Imagine a world where your smartphone becomes your first line of defense against illness – where artificial intelligence (AI) can assess symptoms, offer personalized advice, and guide you to the right care faster than ever before. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the rapidly emerging reality of AI-powered self-triage in healthcare. As patient needs grow more complex and healthcare systems strain under increasing demand, these innovative tools are poised to revolutionize how we access and
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Teal Health Raises $10M, Launches the First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening
What You Should Know:
- Teal Health, a women's health company dedicated to eliminating cervical cancer, announced today it has raised an additional $10M in seed funding led by Emerson Collective and Forerunner, with continued support from existing investors like Serena Ventures and Metrodora, and a new partnership with Labcorp.
- This latest investment brings the company's total funding to $23M and will support the upcoming launch of the Teal Wand™, a groundbreaking at-home
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Oncology: Caris and Ontada Combine Data to Drive Precision Medicine
What You Should Know:
- Caris Life Sciences® (Caris), a pioneer in precision medicine and next-generation AI TechBio innovation, announced a transformative collaboration with Ontada®, a leading organization in oncology real-world evidence, clinical education, and point-of-care technologies.
- This partnership aims to advance cancer research, enhance healthcare delivery systems, and drive precision oncology
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IntusCare Raises $11.5M to Expand Geriatric Care Solutions, Launches CareHub Platform
What You Should Know:
- IntusCare, a provider of predictive analytics solutions for geriatric care, announced it has secured $11.5M in a strategic follow-on financing round led by Deerfield Management, with participation from Citi Impact Fund, Jumpstart Nova, and other existing IntusCare investors..
- The new investment brings the company's total funding to over $27M, highlighting the growing demand for innovative solutions that improve care outcomes for seniors.
Introducing
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Ultrahuman, InsideTracker Partner to Bring Personalized Blood Testing to the US
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- Ultrahuman, a pioneer in advanced health optimization technology, announces a strategic partnership with InsideTracker, a personalized health platform supported by peer-reviewed research. This partnership brings Blood Vision, a preventive blood-testing platform that’s powered by the pioneering UltraTrace™ technology, to the United States.
- This marks an important milestone in helping
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SimonMed Integrates Siemens Healthineers Ultrasound for Enhanced Liver Disease Detection
What You Should Know:
- Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology company operating in over 180 countries, is pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare through innovation and sustainability. With approximately 71,000 employees, Siemens Healthineers generated €21.7 billion in revenue in fiscal 2023.
- The company focuses on imaging, diagnostics, cancer care, and minimally invasive therapies, enhanced by
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Overprescribing and Polypharmacy: Arine CEO Talks The Hidden Dangers of Amazon’s Same-Day Prescription Delivery
As ultra-fast prescription delivery services reshape medication access, healthcare providers face an urgent challenge: balancing patient convenience with medication safety. With 1 in 5 adults using five or more prescription drugs and medication-related problems consuming 1 in 6 healthcare dollars ($528B annually), the stakes are high.
In this interview, Yoona Kim, CEO of healthcare AI company Arine discusses how the evolution of prescription delivery services, while improving access, may
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UCSF and GE HealthCare Launch Care Innovation Hub to Advance Medical Imaging and Precision Medicine
What You Should Know:
- The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging and GE HealthCare have joined forces to establish a Care Innovation Hub, a collaborative research initiative focused on addressing critical clinical challenges in medical imaging and treatment.
- The Care Innovation Hub leverages the strengths of both academia and industry to translate novel technologies into clinical practice, ultimately improving patient care
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Amwell & Vida Health Partner to Expand Virtual Cardiometabolic Care Offerings
What You Should Know:
- Amwell (NYSE: AMWL), a provider of digital health solutions, announced a new partnership with Vida Health, a virtual cardiometabolic care provider.
- The strategic collaboration expands Amwell's clinical program portfolio, offering a comprehensive suite of cardiometabolic care services to its extensive network of health plans and employers.
Addressing the Cardiometabolic Health Crisis
Over 40% of American adults struggle with obesity, a major risk factor
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How Clinical Pharmacist-Led Telehealth Models Are Transforming Diabetes Care
Diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions of Americans, is on the rise. According to the CDC, 15.8% of the U.S. population now lives with diabetes. With over 38 million people managing this complex disease, effective care is essential. Yet, access to diabetes care has become increasingly challenging, especially for underserved communities. The closure of primary care clinics by major retail pharmacy chains has further strained access to care, leaving vulnerable populations without the
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