Health investor and entrepreneur Dave Chase says 98 percent of health tech startups are zombies right now—but the Quadruple aim could help some rise from the ashes to begin anew.Billions in venture capital (VC) funding may have poured into digital health over the last few years (more than $4.5 billion in 2015 alone), but it looks like many startups may have bitten off more than they can chew, and as a result, imminently face biting the dust before reaching profitability. At least, that’s the
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Samsung Integrates with MedyMatch’s A.I. Platform to Improve Stroke Assessment in Ambulances
Samsung NeuroLogica Corporation has announced an collaboration with Tel Aviv-based startup MedyMatch to integrate its MedyMatch’s A.I.-based clinical decision support app with Samsung NeuroLogica's medical imaging hardware in the acute care marketplace. This collaboration will create support tools which provide a second read capability to help caregivers quickly and accurately assess patients in prehospital environments. The announcement marks the Israel-based company traction following its
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Resolve Digital Health Lands $5M to Launch First Smart Inhaler for Medical Cannabis
Resolve Digital Health, a Toronto, Canada-based digital health startup has raised $5 million in Series A funding led by Aphria Inc to launch the world's first smart inhaler for medical cannabis to help patients suffering from cancer, arthritis, migraine headaches, chronic pain and other diseases. The latest round marks the next phase in the company's development with the upcoming California launch of their debut medical device system, Breeze this spring at exclusive dispensary partners in
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Cognoa Lands $11.6M for Machine Learning App to Advance Diagnosis of Autism
Cognoa, a Palo Alto, CA-based digital health startup has raised $11.6 million in funding led by existing investor Morningside to advance earlier diagnosis of development delays in children. The company plans to utilize the funding to advance Cognoa's machine-learning-based technology; support additional clinical validation and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submissions and approvals process; and expand commercialization with employers, payers and clinicians. Cognoa has raised a
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Health IT Startup Iris Plans Awarded Winner of 2017 Vator Splash Health Competition
Health IT startup Iris Plans has been awarded winner of the 2017 Vator Splash Health competition in San Francisco that invites healthcare innovators to present their cutting-edge technology solutions throughout several rounds of judging. 8 finalists were narrowed from companies around the country to present to a panel of judges at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Judges were comprised of leaders from the healthcare sector and the nation’s top investment firms. Iris Plans is a tech-enabled
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MDLIVE Unveils New Virtual Care Platform to Enhance User Experience for Clinicians, Consumers
MDLIVE, a virtual medical and behavioral healthcare provider has unveiled its new mobile platform designed to enhance the user experience for both consumers and clinicians. The MDLIVE Mobile App was built with native iOS human interface and Android material design principles. Its architecture foundation enables a scalable platform that allows for multi-level customizations to meet the specific needs of users."We believe telemedicine is the future of healthcare delivery, but complex platforms
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Ivenix Raises $50M to Pursue FDA Clearance of Next-Gen Infusion Pump System
Ivenix, a medical technology company developing the next-gen infusion system has raised $50 million in equity financing led by two new undisclosed investors, as well as participation from existing investors F-Prime Capital Partners and WuXi Healthcare Ventures, among others. The company plans to utilize the funding to pursue FDA clearance and quickly expand its team for commercial launch. Ivenix is focused on bringing its first solution to market, a new and innovative infusion system for
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PatientPing Expands Care Coordination Network in Massachusetts for Real-Time Clinical Event Notification
PatientPing, a Boston-based health technology company that connects providers to seamlessly coordinate patient care has announced an expansion of their care coordination network in their home state of Massachusetts with the addition of Tufts Medical Center. The expansion of its data-sharing initiative in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will help facilitate higher quality care through better patient care coordination. To date, PatientPing currently partners with more than 25 hospitals, 29
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Aetion Raises $11.2M for Real-World Evidence Data Analytics Platform
Aetion, a NYC-based healthcare technology company that delivers the real-world analytics and evidence needed for value-based healthcare has raised $11.2 million in Series A funding led by Flare Capital Partners and joined by Lakestar. The company plans to utilize the funding to extend the capabilities of its real-world evidence platform, as well as expand and commercialize its solutions for the benefit of the healthcare ecosystem. The platform enables payers and providers to collaborate in
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AliveCor Lands $30M for AI-Powered Platform for Doctors to Improve Stroke Prevention
AliveCor, a provider of FDA-cleared mobile electrocardiogram (ECG) technology has raised $30 million in funding led by Omron Healthcare and Mayo Clinic. Additionally, the company has unveiled its new AI-Powered platform, Kardia Pro for doctors to monitors patients for the early detection of atrial fibrillation. AliveCor plans to utilize the latest round of funding to accelerate innovations in heart health and continue the rapid expansion of the business.“Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death
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