Cell and gene therapies have the potential to revolutionize medicine. These groundbreaking treatments use living cells to target and treat disease, and they will have a profound impact on the treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, and beyond. However, while scientific advancements in this field are accelerating quickly, manufacturing these treatments has remained costly and slow.
The access gap between patients eligible for cell therapy and those able to receive treatment is overwhelming.
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Foresite Capital Closes $900M Fund Targeting Precision Medicine & Innovation
What You Should Know:
- Foresite Capital, a San Francisco, CA-based healthcare and life sciences investment firm, announced today the successful closing of its sixth fund with a significant $900M in capital commitments. This new fund fuels Foresite's mission to invest in groundbreaking technologies across the healthcare spectrum.
- Fund VI attracted a diverse group of limited partners, including university endowments, charitable foundations, medical institutions, pension funds,
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NeuroFlow Acquires Owl, Creating Behavioral Health Measurement Powerhouse
What You Should Know:
- NeuroFlow, a provider of behavioral health technology infrastructure, announced the acquisition of Owl, a measurement-based care (MBC) technology company.
- The strategic acquisition positions NeuroFlow as a leader in behavioral health measurement and engagement, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions for a wider range of healthcare settings.
- While expanding its reach and service offerings, NeuroFlow remains dedicated to customer collaboration
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Wheel Launches AI-Powered Platform for Virtual Care, Horizon
What You Should Know:
- Wheel, a leading provider of telehealth and virtual care solutions, announces the launch of its AI-driven Horizon™ platform.
- Horizon sets a new standard in care delivery by using AI to provide health plans, digital health solution providers, and life sciences companies with an 'easy button' to instantly scale
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University Hospitals Deploys Aidoc’s AI-Enabled Solutions Across Enterprise
What You Should Know:
- University Hospitals (UH) is revolutionizing patient care with the implementation of Aidoc's comprehensive AI platform (aiOS™) across its entire healthcare network.
- By integrating Aidoc's AI platform, UH minimizes technical hurdles and fosters a collaborative environment for ongoing AI optimization. This empowers UH to prioritize its core mission – exceptional patient care. With the aid of AI technology, UH can ensure every patient receives the most
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DexCare Secures Strategic Investments from Tampa General, Community Health Network, Texa Health
What You Should Know:
- DexCare, Inc., a provider of care orchestration platforms for health systems, announced today the addition of three strategic investors: Community Health Network, Tampa General Hospital, and Texas Health Resources.
- These new partners join DexCare's impressive roster of existing health system investors, including Providence, Kaiser Permanente, and Mass-General Brigham.
Industry Backing Fuels Growth
This strategic investment, led by ICONIQ Growth
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First Successful Implant of FDA-Approved Duo Venous Stent System Offers New Hope for Chronic Venous Insufficiency Patients
What You Should Know:
- A new era in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) began on June 11th, 2024, with the successful implantation of the Philips Duo Venous Stent System outside of a clinical trial setting.
- Dr. Erin Murphy, a leading vascular surgeon at Atrium Health's Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, performed the procedure, marking a significant milestone for patients suffering from this debilitating condition.
CVI: A Common Yet Complex
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Komodo Health Unveils Integrated Patient Insurance Dataset for Life Sciences
What You Should Know:
- Komodo Health, a provider of real-world healthcare data and analytics, today announced the launch of Komodo Patient Insurance™ (KPI).
- The new offering delivers the most comprehensive view of patient insurance status available, encompassing over 200 million de-identified U.S. patient lives.
KPI: Unprecedented Depth and Accuracy
KPI surpasses traditional solutions by providing in-depth insights into a patient's pharmacy and medical insurance
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Cerebral Settles FTC Charges Over Data Privacy and Deceptive Practices
What You Should Know:
- The Department of Justice (DOJ), in conjunction with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced a settlement with Cerebral Inc., a telehealth company, resolving allegations of data privacy violations, deceptive practices, and misleading cancellation procedures.
- The government, however, is continuing its case against Cerebral's former CEO and other executives, along with separate telehealth companies founded by the former CEO.
Cerebral Settles
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HEALWELL AI Acquires VeroSource for $24.5M to Bolster AI-Powered Preventative Care Platform
What You Should Know:
- HEALWELL AI (TSX: AIDX), a leader in AI-powered preventative healthcare, announced today it has agreed to acquire VeroSource Solutions Inc., a healthcare technology company focused on data solutions and digital healthcare platforms.
- The acquisition, valued at approximately $24.5M, is expected to significantly enhance HEALWELL's capabilities in early disease detection and improve patient outcomes. By combining HEALWELL's AI expertise with VeroSource's data
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