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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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Omniscient Secures Series C Funding to Expand AI-Powered Brain Mapping
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- Omniscient (o8t®), a Sydney, Australia-based global leader in applying AI to unlock the secrets of the human brain, announced today the successful conclusion of its Series C funding round. This round brings the company's total capital raised to US$60M , marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.
- The funding round highlights the confidence of prominent Australian investors, including Will Vicars and Gina Rinehart, in Omniscient's vision and
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Verily Launches AI-Powered Chronic Care Solution, Lightpath
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- Verily, Alphabet's precision health subsidiary, today announced Lightpath, a next-generation chronic care solution designed to address the evolving needs of health plans and their members.
- The initial offering, Lightpath Metabolic, focuses on empowering individuals with cardiometabolic conditions to achieve and maintain their health goals. Open enrollment is targeted for early 2026.
Building on Success with Onduo
Lightpath Metabolic leverages the
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Canary Speech Secures $13M for AI-Powered Vocal Biomarkers
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- Canary Speech, Inc. (Canary), a pioneer in AI-powered voice biomarker technology, announced today it has closed a $13M Series A funding round.
- The round was led by Cortes Capital, LLC (Love’s Private Equity), with participation from Sorenson Communications, LLC., SMK (Japan), and Hackensack Meridian Health.
Canary's Cutting-Edge Technology
Canary Speech leverages vocal analysis to identify early signs of mental health and neurological conditions.
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Navigating the Digital Front Door: Overcoming Friction in New Patient Registration
In today's fast-paced digital age, traditional healthcare systems are under growing pressure to adapt their digital front-door strategies to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers. However, friction points stemming from the limitations of existing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems often stand in the way of progress, particularly as it relates to consumers who are attempting to register as new patients at health systems.
Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems are the cornerstone of
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Rimidi Partners with USC to Improve Postpartum Care for High-Risk Mothers
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- Rimidi, a leading digital health company specializing in remote patient monitoring, announced a new partnership with the University of South Carolina (USC) and an affiliated multispecialty clinic. Funded by The Duke Endowment, this initiative aims to improve postpartum care and outcomes for mothers in underserved communities, particularly those with high-risk pregnancies.
- The strategic collaboration brings together USC's research expertise, Rimidi's advanced
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DeepScribe AI Cuts Clinician Documentation Time at Texas Oncology
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- DeepScribe, a leader in ambient AI clinical documentation technology, is proud to announce its collaboration with Texas Oncology, a community-based oncology practice that covers most of Texas.
- Nearly 1,000 clinicians at more than 280 Texas Oncology locations will have the opportunity to use DeepScribe’s
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