What You Should Know:
- LunaJoy Health, a FemTech company dedicated to improving women's mental health, has announced the launch of LunaCare, a novel integrated care program specifically focused on maternal mental health.
- The initiative is backed by $4.2M in fresh funding from a distinguished group of investors, including Y Combinator, FoundersX Fund, and Goodwater Capital.
Addressing Disparities and Transforming Care
LunaJoy Health's mission is to eliminate disparities
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Cerebral Pays $7M to Settle FTC Charges Over Data Privacy and Deceptive Practices
What You Should Know:
- Cerebral, a company offering online mental health services, has agreed to pay over $7 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges.
- The FTC alleged that Cerebral failed to secure and protect sensitive consumer data and misled them about cancellation policies.
Key Allegations Against Cerebral
Cerebral allegedly disclosed consumers' personal health information (including diagnoses and medication history) to third parties like LinkedIn,
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Butterfly Network Expands Maternal Health Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa with “Siyakubona” Program
What You Should Know:
- Butterfly Network, a company specializing in portable ultrasound technology, has announced the second phase of its ambitious maternal health program in Sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative, titled "Siyakubona" (meaning "we see you" in Zulu), aims to improve access to critical prenatal care for women in South Africa.
- By increasing access to portable ultrasound technology and proper training, the Siyakubona program has the potential to significantly improve
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Whistleblower Calls for Action Against 22 Digital Health Providers After FTC Busts Monument Inc.
What You Should Know:
- Whistleblower Aid, a non-profit organization supporting whistleblowers, is urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take action against 22 additional digital health providers following the recent FTC case against Monument Inc. This action banned Monument Inc. from sharing user data with third-party advertisers, a violation of patient privacy.
- This case highlights the importance of protecting patient data in the digital health industry. Whistleblower
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Almost 4 in 5 Physicians Employed By Hospitals, Health Systems, Corporate Entities
What You Should Know:
- A new study by Avalere commissioned by the Physicians Advocacy Institute (PAI) paints a clear picture: the landscape of US medical practice ownership is shifting dramatically. As of January 2024, a staggering 77.6% of US physicians are employed by hospitals, health systems, or corporate entities.
- The trend has been steadily increasing over the past five years, with over 44,000 practices acquired by these entities since 2019. Over 19,100 physicians left
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Elucent Medical Secures $42.5M to Advance iSI-Powered Surgical Navigation
What You Should Know:
- Elucent Medical, a leader in surgical navigation with its In-Site Spatial Intelligence (iSI) technology raises $42.5M in Series C funding, led by Vensana Capital and RC Capital with participation from existing investors.
- This significant investment will fuel the development and commercialization of Elucent's innovative EnVisio® and SmartClip® technologies, designed to improve precision and effectiveness in cancer surgery.
Pioneering In-Site Spatial
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Osso VR Launches Immersive Medical Training App for Apple Vision Pro
What You Should Know:
- Osso VR, the leader in immersive procedural training launches Osso Health, a medical training app designed for Apple Vision Pro.
- Now available on the App Store, Osso Health leverages the power of Apple Vision Pro to create an optimized learning experience for healthcare professionals and patients alike.
Bringing the Operating Room to Life
Osso Health seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, transporting users into a
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DeepScribe Now Available on AWS Marketplace for Streamlined Clinical Documentation
What You Should Know:
- DeepScribe, a leading company in ambient AI for clinical documentation, announced today the general availability of its platform on AWS Marketplace.
- By offering their platform on the AWS Marketplace, DeepScribe simplifies adoption for healthcare organizations seeking to leverage the power of AI for more efficient and accurate clinical documentation.
Simplified Acquisition for Healthcare Organizations
The AWS Marketplace listing offers
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VieCure Streamlines Cancer Care with Integrated E-Prescribing and Medication Management
What You Should Know:
- VieCure, a leading cancer care company, announced today that it's integrating DrFirst's e-prescribing and medication management solutions into its clinical decision support system.
- VieCure is a well-established point-of-care intelligence system specifically designed for community oncologists. Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), patient data, and a comprehensive oncology knowledge base, VieCure generates personalized treatment plans for cancer
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Digital Health Apps Graveyard: Why 53% Fail and How to Succeed
The digital market is flooded with health apps. Over 90,000 offers were introduced to patients and healthcare providers alike in 2020 alone, with this number continuing to rise in response to mounting healthcare system pressures.
It therefore comes as little surprise to learn that 53% of all digital health apps are uninstalled within 30 days of download. People are more than happy to trial them but fail to achieve continued adherence, oftentimes because the app hasn’t provided them with
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