What You Should Know:
- GoodRx has unveiled two major initiatives to democratize access to GLP-1 medications: the launch of the GoodRx for Weight Loss telemedicine subscription and a new introductory cash price of $199 per month for Ozempic® and Wegovy® injection pens through a partnership with Novo Nordisk.
GoodRx for Weight Loss Telemedicine
GoodRx for Weight Loss, a direct-to-consumer telemedicine subscription is designed to simplify and manage every step of the GLP-1 treatment
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Butterfly Network Launches Compass AI to Power Next-Gen POCUS Management
What You Should Know:
- Butterfly Network, Inc. ("Butterfly"), a digital health company specializing in whole-body ultrasound imaging, has launched Compass AI™.
- The challenge in POCUS has long been the reliance on traditional, radiology-style, order-based workflows, which often lead to undocumented, unreviewed, and unreimbursed exams. Traditional workflows often capture only about 15% of compliant studies, meaning up to 85% go unbilled.
- Compass AI replaces this
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Lunit and Labcorp Collaborate to Transform AI-Powered Digital Pathology Research
What You Should Know:
- Lunit, a provider of AI for cancer diagnostics and precision oncology, and Labcorp, a global leader in innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, today announced a strategic collaborative initiative. The partnership is designed to accelerate innovation in digital pathology (DP) and artificial intelligence (AI) for both oncology research and clinical care.
- The core of the collaboration is leveraging Labcorp’s extensive clinical and pathology expertise
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Lumus and Snke Launch Medical-Grade AR Glasses for Surgical-Grade Visualization
What You Should Know:
- Lumus, the pioneering developer of geometric (reflective) waveguide technology for augmented reality (AR) eyewear, today announced a strategic partnership with health tech innovator Snke.
- Lumus has been selected as the optical engine partner for the new SnkeXR AR glasses, which are designed specifically for clinical and surgical environments.
New Era for Medical-Grade AR
The SnkeXR glasses are the first open-platform, medical-grade AR glasses
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Carrot Partners with ŌURA and Dexcom to Power Metabolic-Fertility Health with Biometric Data
What You Should Know:
- Carrot, a global fertility and family care platform announced a significant strategic partnership with ŌURA, the smart ring company, and Dexcom, the global leader in glucose biosensing. The collaboration introduces a novel, integrated approach to supporting fertility and family-building goals through Carrot’s clinically-backed metabolic-fertility program, Sprints.
- The partnership is marked by a first-of-its-kind integration with Stelo by Dexcom (the FDA-cleared
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Cityblock Health and Mercy Health Partner to Transform Medicaid Care in Ohio
What You Should Know:
- Cityblock Health, a value-based provider specializing in the complex needs of the Medicaid population, and Mercy Health, part of the Bon Secours Mercy Health system, announced a strategic collaboration in the greater Cincinnati and Toledo areas of Ohio.
- Cityblock will provide care extension services to complement the primary care services already delivered by Mercy Health’s existing provider network.
Wrap-Around Care Coordination
This wrap-around care
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Joy Secures $14M to Redefine the Parenting Experience
What You Should Know:
- Joy, a platform revolutionizing the parenting experience secures $14M in Series A funding co-led by Forerunner and Raga Partners, with participation from Magnify Ventures, Ingeborg Investments, Shazi Visram, Rogue Venture Partners, and Next Legacy Partners.
- The funding will be used to accelerate the development of the company’s advanced AI parenting platform, expand integrations with leading parenting brands, grow its expert network, and extend its services across
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GE HealthCare and DeepHealth Expand AI Collaboration to Optimize Ultrasound and Breast Cancer Care
What You Should Know:
- GE HealthCare and DeepHealth, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of RadNet, Inc. and a global leader in AI-powered health informatics, have announced their intention to significantly expand their existing strategic collaboration.
- This next phase focuses on advancing the innovation, commercialization, and adoption of AI across multiple imaging modalities.
Collaboration Focus Areas
The original initiative, announced in 2024, successfully united DeepHealth’s
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Natera Integrates Oncology Testing into Flatiron’s OncoEMR® to Streamline Cancer Care
What You Should Know:
- Natera, Inc., a global leader in cell-free DNA and precision medicine, and Flatiron Health, a healthtech company focused on oncology solutions, have announced the integration of Natera’s oncology testing portfolio into OncoEMR®, Flatiron’s cloud-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform.
- The two-way integration allows for seamless electronic ordering and results delivery of Natera's oncology tests, including the molecular residual disease (MRD) test
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AlohaCare & Aeroflow Health Expand Access to DME Across Hawaii
What You Should Know:
- Aeroflow Health, a pioneering healthcare company specializing in the delivery of medical products and services, has announced a new partnership with AlohaCare to provide patients with easier access to essential medical equipment across Hawaii.
- AlohaCare is a non-profit health plan founded by Hawaii’s Community Health Centers, primarily specializing in Medicaid insurance for underserved patients on Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii Island. As the
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