What You Should Know:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a new partnership with Visana Health, a virtual women's health clinic, to provide its members with expanded access to comprehensive and convenient care.
- The collaboration reinforces Blue Cross' commitment to supporting women's health and addressing the unique needs of its members.
Virtual Care Option Provides Comprehensive Support for Women
Research indicates that women
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myTomorrows Introduces Next-Generation AI Platform for Precision Trial Matching
What You Should Know:
- myTomorrows, a global health technology company connecting patients and physicians with all possible pre-approval treatment options, today announced the launch of its next-generation AI platform.
- Designed to streamline clinical trial recruitment, the platform supercharges how physicians search, pre-screen, and refer patients — helping trial sponsors accelerate enrollment, enhance
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Teladoc Health Acquires Catapult Health for $65M
What You Should Know:
- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) today announced the acquisition of Catapult Health, a provider of virtual preventive care service in an all-cash transaction for $65M, with up to $5M in additional contingent earnout consideration. Catapult Health’s trailing twelve-month revenue was approximately $30M as of the third quarter of 2024.
- The strategic move strengthens Teladoc Health's comprehensive suite of integrated solutions and expands its capabilities
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Miist Therapeutics Raises $7M to Develop Inhaled Medicines with Physics-Based Approach
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- Miist Therapeutics, a pioneering company developing inhaled medicines with a focus on rapid drug delivery raises $7M ina seed funding round led by Refactor Capital with participation from 1517 Fund, Freeflow Ventures, and others,
- The investment will accelerate the development of Miist's innovative therapies for smoking addiction and migraine.
Fast-Acting Therapies for Smoking Addiction and Migraine
Miist's therapies address a significant unmet
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Affineon Health Raises $5M for AI-Powered Physician Inbox Management
What You Should Know:
- Affineon Health, a leader in AI-powered solutions to streamline the inbox for healthcare physicians and providers, today announced successfully closing a $5 million oversubscribed funding round.
- GPG Ventures led the seed round with participation from existing investor, AI Fund, and several other new investors.The funding enables Affineon to accelerate product development, expand its fast-growing market presence, and deepen its impact on one of healthcare’s most
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NBA Players Gain Access to Advanced Biomarker Testing Through NBPA/Function Health Partnership
What You Should Know:
- Function Health, a health management platform, today announced a partnership with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) to provide active and retired NBA players with access to advanced biomarker testing and AI-driven health insights.
- The collaboration marks a significant step forward in athlete health, empowering players to take control of their well-being and optimize their performance both on and off the court.
NBA Players Gain
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Flatiron Health and Exact Sciences Partner to Accelerate Clinical Evidence Generation for MRD Testing in Oncology
What You Should Know:
- Flatiron Health, a leading technology company focused on improving cancer care announced a strategic partnership with Exact Sciences, a pioneer in cancer screening and diagnostics to accelerate clinical evidence generation for Exact Sciences' molecular residual disease (MRD) test, Oncodetect™.
- The collaboration will leverage Flatiron's innovative clinical research platform and extensive network of community oncology practices to study the test's performance
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Color Health Report Reveals Gaps in Employer Cancer Benefits
What You Should Know:
- Color Health, a provider of precision health solutions released its second annual Employer Insights Report, revealing a disconnect between employer priorities and the reality of cancer care benefits offered to employees.
- The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, explores how benefits leaders make decisions regarding cancer program benefits, including their current offerings, perceived effectiveness, and strategies for managing costs.
Disconnect
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Obesity Management: Researchers Develop New Tool to Measure Food Noise
What You Should Know:
- A new study published in the journal Obesity introduces the Food Noise Questionnaire (FNQ), the first scientifically validated tool to assess and quantify food noise.
- The breakthrough offers researchers and clinicians a new way to understand and address this often-overlooked factor in weight management.
Impact of Food Noise
Food noise – the constant stream of thoughts about food, what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat – has become a
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70% of People with Diabetes Feel Stigma: Abbott Survey Reveals Challenges
What You Should Know:
- A recent survey and film conducted by Abbott reveals the significant impact of stigma and misconceptions on people living with diabetes.
- The survey, which polled over 2,600 people with diabetes across eight countries, including the United States, revealed that nearly 70% believe there is stigma associated with their condition.
Impact of Misconceptions and Stereotypes on People with Diabetes
People living with diabetes – which now includes
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