What You Should Know:
- Walgreens, a leading pharmacy chain, is making a significant push into the specialty pharmacy market with the launch of "Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy."
- The new $25B initiative expands access to care for patients with complex, chronic conditions while driving profitability for the company.
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy: A Holistic Approach
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy aims to break down barriers within the healthcare system. By leveraging
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Commons Clinic Invests $9.75M in Ambulatory Spine Surgery, Launches “Theater” Platform to Revolutionize MSK Care
What You Should Know:
- Commons Clinic, a leader in value-based musculoskeletal (MSK) care, has announced two significant moves to revolutionize the way patients receive orthopedic treatment.
- The company invested $9.75M in Marina Orthopedic & Spine Institute (MOSI), a prominent Los Angeles surgery center, and unveiled its novel platform, Theater.
Commons Clinic Invests in Ambulatory Center Excellence
The investment in MOSI strengthens Commons Clinic's network of
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FemTech: Midi Health Secures $60M to Expand Virtual Clinic for Perimenopause and Menopause
What You Should Know:
- Midi Health, a virtual clinic for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause, has secured $60M in Series B funding led by Emerson Collective, bringing Midi Health's total funding to $100M.
- The investment highlights a growing national focus on women's health, particularly during midlife transitions. With over 1.2 billion women globally entering perimenopause or menopause by 2030, and 85% experiencing symptoms that can significantly impact their lives, the
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Truveta Unveils Largest Mother-Child EHR Dataset for Pregnancy and Pediatric Research
What You Should Know:
- Truveta, a data company dedicated to "Saving Lives with Data," announced today the launch of the most comprehensive mother-child electronic health record (EHR) dataset ever assembled.
- Truveta's dataset surpasses traditional claims-based datasets, which often lack clinical details and have reporting delays. By offering comprehensive, longitudinal EHR data, Truveta empowers researchers to conduct more rigorous and impactful studies, ultimately improving
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UnitedHealth Group Shutters Optum Virtual Care Business
What You Should Know:
- UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of the Optum health services division, announced the closure of its Optum Virtual Care business, Endpoints News first reports. Optum Virtual Care offered 24/7 access to virtual consultations with board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners across all 50 states.
- On April 18th, Optum Virtual Care employees were informed of the shutdown, with some reportedly having last days in July according to a Seeking
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Owlet Partners with Wheel to Simplify Access to In-Home Infant Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Owlet, a provider of smart infant monitoring technology, announced a strategic partnership with Wheel, a prominent virtual healthcare provider.
- The partnership empowers Wheel's network of clinicians to prescribe Owlet's BabySat, an FDA-cleared infant pulse oximeter. This innovative device, featuring a comfortable sock design, allows caregivers to effectively monitor their baby's health vitals at home. This collaboration fosters closer collaboration
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Thirty Madison & Talkspace Partner to Expand Mental Health Access for Women
What You Should Know:
- Thirty Madison, the company behind Keeps, Cove, and Nurx, announced a major partnership with Talkspace, a leading online therapy provider.
- The strategic collaboration aims to significantly expand access to comprehensive mental health services for over half a million women.
Partnership Details
Under the agreement, Talkspace becomes the recommended therapy partner for Thirty Madison's Nurx and Cove brands. Nurx, a leader in women's healthcare, and
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Stellar Sleep Adds New Integrations with Fitbit, Oura Ring and Apple Health
What You Should Know:
- Stellar Sleep, a provider of digital solutions for chronic insomnia management, announced a significant upgrade to its app today.
- These new features aim to further empower users to track their sleep patterns and access personalized content designed to improve sleep quality and duration.
Impact of Chronic Insomnia
Chronic insomnia, characterized by sleep issues occurring at least three nights a week for three months or more, affects over 25
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Intermountain Health Receives $1.9M Colorado Grant to Hire Frontline Healthcare Job Seekers
What You Should Know:
- Intermountain Health, a healthcare provider, has been awarded a $1.9 million grant from Colorado's Opportunity Now program.
- The grant will be used to launch Pathfinders, an innovative initiative designed to address workforce shortages in the healthcare sector.
Opportunity Now Colorado Grant Fuels Innovation
The Opportunity Now Colorado grant program is a Colorado government initiative designed to foster job creation and empower the state's
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WebMD Ignite Unveils HealthHub Interactive to Support Health Plans’ Clinical Programs
What You Should Know:
- WebMD Ignite, a full-service growth partner for organizations across the healthcare industry, today announced HealthHub Interactive for health plans, a suite of new technology-driven solutions specifically designed to power health plan clinical programs.
- HealthHub Interactive bundles three proven WebMD Ignite
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