Mendel.ai, a San Francisco-based startup has raised $2 million in seed funding co-led by DCM Ventures and Bootstrap Lab to launch a new artificial intelligence engine for doctors. The company has developed a new artificial intelligence engine that enables doctors and patients to more quickly find the best diagnostic and treatment methods available for their patients’ medical conditions.Founded by Dr. Karim Galil, Mendel.ai has developed a sophisticated algorithm that understands the
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Novo Nordisk & Glooko Launch Integrated Diabetes Management App
Novo Nordisk and Glooko has announced the launch of their new integrated diabetes management app, Cornerstones4Care (C4C app) for patients. The C4C mobile app integrates Novo Nordisk's extensive knowledge of diabetes and personalized patient support with Glooko's digital platform and data analytics expertise. Cornerstones4Care Powered by Glooko AppThe integrated app concept will initially enable people with diabetes to easily measure and track their blood glucose, activity and meals all in one
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Wellframe Lands $15M to Expand Mobile-Enabled Care Management Platform
Wellframe, a Boston, MA-based mobile-enabled care management solution provider has raised $15 million in Series B funding led by F-Prime Capital, with participation from existing investors including DFJ. The company plans to utilize the funding to develop their care management platform and expand its business reach. The latest round brings total funds raised by the company to $25 million.Founded in 2011, Wellframe enables leading health plans and at-risk providers to better leverage their care
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89% of Hospitals Have Made Investments in Digital Patient Engagement Tools
According to a new Spyglass Consulting Group report, 89 percent of hospitals and health systems have made significant investments in digital patient engagement tools. These digital patient engagement tools will help transform the way patients and family members are engaged, educated, and empowered.The “Trends in Digital Patient Engagement 2017” report findings are derived from more than 100 in-depth interviews with healthcare professionals over a three-month period starting in January 2017.
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Solera Health Raises $18.3M to Expand Integrated Chronic Disease Prevention Services
Solera Health, a technology-enabled personalized preventive health network has raised $18.3 million in Series B funding led by Adams Street Partners. Existing strategic investors Blue Cross Blue Shield Venture Partners, Sandbox Industries and social impact fund SJF Ventures also participated in the round. The latest round brings the company’s total capital raised to $30.3 million.Solera plans to use the funding to meet market demand for the Medicare DPP benefit in addition to expanding its
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3 ACOs to Implement eClinicalWorks Population Health Management Solution
Central Florida ACO, NEXT ACO of Nature Coast, and Space Coast ACO has selected eClinicalWorks Population Health Management for their combined 90 providers and more than 17,000 beneficiaries. The implementation will assist all three organizations in closing the gaps in the coordination of care, manage cost and utilization, and improve clinical quality outcomes.The eClinicalWorks Population Health Management solution provides the organizations with visibility into a patient’s care across all
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Nomad Health Launches Freelance Nursing Marketplace to Address Nursing Shortages
Nomad Health, a technology company that is simplifying the $15B temporary healthcare staffing industry has announced the launch of its nursing marketplace platform to address the nation’s critical nursing shortage. Starting in Texas today and soon nationwide, nurses can now use Nomad to find short-term clinical work in hospitals and health systems, officially bringing the nursing profession into the modern gig economy.Nomad Health streamlines healthcare hiring by removing third party recruitment
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Genomic Analysis Startup Genoox Raises $6M to Expand in the US Market
Genoox, the genomic analysis company making it easier for doctors, clinicians, and researchers to analyze and act on genetic sequencing data has raised $6 million in funding led by Inimiti Capital Partners and Glilot Capital Partners. With this investment, Genoox will also be expanding their genomic services into the U.S. healthcare market, providing medical facilities with innovative solutions to help solve real and pressing healthcare problems. Genoox has an international footprint, with a
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15 Reasons Why 2017 Will Be A Banner Year for Digital Health Funding
Digital health funding reached a record-breaking total of $3.5B across a total of 188 digital health deals in the first half of 2017, according to a new report from Rock Health, a full-service venture fund dedicated to digital health. The findings reveal that despite the recent election and upcoming repeal of the ACA, the spike in digital health investments are not an anomaly, but an indication of increased interest in the digital health sector.The Digital Health Funding Midyear Update report
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The Most Surprising Health Wearables Trend of Q2 2017?
One of the stories that is gaining traction in the health wearables space is the reality that sensors are becoming less expensive and increasingly commoditized. It’s no longer enough for health wearables makers to leverage better sensors to attract consumer interest. Instead, they must develop more holistic offerings with software that makes wearables smarter and more useful.This is one reason why wearables makers in the United States, India and other parts of the world are focusing increasingly
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