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- Float, a healthcare marketplace focused on delivering in-home care for chronic illnesses, has secured $10M in Series A funding led by Canvas Ventures with participation from Wave Capital, Y Combinator, Burst Capital, and Also Capital. The round also included angel investor participation from several tech industry founders and leaders including Max Mullen, Co-founder of Instacart, Andrew Bartynski, Vice President of Strategy and Operations at ASRI, Brian Pokorny, former
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Verantos Bolsters Real-World Data Network with 7M Patient Records from CuriMeta
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- Verantos, the leader in high-quality real-world evidence (RWE) forms a strategic partnership with CuriMeta to expand Verantos' Research Network with de-identified data from 7 million patients,
- The collaboration will enhance the depth and reach of real-world data (RWD) available to life science organizations.
Enhancing RWD Quality and Accessibility
The Verantos Research Network is a unique platform that gathers data from various sources, including academic
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CentralReach Appoints David Stevens as First-Ever Head of Generative AI
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- CentralReach, the leading provider of software for ABA and multi-disciplinary providers treating Autism and IDD, announced the appointment of David Stevens as its first-ever Head of GenerativeAI (GenAI).
- In this newly created role, Stevens will lead a team dedicated to designing, developing, and piloting GenAI features for CentralReach's software suite, cari. The company currently boasts over 20 GenAI solutions in various stages of development, with a focus
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Illinois Teens Gain Free Access to Mental Health Support Through Kooth Digital Health
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- Kooth Digital Health, a platform for youth mental health and well-being, has partnered with Aetna Better Health® of Illinois to provide free mental health resources to thousands of teens and young people in the state. This one-year collaboration aims to address the critical need for accessible mental health care for Illinois youth.
- The partnership builds on Kooth's successful track record. Over 17 million people worldwide currently have access to Kooth's platform,
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InStride Health Secures $30M to Expand Access to Pediatric Mental Healthcare
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- InStride Health, a leader in outpatient treatment for childhood anxiety and OCD closes oversubscribed $30M Series B funding round led by General Catalyst with participation from existing investors .406 Ventures, Valtruis, Mass General Brigham Ventures, and Hopelab Foundation.
- The latest investment brings InStride Health's total funding to $56M and will help fuel the company's mission of providing high-quality, accessible mental healthcare to young
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Sutter Health Partners with Abridge to Reduce Clinician Burnout with GenAI-Powered Documentation
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- Sutter Health, a leading California healthcare system, announced a major collaboration with Abridge, a company specializing in generative AI for clinical documentation.
- The strategic partnership aims to transform the way physicians document patient interactions, ultimately improving patient care and reducing physician burnout.
Abridge: Streamlining Documentation and Freeing Up Physician Time
Physicians nationwide spend a significant amount of time on
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Tufts Medicine, Curai Partner to Expand Virtual Care Access in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
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- Tufts Medicine, a leading healthcare system, and Curai Health, an AI-powered virtual clinic, have joined forces to expand access to high-quality virtual care for patients across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
- The collaboration aims to provide convenient and affordable healthcare options through the MyTuftsMed patient portal app.
Seamless Integration with MyTuftsMed App
Through a new feature within the MyTuftsMed app, patients can share their health
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GE HealthCare Unveils AI-Enabled Urology Software Feature Prostate Volume Assist
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- GE HealthCare, a leader in ultrasound-guided urology solutions, has announced the launch of Prostate Volume Assist (PVA).
- The AI-powered solution is designed to empower urologists with faster and more efficient prostate volume measurement, ultimately aiding in earlier diagnosis and more informed treatment decisions for prostate cancer.
Prostate Volume: A Crucial Measurement in Prostate Cancer Management
Prostate volume plays a critical role in prostate
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Sagility Acquires BirchAI: Boosting Healthcare Engagement with Generative AI
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- Sagility, a healthcare services provider acquires BirchAI, a Seattle-based company specializing in cloud-based, AI-powered customer support solutions. This strategic move strengthens Sagility's commitment to leveraging technology for a more efficient and impactful healthcare experience.
- The acquisition broadens Sagility’s analytics and automation-backed healthcare engagement services that it provides to large national payers, Blues plans, regional payers, health
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Brightside Health Secures $33M to Expand Access to Mental Healthcare
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- Brightside Health, a teletherapy provider for depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, raises $33M in Series C funding led by S32.
- The funding round, which included participation from existing investors alongside new partners like Kennedy Lewis, Time BioVentures, and Anne Wojcicki's Redwood Pacific, will fuel Brightside Health's expansion plans.
- The funding comes on the heels of the company's recent expansion into Medicaid and Medicare programs, along
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