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Exo® (pronounced “echo”), a medical imaging software and devices company, today announced its FDA-cleared cardiac and lung artificial intelligence (AI) applications are now available on Exo Iris™, Exo’s high-performance handheld ultrasound device. With affordable, AI-powered medical imaging in a pocket-sized device, caregivers can get to answers immediately to accelerate diagnosis and create new care pathways for heart failure patients at the point of care. As
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Ultrahuman Opens U.S. Manufacturing Facility for Wearable Rings
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- With smart ring market leadership within its sights, Ultrahuman has today announced plans to open a manufacturing facility poised to accelerate its production capacity.
- The UltraFactory will be located in Indiana. It opens within the next six months and will be the launchpad for Ultrahuman’s next phase of growth.
Ultrahuman Sets Industry Benchmark with Launch of
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Medixine & Nonin Medical to Co-Develop Remote Patient Monitoring Services
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- Finnish health tech company Medixine has strengthened its presence in the U.S. market, announcing a deepened technological partnership with Nonin Medical, a leading manufacturer of wearable and noninvasive medical monitoring devices.
- With the U.S. market for remote patient monitoring expected to
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The Future of Human Health May Require Unlocking Access to Our Health Data
The synergy of artificial intelligence (AI) and medical imaging has opened new horizons for healthcare. AI-mediated computer vision has been in use in oncology for more than 20 years; however, its arrival in other medical fields, notably dentistry, is more recent. Dentistry is particularly notable here, because while relatively few people have seen an oncologist, almost everyone sees a dentist at least every few years. The application of AI in dentistry, thus, extends to a much broader
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AccessHope Secures $33M to Expand Cancer Care Expertise
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- AccessHope, a company revolutionizing how cancer patients receive cutting-edge treatment plans secures $33M in a Series B funding round led by City of Hope, a prominent cancer research and treatment organization.
- The company plans to use the investment to fuel AccessHope's next phase of growth as a standalone company.
New CEO Bradley Kreick Takes the Helm
To spearhead this growth trajectory, AccessHope has appointed seasoned healthcare
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GE HealthCare & Elekta Expand to Streamline Radiation Therapy for Cancer Patients
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- Just weeks after acquiring MIM Software, a leader in medical imaging analysis and AI solutions, GE HealthCare strengthens its commitment to improving cancer care through a deeper collaboration with Elekta, a leader in precision radiation oncology.
- The strategic partnership aims to revolutionize radiation therapy workflows and ultimately benefit both patients and healthcare providers.
Addressing Challenges in Radiation Therapy
Nearly two-thirds of
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Pelvital Closes $5M in Expand Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment
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- Pelvital USA, Inc., a leading women's health innovator, has announced the successful closing of an oversubscribed $5M seed-plus funding round. The investment round was led by Boomerang Ventures with new investors including Pier 70 Ventures, Life Science Angels, Tech Coast Angels Orange County, and Blue Pacific Fund.
- This additional $2.32M funding will significantly accelerate the commercialization of Flyte, their novel treatment for stress urinary
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Availity Appoints Sean Barrett as Chief Product Officer
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- Availity, the nation's leading real-time health information network, has announced the appointment of Sean Barrett as its new Chief Product Officer.
- Barrett boasts a distinguished background in healthcare technology, with a proven track record of driving innovation. He will spearhead Availity's product strategy and development, ensuring their solutions continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of both healthcare providers and payers.
Barrett
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Nibble Health Officially Re-Launches As Standard Practice, Changing How Medical Practices Operate
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- Standard Practice, a voice-AI platform that automates medical practices’ outbound calls to insurance and pharmacies, today announced its official re-launch into the healthcare market since pivoting from Nibble Health.
- Co-founded by reformed investment banker Steven Greene and technical product and engineering leader Phil Markunas, Standard Practice offers a transformative healthcare solution designed to streamline administrative tasks and enhance revenue
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Laurie McGraw Joins Transcarent as Executive Vice President
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- Transcarent, the One Place for Health and Care appoints Laurie McGraw as Executive Vice President.
- Reporting to CEO Glen Tullman, Ms. McGraw will support Transcarent’s commercial endeavors across business and channel development.
McGraw Bio/Background
Ms. McGraw is a leader with experience in healthcare innovation, holding positions at the American Medical Association (AMA) and Allscripts. She is a champion for health equity and women's
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