What You Should Know:
- Philips announced a partnership with Amerigroup, CareSource Georgia, and Peach State Health Plan to provide remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions for high-risk pregnancies in Georgia.
- The initiative aims to expand access to quality maternal healthcare and improve outcomes for mothers and babies, particularly in underserved communities.
Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis
Maternal healthcare in the United States faces significant challenges,
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Tandem Diabetes Care Receives FDA Clearance for Control-IQ+ Technology for Type 2 Diabetes
What You Should Know:
- Tandem Diabetes Care, a insulin delivery and diabetes technology company, announced that its Control-IQ+ technology has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use by adults with type 2 diabetes.
- The expanded indication builds on the success of Control-IQ+ in type 1 diabetes and offers a new automated insulin delivery (AID) option for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Improve Glycemic Control for Adults with Type 2
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Sheba and Nuvo Partner to Deploy AI-Driven Pregnancy Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Sheba Medical Center, a global medical institution, and Nuvo Group, a pioneer in remote pregnancy monitoring forms a strategic collaboration to develop and deploy AI-powered solutions for prenatal care.
- This partnership, facilitated by ARC (Sheba's innovation arm), aims to transform pregnancy monitoring, enhance clinical decision-making, and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Enhance Maternal and Fetal Outcomes
The collaboration will focus
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Strados Labs and BIDMC Launch Study to Evaluate AI-Powered Biosensor for Early Detection of Pulmonary Edema
What You Should Know:
- Strados Labs, a medical technology company focused on respiratory health, today announced a new collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) to evaluate the use of its RESP® Biosensor for the early detection of pulmonary edema in critically ill patients.
- The pilot study, scheduled to begin at the end of February 2025, will enroll 20 patients and is expected to last 12 months.
Study Design and Objectives
Pulmonary edema, a
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InStride Health Expands Access to Pediatric Anxiety and OCD Treatment in Massachusetts and Connecticut
What You Should Know:
- InStride Health, a provider of specialized pediatric mental healthcare, announced a significant expansion of its services in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The company's innovative virtual care program for anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is now available as an in-network benefit for Aetna customers in these states.
- The partnership provides over 90% of commercially insured individuals in Massachusetts and Connecticut with access to InStride
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expands Diabetes Care and Support for Members
What You Should Know:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced expanded care options and support for members with diabetes.
- This partnership expands Blue Cross's existing suite of virtual care options for diabetes management, which also includes Virta Health, Teladoc, and Omada.
Virtual Care Options and Pilot Program Aim to Improve Health Outcomes
Blue Cross is partnering with Onduo, a virtual care solution that helps patients manage type 1 or type 2
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Halle Berry Launches Respin Health: Personalized Menopause Care and Community
What You Should Know:
- Respin, the health and wellness platform founded by Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, is evolving into a comprehensive female longevity brand.
- The transformation introduces a 360-degree experience designed to support women throughout their midlife journey, focusing on navigating menopause.
“I found out I was in perimenopause at 54 - abruptly, with no warning from my doctors. I was not prepared and did not know where to turn for support. I was one
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Siemens Healthineers Expands U.S. Parts Inventory and Logistics Network
What You Should Know:
- Siemens Healthineers, a global medical technology company announced a significant expansion of its U.S. parts inventory and logistics network with the opening of two new mega depots in Dayton, New Jersey, and Manteca, California.
- This strategic move, in partnership with GXO, the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider, strengthens Siemens Healthineers' commitment to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring timely access to
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FemTech: Mira Launches Second Annual Sex Hormones Awareness Week
What You Should Know:
- Mira, a hormonal health company announced the launch of its second annual Sex Hormones Awareness Week, taking place from February 17th to 23rd, 2025.
- Building on the success of last year's event, this initiative aims to raise awareness, promote education, and drive innovation in the field of hormonal health.
Despite significant medical advancements, hormonal health remains an often misunderstood and under-researched area, particularly for women.
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Highmark Expands Virtual Care Offerings with Pelvic Health Program Powered by Sword Health
What You Should Know:
- Highmark, a health insurance provider, today announced the addition of Virtual Pelvic Health powered by Sword Health to its suite of benefits.
- The new program offers eligible members access to personalized, technology-driven care for pelvic health conditions, at no additional cost.
Impact of Pelvic Health Dysfunction
Pelvic health dysfunction affects a significant portion of the population, with nearly 1 in 3 women experiencing bladder issues,
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