in Q1 2021.
- Through TGH InnoVentures, Tampa General will partner
with Embarc Collective, Tampa Bay's innovation hub and education nonprofit
dedicated to helping startups grow into scalable, thriving businesses.
Today, Tampa General Hospital
President and Chief Executive Officer John
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Johnson & Johnson Innovation Launches 3 Collaborations to Advance Healthcare in China
What You Should Know:
- Johnson & Johnson Innovation announces three strategic
collaborations with a focus on advancing healthcare solutions in China.
- The three strategic collaborations are focused on leveraging advances in science and technology to address areas of high unmet medical need across several areas, including discovery science, lung cancer, and medical devices
Johnson & Johnson Innovation, a division of Johnson & Johnson (China) Investment Limited, today
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KLAS Spotlight on Zoom for Healthcare Examines Early Outcomes
KLAS recently issued a Spotlight on Zoom for healthcare. KLAS Spotlights are first looks at new and emerging technology. Everyone knows Zoom, but how well does the solution perform for healthcare organizations looking to handle the immediate demands created by COVID-19 as well as develop long-term strategic initiatives? In this Spotlight, KLAS examines the early outcomes and satisfaction of some of Zoom’s healthcare customers.
Zoom Key Strengths & Challenges for
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Aptar Pharma Acquires the Assets of Respiratory Startup Cohero Health
What You Should Know:
- Apstar Pharma acquires the assets of respiratory health company Cohero Health to expands its digital portfolio with a focus on respiratory disease management.
- Cohero Health develops digital tools and technologies to improve respiratory care, reduce avoidable costs, and optimize medication utilization.
AptarGroup, Inc., a global leader in consumer dispensing, active packaging, drug delivery solutions, and services, announces that it has acquired all operating
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