What You Should Know:
- Cedars-Sinai Cancer is taking a major step towards addressing health disparities by participating in the largest-ever national study focused on cancer risk factors in Asian Americans.
- The initiative, funded by the National Cancer Institute, aims to uncover the reasons behind the disproportionately high rates of cancer within various Asian American communities.
Uncovering the Causes of Cancer Disparities
The study, which plans to enroll 20,000
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Ascensia Launches World’s First One-Year CGM System, Eversense® 365
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- Ascensia Diabetes Care has announced the U.S. launch of the Eversense® 365 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, an advancement in diabetes management.
- Developed by Senseonics Holdings, Inc., Eversense 365 is the world's first and only CGM system to offer an entire year of continuous glucose monitoring with a single sensor. This innovative technology received FDA clearance last month for individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes aged 18 years
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JOYA Emerges from Stealth with $5M for Skin Health & Wellness Benefit Platform
What You Should Know:
- JOYA, the first employee skin health and wellness benefit platform, is making a splash with its launch and $5M in seed funding round led by LUX Capital, Mosaic General Partnership, Arsama Trust, and Joyance Partners.
- The investment will fuel JOYA's ambitious plans for team expansion, product development, market growth, and increased access to providers.
Skin Health: A Growing Priority
The skin health and wellness market in the U.S. is booming,
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FemTech: Hyivy Health Secures $2M for Next-Gen Pelvic Rehabilitation Platform
What You Should Know:
Hyivy Health most recent $2M seed funding round was led by Zcube – Zambon Research Venture along with contributions from Beresford Ventures, Equation Angels, FACIT, mHub, Women’s Equity Lab, and the founding partner of Chai Ventures.
The funds are crucial for the advancement of Hyivy Health clinical trials and to prepare for market entry. CEO Rachel Bartholomew acknowledges fundraising challenges in the femtech space. “Fundraising in the women’s health space is still
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Novant Health to Deploy CitiusTech’s Enterprise Data & Decision Intelligence Services
What You Should Know:
- Novant Health, a leading integrated healthcare network with over 850 locations across North Carolina and South Carolina has selected CitiusTech as the preferred vendor for Enterprise Data & Decision Intelligence services.
- Novant Health turned to CitiusTech to leverage enterprise data to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
- CitiusTech will provide Novant Health with a wide array of
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Mount Sinai and Noom Partner to Deliver Holistic Weight Loss Support
What You Should Know:
- Mount Sinai Health System, a leading U.S. healthcare provider, and Noom, a pioneer in digital health and chronic disease prevention, have joined forces to offer patients a comprehensive approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
- The partnership aims to bridge the gap between doctor visits by providing patients with continuous digital support for behavior change while keeping their physicians informed of their progress.
Addressing the
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Edifecs and HealthEdge Partner to Streamline Healthcare Data Exchange
What You Should Know:
- Edifecs and HealthEdge, two leading healthcare technology companies, have announced a strategic partnership to natively integrate Edifecs’ EDI Gateway offerings with HealthEdge’s HealthRules Payer claims adjudication system.
- This partnership will enable organizations to confidently navigate complex regulatory landscapes while also laying the foundation for future advancements in healthcare administration.
Enhancing Healthcare Data
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Pomelo Care Acquires The Doula Network to Offer Virtual & In-Person Care
What You Should Know:
- Pomelo Care, a provider of evidence-based maternity care, has acquired The Doula Network, the largest network of credentialed, in-network doulas in the United States.
- The acquisition expands Pomelo's reach to over 15 million covered lives, including more than 1 in 6 Medicaid beneficiaries nationally. By integrating doula care into its evidence-based, hybrid care model, Pomelo is expanding access to high-quality care, improving outcomes for mothers
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Wellsheet, Wolters Kluwer Integrates AI-Powered Clinical Workflows with UpToDate
What You Should Know:
- Wellsheet, an innovative provider of AI-powered clinical workflows, announced a collaboration with Wolters Kluwer Health to integrate evidence-based content from UpToDate, their leading clinical decision support solution (CDS), into Wellsheet’s Smart EHR UI application.
- The integration aims to revolutionize the clinician experience by providing immediate access to crucial clinical information and tools, reducing cognitive overload, and ultimately
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Philips and Jackson Health System’s Collaboration Reduces Carbon Emissions in Patient Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Philips and Jackson Health System have released the findings of a collaborative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) demonstrating the substantial sustainability benefits of transitioning to Philips' next-generation monitoring solutions.
- The study, conducted at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Jackson North Medical Center, and Jackson South Medical Center, revealed a significant reduction in carbon emissions and waste, showcasing the potential for patient monitoring
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