What You Should Know:
- ActiGraph, a global leader in wearable digital health technology, announced the acquisition of Biofourmis Connect, a division of Biofourmis specializing in AI-powered digital trial platforms for the life science industry. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The acquisition combines ActiGraph's expertise in wearable technology with Biofourmis Connect's advanced analytics capabilities, creating a comprehensive and unified solution for
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GoodRx Launches GoodRx for Pets Experience, Offering Savings and Home Delivery for Pet Medications
What You Should Know:
- GoodRx (Nasdaq: GDRX), a prescription savings platform, today announced a new and improved GoodRx for Pets experience.
- The enhanced offering provides pet owners with a more affordable and convenient way to access pet medications, combining savings with home delivery options.
GoodRx for Pets: A Comprehensive Solution
The rising cost of pet healthcare has become a significant concern for many Americans. In 2023 alone, pet owners spent
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Wellumio Expands Stroke Detection Device to U.S. Market
What You Should Know:
- Wellumio, a New Zealand-based medical device innovator announced the launch of a new subsidiary in California, a strategic move aimed at facilitating US-based clinical trials for its groundbreaking Axana device and accelerating its commercial rollout in the United States.
- Wellumio's expansion to the United States marks a significant milestone in its journey to revolutionize stroke care.
Axana: Transforming Stroke Detection
Axana is a portable,
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M&A: Predictive Oncology to be Acquired by Renovaro
What You Should Know:
- Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI), a leader in AI-driven drug discovery, announced its upcoming acquisition by Renovaro, Inc. (NASDAQ: RENB) in a strategic move aimed at accelerating innovation and improving cancer treatment outcomes.
- The merger brings together two companies with a shared commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform cancer care.
Synergistic Strengths and Shared Vision
Both Predictive
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The Obesity Conversation: Moving Beyond Stigma and Shame
The conversation about what makes a “healthy” body has never been simple. Throughout every era of history, people have resorted to calling each other too fat, too thin, too tall, too short, too curvy, too muscular, or too lanky, often to reinforce power structures or achieve social agendas.
And every single time, we fall for it. We spend billions upon billions of dollars on products, potions, and procedures to help us get a little closer to that perfect body — whatever that means.
It’s
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Model N Appoints Bret Connor as CEO to Drive Next Phase of Growth
What You Should Know:
- Model N, a leading provider of revenue optimization and compliance solutions for life sciences and high-tech companies, announced the appointment of Bret Connor as Chief Executive Officer.
- Connor brings a wealth of experience in driving customer success and operational excellence, positioning Model N for continued growth and market leadership.
Bret Connor Bio/Background
Connor joins Model N from athenahealth, where he served as Chief
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How Embedded Finance is Transforming the Health and Medical Industry
Healthcare has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, driven by the urgent need to keep pace with an increasingly fast-moving world. With technology leading the way, healthcare providers, insurers, and patients have seen major improvements in how they manage medical needs and financial costs. One major change now taking root is embedded finance. Unlike traditional finance models where consumers need separate interactions with banks or insurance companies, embedded finance
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symplr Appoints Susan Grant as Chief Clinical Officer
What You Should Know:
- Symplr, a provider of enterprise healthcare operations software, announced the appointment of Dr. Susan Grant, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN as Chief Clinical Officer.
- With over 30 years of experience in clinical leadership and healthcare innovation, Dr. Grant will play a pivotal role in advancing symplr's mission to streamline administrative tasks, prioritize clinician needs, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Grant Bio/Background
Dr. Grant brings
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When Clinicians Complain About Wi-Fi, Your FQHC Needs to Take Notice
It’s hard to imagine, but it’s true: Wi-Fi-enabled devices didn’t go mainstream until 2004, when the first devices (cellphones, personal data assistants, and TVs) hit the market.
Fast forward two decades, and can you imagine work or home life without Wi-Fi access, well, everywhere? Just like electricity, water, and natural gas, internet access has moved well beyond a nice-to-have to a necessity. We just expect it to be there and to work.
But unlike other utilities that have direct pipes
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Funding Challenges for Innovation in MedTech in 2025
In the MedTech sector, small and medium-sized organizations are the primary drivers of innovation, developing new technologies for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating various conditions. Despite their potential to transform patient care and enhance efficiency in healthcare environments, these companies face significant funding challenges. The high costs of development, complex regulatory pathways, and intense market competition create substantial barriers to attracting investors.
MedTech
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