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The Funding: UnityAI has closed an $8.5M in Series A funding round led by Third Prime, with participation from Nashville Capital Network, Whistler Capital Partners, and others, bringing its total capital raised to $15M.The Technology: The company is deploying an "agentic AI workforce." Unlike passive software that simply organizes information, these AI agents actively execute multi-step operational tasks across patient operations (scheduling, follow-ups, referrals) and
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Personalized, Measurable, Flexible: The Next Generation of Digital Health Networks
New innovation breeds new complexity, and that’s exactly what we’ve seen in the digital health market. Over the past decade, employers have invested heavily in point solutions to help address nearly every conceivable health need, spanning mental health, diabetes, musculoskeletal (MSK) care, sleep, maternity, weight management, and more.
The intent makes sense: meet the diverse needs and close the gaps in care for your workforce. Yet in practice, it almost always creates a fragmented
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Withings and 9amHealth Partner to Overhaul Virtual Obesity Care
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The Partnership: Withings Health Solutions, a pioneer in connected health hardware, has partnered with 9amHealth, a leader in virtual cardiometabolic care, to deploy remote patient monitoring devices across employer-sponsored obesity programs.The Hardware: 9amHealth members will utilize the Withings Body Pro 2 cellular scale to monitor advanced body composition, alongside the BPM Pro 2 blood pressure monitor for select high-risk patients.The Clinical ROI: According to a
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KeyCare Raises $27.4M to Build an Epic-Native, AI-Powered Virtual Workforce
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The Funding: KeyCare, the nation's first Epic-based virtual care company, has closed a $27.4M financing round, bringing its total capital raised to over $55M led by HealthX Ventures, with participation from standard venture firms (8VC, LRVHealth, BOLD Capital Partners) alongside a massive syndicate of strategic health system partners, including WellSpan Health, Allina Health, and UChicago Ventures.The Differentiator: Instead of acting as a standalone, direct-to-consumer
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M&A: Quantum Health Acquires Virtual Care Provider CirrusMD
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The Deal: Healthcare navigation giant Quantum Health has acquired CirrusMD, a premier on-demand virtual care provider. Financial details of the acquition were not disclosed. The Scale: The combined entity now boasts over 2,300 employees (internally dubbed "Healthcare Warriors") and serves more than 20 million members across public and private sector organizations in the U.S.The Clinical Hook: CirrusMD brings a chat-first, 24/7/365 virtual care model that connects patients
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PHTI Evaluates Virtual GI Solutions: Clinical Outcomes and Cost Savings for IBS and IBD
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The Market Burden: Gastrointestinal (GI) conditions affect one in five adults in the United States and generate a staggering $112 billion in annual healthcare spending. Furthermore, gastroenterology has the third longest wait time for specialists in the country.The Assessment: In it’s latest report, The Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) evaluated five virtual GI solutions: Ayble Health, Cylinder Health, Digbi Health, Oshi Health, and Salvo Health.Wraparound
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Medbridge Launches Hybrid Pathway to Prevent Workplace MSK Injuries
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The Launch: Digital care leader Medbridge has introduced a new Occupational Health Pathway, available within its Medbridge One Care platform.The Market Problem: Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders stemming from repetitive motion injuries account for approximately 28% of all serious work injuries. Strikingly, 35% of these injuries occur within an employee's first year on the job.The Shift to Proactive Care: Traditional workforce health solutions are often strictly on-site and
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Designing Telehealth for Every Age: What Providers Need to Know About Serving Older Adults
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Telehealth’s biggest barrier for older adults isn’t lack of interest or access, but design choices that overlook cognitive, sensory, and usability needs.Age-inclusive design, like simpler interfaces, fewer steps, accessibility features, and caregiver support, can significantly improve virtual care experiences.Clinicians play a critical role, and targeted training focused on empathy, communication, and aging-related challenges is as important as technical proficiency.Designing
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RadNet’s $269M AI Play: DeepHealth Acquires French AI Gleamer
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The Acquisition: RadNet, a massive U.S. outpatient imaging provider, is acquiring Paris-based radiology AI company Gleamer for up to €230M ($269.05M) in an all-cash transaction. Gleamer will be integrated into RadNet’s digital health subsidiary, DeepHealth.The Market Position: The combination of DeepHealth and Gleamer creates the largest provider of clinical radiology AI solutions worldwide, covering MRI, CT, X-ray, Mammography, and Ultrasound modalities.The Financial
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