Luna DNA, the first community-owned genomic and medical research database has raised $4 million in funding from lead investors Illumina Ventures and Arch Venture Partners. Additional investors include UK-based Bridgelink Capital; Seattle-based Hemisphere Ventures; and Dr. Aristides Patrinos, a former leader of the Human Genome Project and current advisor to Luna DNA. The startup plans to use the funds to support the next phase in creating Luna’s research platform and engaging a global community
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Notable Launches EHR-Integrated Voice-Powered Apple Watch App for Physicians
Notable, an emerging digital health startup in voice-powered healthcare has launched the first wearable voice-powered smart assistant for physicians that will transform the healthcare experience. Available as a white labeled solution for wearables, the platform leverages artificial intelligence and voice recognition technology to automate and structure every physician-patient interaction as well as eliminate the vast majority of clinical administrative work. The Notable team consists of
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Fitbit Rolls Out New Digital Health Apps with its Partners to Improve Overall Health
Leading global wearables brand Fitbit, today announced new apps and clock faces to help people better manage their health, directly from the wrist.Built using Fitbit’s SDK, the apps and clock faces will give Fitbit smartwatch users new options to improve wellness and help manage conditions like diabetes and some types of cancer. Additionally, the apps will give health plans, employers and clinical researchers new opportunities to better support their users outside of a clinical environment,
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Lyra Health Raises $45M to Connect Employees to Effective Mental Health Providers
Lyra Health, a Burlingame, CA-based digital health startup has raised $45 million in Series B funding to expand access to effective mental healthcare for companies and their employees. The round included participation from new investors Tenaya Capital, Glynn Capital, Crown Ventures, and Casdin Capital with existing investors including Greylock Partners, Venrock, and Providence Ventures. The company plans to use the latest round of founding to develop technology that improves treatment outcomes
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mPulse Mobile Lands $11M, Launches Activation Intelligence Solution to Drive Behavior Change
mPulse Mobile, a provider of mobile solutions to drive healthy behavior change has raised $11 million in Series B funding led by SJF Ventures including existing investors HLM Venture Partners, EchoHealth Ventures, OCA Ventures, and Bonfire Ventures. That latest round brings the company’s total funding to date to over $25 million. In addition to the Series B funding, the company announced the launch of its Activation Intelligence product, which delivers on the promise of personalized health
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98point6 Launches AI Driven, On-Demand Primary Care Service in 10 States
After three years of R&D and a year of beta, 98point6 has announced the launch of its on-demand primary care service to deliver personalized consultation, diagnosis and treatment to patients across the country. The on-demand primary care platform combines innovative AI technology with board-certified physicians to deliver affordable and high-quality care right to a patient's smartphone. On-Demand Primary Care with Digital Platform Primary care is a necessity for all, serving as the front
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Allscripts to Acquire Mobile Patient Engagement Platform HealthGrid for $60M
Allscripts has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HealthGrid Holding Company, a mobile enterprise patient engagement platform business for $60 million. Once the The acquisition will expand the Allscripts FollowMyHealthplatform portfolio, the company’s patient engagement solution focused on connecting patients with providers. The added functionality will enable providers to reach 100% of their patient populations without requiring patients to sign up for a portal. Instead, the new
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7wireVentures Launch $100M Connected Consumer Health Fund with Coalition of Healthcare Organizations
7wireVentures is an early stage healthcare venture firm based in Chicago has closed a $100 million fund and formed a coalition with eight healthcare provider and plans dedicated to investing in companies that use technology to help consumers get and stay healthy. The coalition of leading healthcare service organizations include Allina Health, Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield, Bon Secours Health System, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Memorial Hermann Health System, Rush
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HHS Launches KidneyX to Drive Innovation in Kidney Disease Treatment
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is teaming up with American Society of Nephrology to launch the Kidney Innovation Accelerator (KidneyX), a a public-private partnership to accelerate innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney diseases. KidneyX will engage a community of researchers, innovators, and investors to enable and accelerate the commercialization of therapies to benefit people with and at risk for kidney diseases through a series of prize
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iBeat Closes Additional $5.5M to Bring Wearable Heart Monitoring Smartwatch to Market
iBeat, makers of the heart monitoring smartwatch wearable that perpetually monitors and detects cardiac arrest, heart attack, and atrial fibrillation has closed another $5.5 million in seed funding, bringing to the total funding round to $10 million. The second tranche of funding includes new investors Kairos, 8VC, City Light Capital, Plug and Play Ventures, ChinaRock Capital Management, as well as angel investors Tony Robbins, Josh Kazam, Shlomo Ben-Haim, Dr. Fred St. Goar, and Dr. Uma
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