What You Should Know:
- Affineon Health, a leader in AI-powered solutions to streamline the inbox for healthcare physicians and providers, today announced successfully closing a $5 million oversubscribed funding round.
- GPG Ventures led the seed round with participation from existing investor, AI Fund, and several other new investors.The funding enables Affineon to accelerate product development, expand its fast-growing market presence, and deepen its impact on one of healthcare’s most
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NBA Players Gain Access to Advanced Biomarker Testing Through NBPA/Function Health Partnership
What You Should Know:
- Function Health, a health management platform, today announced a partnership with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) to provide active and retired NBA players with access to advanced biomarker testing and AI-driven health insights.
- The collaboration marks a significant step forward in athlete health, empowering players to take control of their well-being and optimize their performance both on and off the court.
NBA Players Gain
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Flatiron Health and Exact Sciences Partner to Accelerate Clinical Evidence Generation for MRD Testing in Oncology
What You Should Know:
- Flatiron Health, a leading technology company focused on improving cancer care announced a strategic partnership with Exact Sciences, a pioneer in cancer screening and diagnostics to accelerate clinical evidence generation for Exact Sciences' molecular residual disease (MRD) test, Oncodetect™.
- The collaboration will leverage Flatiron's innovative clinical research platform and extensive network of community oncology practices to study the test's performance
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Color Health Report Reveals Gaps in Employer Cancer Benefits
What You Should Know:
- Color Health, a provider of precision health solutions released its second annual Employer Insights Report, revealing a disconnect between employer priorities and the reality of cancer care benefits offered to employees.
- The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, explores how benefits leaders make decisions regarding cancer program benefits, including their current offerings, perceived effectiveness, and strategies for managing costs.
Disconnect
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Obesity Management: Researchers Develop New Tool to Measure Food Noise
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- A new study published in the journal Obesity introduces the Food Noise Questionnaire (FNQ), the first scientifically validated tool to assess and quantify food noise.
- The breakthrough offers researchers and clinicians a new way to understand and address this often-overlooked factor in weight management.
Impact of Food Noise
Food noise – the constant stream of thoughts about food, what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat – has become a
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70% of People with Diabetes Feel Stigma: Abbott Survey Reveals Challenges
What You Should Know:
- A recent survey and film conducted by Abbott reveals the significant impact of stigma and misconceptions on people living with diabetes.
- The survey, which polled over 2,600 people with diabetes across eight countries, including the United States, revealed that nearly 70% believe there is stigma associated with their condition.
Impact of Misconceptions and Stereotypes on People with Diabetes
People living with diabetes – which now includes
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PathAI Launches PathAssist Derm, an AI-Powered Tool for Skin Lesion Analysis
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- PathAI, a provider of AI-powered pathology solutions, today announced the launch of PathAssist Derm, an innovative tool designed to streamline the analysis of skin lesions.
- Available now on the AISight® Image Management System (IMS), this research tool automates specimen orientation and identification, enabling pathologists to review samples more efficiently and accurately.
PathAssist Derm Capabilities
PathAssist Derm is the latest addition to
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SimpliFed Raises $4M to Expand Virtual Maternal Healthcare Platform
What You Should Know:
- SimpliFed, a provider of virtual maternal healthcare, today announced a $4M funding round led by Morningside.
- The investment will support the company's expansion from a point solution focused on baby feeding to a comprehensive maternal care technology platform powered by its newly updated Maternal Health Operating System (mOS).
Improved Maternal Health Outcomes
SimpliFed partners with over 300 health systems, independent practices, and health
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Athelas & Resilient Healthcare Partner to Optimize Hospital-at-Home Care
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- Athelas, powered by Commure, announced a strategic partnership with Resilient Healthcare Corp, a trailblazer in health-at-home solutions, to launch a groundbreaking pilot program aimed at revolutionizing outpatient care and hospital billing.
- By selecting Athelas as its preferred vendor for Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions, Resilient Healthcare is positioned to streamline acute and outpatient hospital at home programs
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PlushCare Expands Access to Virtual Healthcare for Medicare Beneficiaries
What You Should Know:
- Accolade, Inc. announced that PlushCare, its direct-to-consumer virtual healthcare offering, now accepts Medicare Part B. This expansion brings accessible and convenient healthcare services to 64 million Medicare beneficiaries across all 50 states.
- PlushCare is part of Accolade's suite of personalized healthcare services. The platform connects patients with top physicians and therapists, offering comprehensive care for over 6,800 medical
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