What You Should Know:
- Vara, a Berlin, Germany-based provider of AI-enabled breast cancer detection, has announced the successful closure of a $8.9M (€8M EUR) Series B funding round.
- This investment, co-led by Smart Family Office, FJH, and IBB Ventures, will fuel Vara's continued expansion and its mission to revolutionize breast cancer screening through artificial intelligence.
Transforming Breast Cancer Screening with AI
Vara's AI-powered software has been shown to
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FarmboxRx and Unite For HER Partner to Deliver Food and Support to Women with Breast and Ovarian Cancer
What You Should Know:
- FarmboxRx, a leading provider of food-as-medicine solutions, has partnered with Unite For HER, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with breast and ovarian cancer.
- The strategic collaboration will provide women battling these diseases with access to fresh, healthy food and valuable health literacy resources, delivered directly to their homes.
Addressing Food Insecurity and Improving Health Outcomes
Food insecurity is a
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Lindus Health Launches “All-in-One Women’s Health CRO” to Accelerate Clinical Trials
What You Should Know:
- Lindus Health, a leading innovator in clinical trial solutions, has announced the launch of its "All-in-One Women's Health CRO" offering.
- The comprehensive suite of services and technology is specifically designed to support the unique needs of companies developing treatments and diagnostics for women's health conditions.
Addressing the Unique Challenges of Women's Health Research
Clinical trials for women's health products require specialized
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Abbott Launches Clinical Trial to Optimize Heart Failure Treatment with AI-Powered Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Abbott, a global healthcare leader, has announced a new clinical trial, TEAM-HF, designed to improve outcomes for patients with worsening heart failure.
- The first-of-its-kind trial will leverage AI and Abbott's CardioMEMS™ HF System to identify patients who may benefit from earlier intervention with advanced therapies, such as a HeartMate 3™ left ventricular assist device (LVAD).
Addressing the Challenges of Advanced Heart Failure
Heart
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Children’s National Hospital Awarded $8M to Advance AlgometRx Nociometer
What You Should Know:
- Children's National Hospital has received a $8M award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to further develop the AlgometRx Nociometer, a device designed to objectively measure pain.
- Led by Dr. Julia Finkel, a pediatric anesthesiologist at Children's National, aims to transform pain management and address the unmet needs of patients, particularly women, who often experience disparities in pain assessment and
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DUOS Launches Chat 2.0: AI-Powered Healthcare for Older Adults
What You Should Know:
- DUOS, a digital health innovator, is transforming how older adults access healthcare with the launch of its next-generation AI platform, Chat 2.0.
- Built on the success of its predecessor, Chat 1.0, leverages advanced AI technology to provide a more personalized, intuitive, and actionable healthcare experience for seniors.
Empowering Older Adults with AI
Following its recognition as a Top Innovator at the Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge
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Andros Arc™: AI-Powered Platform Optimizes Provider Network Management
What You Should Know:
- Andros, a provider of provider network management solutions, has announced the launch of Andros Arc™, a cutting-edge platform designed to optimize provider networks for health plans.
- The solution combines data synchronization, intelligent insights, and automated workflows to empower health plans to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape and enhance their network performance.
Addressing the Challenges of Provider Network Management
The
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HLTH: Essence Healthcare to Offer Free Oura Ring to Medicare Advantage Members
What You Should Know:
- Essence Healthcare, a provider of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans forms a new partnership with ŌURA, the maker of the Oura Ring.
- Starting in 2025, eligible Essence MA members will receive a complimentary Oura Ring and a subscription to the Oura App, giving them access to advanced biometric tracking and personalized health insights.
Empowering Members with Data-Driven Insights
This unique benefit, a first for any MA plan, reflects Essence's
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HLTH: Waltz Health and Noom Partner to Offer Affordable GLP-1 Weight Loss Program
What You Should Know:
- Waltz Health, a digital health company specializing in medication pricing and distribution, and Noom, a leader in digital health and chronic disease prevention, have announced a unique partnership to provide employers and health plans with a comprehensive and affordable weight loss program.
- The collaboration will leverage Waltz Connect, Waltz Health's innovative platform, to streamline access to GLP-1 medications, making them more accessible and
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HLTH: Withings Launches First Cellular Blood Pressure Monitor with Patient Insights
What You Should Know:
- Withings Health Solutions, a leader in connected health, has announced the launch of BPM Pro 2, a revolutionary cellular blood pressure monitor that sets a new standard for patient-centric care.
- The device not only provides highly accurate measurements but also incorporates a unique Patient Insights feature to gather contextual information about patients' daily lives, empowering healthcare providers with a more holistic view of their
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