Kenzen, a developer of a next-generation wearables platform that continuously monitors, predicts and prevents avoidable health conditions using non-invasive sweat analysis has raised $5 million in funding. The round’s strategic investors include Digitalis, Flex (formerly Flextronics), the San Francisco 49ers, Hickory Ventures, Gaingels, and the Women’s Capital Connection. The company plans to utilize the funding to expand further development, support and market positioning of its ECHO Smart
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TeraRecon Acquires Machine Learning Algorithm Platform McCoy Medical Technologies
TeraRecon, a provider of advanced visualization and enterprise medical image viewing solutions has acquired McCoy Medical Technologies, a developer platform and API interface for algorithm developers, partners and end users. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.Founded in 2016, McCoy facilitates the streamlined distribution and hospital implementation of evidence-based practices and trained machine learning algorithms via a vendor neutral distribution platform. The McCoy
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Accenture to Acquire Laboratory Informatics Consulting Firm LabAnswer
Accenture has agreed to acquire LabAnswer, a Sugar Land,TX-based research and laboratory informatics technology consulting firm. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.With approximately 250 employees, LabAnswer serves clients in several industries in addition to life sciences, including consumer goods, resources, chemicals, energy and government. LabAnswer’s services support scientific and laboratory functions in the research, quality and manufacturing functions of many of its
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Mediware Acquires Kinnser Software to Expand Portfolio in Home Health & Hospice Market
Mediware Information Systems has acquired Austin, Texas-based Kinnser Software, a provider of software solutions for home health and hospice providers. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.Mediware, which was acquired by TPG in February, is a leading supplier of software as a service (SaaS) and other software platforms for non-acute care, human and social services, blood management and medication management. The acquisition of Kinnser enables Mediware to expand its portfolio in
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Mount Sinai Spinout Sema4 Launches to Revolutionize Clinical Diagnostics
Sema4, a new startup that has spun out of Mount Sinai Health System has officially launched today that aims to use genomic and clinical data to empower more informed health decisions and enhance care and wellness. Formerly the Mount Sinai Genetic Testing Lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Sema4 is constructing a more comprehensive picture of health by combining a wealth of clinical experience that informs the answers that patients and providers are seeking, the world-class
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Digital Health Corp Acquires Speech Therapy App Constant Therapy
Digital Health Corp, the parent company of Reflexion Health has acquired Constant Therapy, a speech therapy app for people recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, or who have aphasia, dementia and other speech-language disorders. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.For Digital Health Corp, the acquisition will enhance the company’s existing offerings in personalized and affordable home-based therapy solutions that accelerate and improve patient recovery from surgical
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Carrum Health Raises $6.5M to Expand Bundled Payment Platform
Carrum Health, a San Francisco, CA-based digital health startup has raised $6.5 million in seed funding led by Wildcat Venture Partners including participation from SJF Ventures and SpringRock Ventures. Carrum Health plans to use the funding to expand their comprehensive bundled payment platform to meet the growing demands of their customer base by offering additional acute care bundles in orthopedic, spine and cardiac and adding key service lines such as bariatrics and maternity. Founded in
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UK Provider Medvivo Acquires Clinical Decision Support App Expert 24
Medvivo, a UK-based health and care services provider has acquired Expert 24, a global developer of clinical decision support applications for some of the world’s largest healthcare providers, insurers and health information platforms including BUPA, AXA PPP Healthcare, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and WebMD.The acquisition strengthens Medvivo’s range of clinical technology products and services built up over the past 11 years; and will support Expert 24’s continued growth throughout the
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Vericred Lands $5.5M to Become The Enabling Data Layer for Health Insurance
Vericred, a Nashville, TN-based healthcare data services company has raised $5.5 million in Series A funding led by FCA Venture Partners, with participation from existing and new investors. That company plans to utilize the latest round to accelerate sales growth and product development to advance its position as the enabling data layer to the health insurance and employee benefit industry. The latest round brings the company’s total funding to around $10 million.Founded in 2014, Vericred
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Lemonaid Health Raises $11M for $15 On-Demand Virtual Doctor Visits
Lemonaid Health, a San Francisco, CA-based telehealth startup, has raised $11 million in Series A funding led by Novartis Venture Fund and Hikma Ventures and joined by Correlation Ventures, Adaptive Healthcare Fund, Vega Ventures and 415 Ventures.Founded in 2013 by Co-Founders Ian Van Every and Paul Johnson, Lemonaid Health leverages evidence-based guidelines to get a doctor’s prescription for certain conditions like acid reflux, acne, flu, sinus infection, urinary tract infections, hair loss,
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