Computer scientists at Stanford have created a deep learning algorithm to visually diagnose skin cancer that matched the performance of board-certified dermatologists, Stanford News reports. According to a recent paper published in the Jan. 25 issue of Nature, the final product based on a database of nearly 130,000 skin disease images was tested against 21 board-certified dermatologists and successfully matched the performance of the dermatologists in diagnosing the most common and deadliest
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KenSci Nabs $8.5M to Develop Machine Learning Apps for Healthcare
KenSci, a Seattle-based digital health startup building the world’s first vertically integrated machine learning platform for healthcare has raised $8.5 million in Series A funding led by Ignition Partners with participation from Osage University Partners and Mindset Ventures. The company plans to utilize the funding to scale its machine learning platform for predictive risk management and expand operations to support the company’s rapidly growing customer base.Incubated at the University of
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Cedars-Sinai + Techstars Healthcare Accelerator Unveils Second Class of 8 Digital Health Startups
Techstars Healthcare Accelerator, in partnership with Cedars-Sinai, today announced that 8 companies have been selected to participate in its second class. From artificial intelligence to new devices and disruptive services, these innovative healthcare-focused startups are working to transform health and healthcare delivery as part of the Los Angeles-based accelerator program.The three-month accelerator will offer mentorship and guidance from clinicians & administrators at Cedars-Sinai,
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Pfizer Pumps $9M Into Swedish Digital Health Firm AMRA to Abolish Outdated BMI with Precision Measurements
Pharmacy giant Pfizer has invested $9 million in AMRA, a Swedish digital health firm that transforms MR images into precise body composition measurements through its venture capital arm, Pfizer Venture Investments (PVI) co-led by Novo Seeds with participation from Industrifonden. The company plans to utilize the funding to further build its global presence and grow its network among researchers and pharmaceutical companies.Additionally, it has plans to establish a US subsidiary and expand its
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New York Digital Health Accelerator Showcases 6 Digital Health Startups at Demo Day
On Tuesday, the New York Digital Health Accelerator (NYDHA) – a five month program showcased six early and growth-stage digital health startups for healthcare providers and patients in the areas of care coordination, patient engagement, and workflow improvement. Each startup received $100k in up-front funding per company from a syndicate of leading venture capital and strategic investors.The Demo Day event marks the culmination of the five month program run by the Partnership Fund for New York
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Why Telehealth is Poised to Revolutionize Dermatology
Editor's Note: Dr. Robert M. Colton, MD is the Chairman of ClearlyDerm, a Florida-based dermatology practice. Dr. Colton previously co-founded MDVIP, a successful concierge medical practice which was sold to Proctor and Gamble in 2009.With its potential to cut costs and improve overall access to care, telehealth may be the innovation dermatologists have been waiting for.Like so many other industries, healthcare has had to adapt to a consumer base that increasingly prefers web-based services to
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American Well: 50 Million Americans Would Switch PCP to Get Video Visits
20% (50 million) of consumers would switch to a PCP that offers video visits if another primary care physician (PCP) in their area offers them, according to the Telehealth Index: 2017 Consumer Survey by American Well. The latest 2017 survey conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of American Well from August 19-23, 2016 among 2,100 adults ages 18 and older, and from September 28-30, 2016 among 2,007 U.S. adults ages 18 and older to measure consumer perceptions and
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Avizia Expands Virtual Care Platform to Clinical Staff Across 30 Specialties for Providers
Avizia, an end-to-end telehealth solution provider is expanding their existing enterprise virtual care platform to include clinical staff in 36 specialties with the launch of its provider network services. As part of the partnership with MLS Telehealth, a physician-run organization providing clinical staffing services in 50 states for more than a decade, Avizia will provide its customers access to industry-leading, highly credentialed, board certified physicians. This move marks the next
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Former Epic Engineers Raises $9M for EHR Integration API to Support Health IT Interoperability
Redox, an EHR integration API platform for developers and healthcare organizations has raised $9 million in Series B funding led by RRE Ventures with participation from existing investors .406 Ventures, HealthX Ventures, and Flybridge Capital Partners. The Madison, WI-based company plans to utilize the latest round of funding to accelerate its product roadmap along the way to building the industry standard platform for seamless interoperability between health technology developers and health
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GetWellNetwork Acquires Mobile Patient Platform Seamless Medical Systems
GetWellNetwork®, Inc., a provider of Interactive Patient Care™ (IPC) solutions has acquired Santa Fe, New Mexico-based Seamless Medical Systems. The acquisition of Seamless extends GetWellNetwork's fully integrated cross-continuum patient engagement platform to more than 150 clinics nationwide. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 2011, Seamless Medical Systems streamlines the patient journey through integrated digital patient intake and communications solutions
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