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- Health2047, the American Medical Association's venture studio dedicated to healthcare innovation, announced its investment in and launch from stealth of HEAL Security, a cognitive cybersecurity platform built specifically for the healthcare industry.
- Health2047's investment in HEAL Security underscores the urgent need for robust and specialized cybersecurity solutions within the healthcare industry. Their platform equips health systems with the necessary tools to
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Being Health Unveils $5.4M-Backed Modern Mental Health Practice in Lower Manhattan
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Being Health, a psychiatrist-founded modern mental health practice, launches today to bring the best of psychiatry, psychotherapy, novel treatments (such as ketamine infusion therapy), functional medicine and wellness services (such as acupuncture and nutrition) all under one roof for a seamless patient experience in New York City.Being Health has raised $5.4 million to date in funding from 18 Park and HDS Capital.
Personalising Access to Mental Health
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Culmination Bio and Merck Announce R&D Collaboration in Autoimmune Disease Research
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Culmination Bio, a data and technology company combining clinical and biospecimen data, announced an R&D collaboration with Merck, known as MSD, outside the United States and Canada, initially in the area of autoimmune disease.Under the terms of the master agreement, Merck will have access to both clinical (Electronic Health Records, labs, medications) and paired biospecimen (tissue and blood) data from several cohorts of various sizes and qualifications. This
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Maven Clinic Partners with WellTheory to Offer Employees Autoimmune Care
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WellTheory, a first-of-its-kind virtual solution for the 50 million Americans suffering with autoimmune disease, today announced its first employer partnership with Maven Clinic, the world's largest virtual clinic for women's and family health.Beginning today, Maven Clinic employees now have free access to WellTheory’s platform that offers evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle coaching to reduce autoimmune symptoms.
WellTheory's Holistic Program for Autoimmune
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Unlocking Patient Insights with Conversational AI in Healthcare
Healthcare leaders should champion human-AI collaboration by having people work with AI to validate insights and develop engagement strategies. Organizations can — and should — implement conversational AI because it allows leaders to identify actionable areas of change and protects individuals’ privacy and identities.
Yet while these organizations recognize the merit of sharing these conversations enterprise-wide, many worry that doing so will compromise data privacy and compliance. But
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Upfront Hires Tech Strategist Ryan Royal as CTO
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Health tech leader Upfront, recognized for its industry-leading patient engagement platform, has announced the appointment of Ryan Royal as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
- Joining Upfront's executive leadership team, Royal will be responsible for overseeing the company's product roadmap, scaling global engineering teams, and driving new innovation strategies. His expertise is crucial as Upfront invests in next-generation reporting and analytics, as well as
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2023 Health IT Recap: M&A Shifts, VC Squeezes, and Market Trends
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- After a decade of unchecked expansion, the health IT market faced a reality check in 2023, according to a new report from Healthcare Growth Partners.
- The report, January 2024 Health IT Market Review reveals runaway inflation, rising interest rates, and a tech valuation reset tempered investor enthusiasm and led to a correction in valuations across both M&A and investment activity. However, despite the challenges, there were signs of a rebound in late 2023,
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Optum Perks Launches $25 Telehealth Solution, Making Affordable Healthcare More Accessible
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- Optum Perks, the leading prescription discount provider launches its new telehealth solution, offering affordable on-demand care and prescription treatments for a wide range of conditions, starting at just $25.
- The new telehealth offering expands its commitment to affordability and accessibility, ensuring everyone has a chance at quality care, regardless of insurance status.
No video calls, no appointments, just fast, affordable relief
Optum Perks' online
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Kroger, Visory Health Partner to Make Healthcare More Affordable for Women & Families
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- Visory Health, a women-led, patient-first health tech platform, and Kroger, a leading grocery store chain, have joined forces to offer increased access to affordable healthcare for women, families, and underserved communities across the U.S.
- The strategic partnership combines Kroger's extensive reach with Visory Health's mission-driven prescription savings solutions, creating a powerful alliance for positive change.
Visory Health: Championing Affordability for
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Innovaccer and Wolters Kluwer Join Forces to Tame Unstructured Data
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- The healthcare industry sits on a goldmine of data, yet 97% of it remains unused, according to the World Economic Forum. To unlock the immense potential of this information, digital healthcare leader Innovaccer has joined forces with Wolters Kluwer, a global provider of professional information and software solutions.
- The strategic partnership aims to transform raw data into actionable insights, ultimately improving patient care and driving healthcare
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