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M&A: DoseSpot and Arrive Health Merge to Form Interra Health, Advancing ePrescribing Price Transparency
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The Deal: Healthcare tech companies DoseSpot and Arrive Health have officially merged to form Interra Health.The Backers: The deal is backed by Bain Capital Tech Opportunities as the majority owner, with PSG (DoseSpot's former majority owner), Providence, and UPMC Enterprises holding minority stakes.The Scale: The combined entity is already profitable, growing at approximately 40% annually, and is projected to exceed $100 million in revenue in 2026. Together, they serve
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BrainCheck Raises $13M to Expand AI-Assisted Cognitive Care
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The Funding: BrainCheck has raised an additional $13M in Series A financing, led by Next Coast Ventures, with participation from S3 Ventures and UPMC Enterprises.The Tech: The company's flagship product, BrainCheck Assess™, is an FDA Class II digital cognitive assessment tool. It offers 29 validated screeners and care planning tools designed to integrate seamlessly into clinical workflows.The Traction: The platform is already highly embedded, used by more than 500
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KLAS Digital Pathology 2026 Report: Top IMS, Scanner, and AI Vendors Evaluated
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The Adoption Curve: KLAS Digital Pathology 2026 Report reveals the US digital pathology market is rapidly growing due to recent FDA clearances and progress toward specific reimbursement. However, adoption remains in the early stages, with fewer than 15% of US healthcare organizations having selected a digital pathology vendor.The IMS Leaders: When it comes to Image Management Systems (IMS), pathology-specific vendors like Proscia, PathAI, and LUMEA are currently
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Managing Migraines and Diabetes? Theranica Proves Migraine Wearable is Safe to Use with CGMs
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Theranica announced the publication of a peer-reviewed compatibility study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. The study demonstrated that the Nerivio Remote Electrical Neuromodulation (REN) wearable can be safely used at the same time as common Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems.The concurrent use of these devices does not disrupt glucose measurement accuracy.In the United States, an estimated 4.5 million people live with both diabetes and migraines. The study
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Handl Health Raises $14.2M to Optimize Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
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The Funding: Handl Health secured $14.2M in Series A funding, led by Arthur Ventures, with participation from Syndra Capital Partners and other strategic investors.The Market Problem: Approximately 60% of pre-retirement U.S. citizens rely on employer-sponsored health plans. The cost of these plans is climbing at an unprecedented rate, while accessibility has simultaneously declined.The Solution: Handl Health provides a unified technology platform for insurance brokers,
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FDB Vela Integrates With Photon Health Digital Prescription Marketplace
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The Partnership: First Databank (FDB) is connecting its cloud-native ePrescribing network, FDB Vela, with Photon Health's digital prescription marketplace.The Tech Infrastructure: FDB Vela provides a HITRUST-certified, cloud-based architecture built for 24/7 availability and full redundancy. This is specifically designed to mitigate single points of failure and safeguard prescription transmissions during network interruptions.The Patient Experience: Photon acts as a
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GE HealthCare and UCSF Health Announce 10-Year Care Alliance for Advanced Imaging
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The Deal: GE HealthCare and UCSF Health have signed a 10-year "Care Alliance." This co-developed enterprise program integrates advanced imaging technology across the California health system's multiple clinical settings.The Infrastructure: The alliance arrives at a pivotal moment, as UCSF Health is simultaneously building two "hospitals of the future"—an adult care facility at Parnassus Heights and a pediatric facility at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
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Walgreens Launches Virtual Weight Management Platform for Self-Pay GLP-1 Patients
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The Launch: Walgreens has expanded its virtual healthcare platform to include Walgreens Weight Management, a digital clinic connecting eligible adults (18-64) with doctors or nurse practitioners to obtain FDA-approved weight loss medications.The Pricing Model: In a direct shot at subscription-heavy telehealth competitors, Walgreens is charging a flat $49 per visit with zero monthly subscription fees.The Target Audience: The service is explicitly designed for the
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ARC Launches SmartER Ambient AI Platform at Sheba Medical Center Emergency Department
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The Launch: ARC (the innovation arm of Israel's Sheba Medical Center) has officially launched SmartER, a new ambient artificial intelligence platform deployed directly into its emergency department (ED).The Tech: Built in collaboration with the AI Center at Sheba and external partner ScribeMD, SmartER uses ambient listening to transcribe patient-physician conversations and automatically generate structured clinical summaries without manual typing.The Workflow Shift: The
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