What You Should Know:
- Women's Health Access Matters (WHAM), a non-profit organization, in collaboration with the KPMG Foundation and KPMG LLP, has released a new report, "The Business Case for Accelerating Women's Health Investment."
- Launched at the 43rd Annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, the report highlights the immense growth potential and economic returns within the women's health sector.
The report launch coincides with the launch of WHAM's
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Femtech
Metronomic Acquires Iron Health, Expands Women’s Health Access
What You Should Know:
- Iron Health, a tech-enabled women's health company, announced its acquisition by Metronomic, Inc., a digital health company specializing in innovative solutions for maternity care. This strategic move, finalized on December 30, 2024, marks a significant step towards expanding access to comprehensive and integrated women's healthcare.
- As part of the acquisition, Iron Health will continue to operate as an independent entity, ensuring continuity of its existing
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Teal Health Raises $10M, Launches the First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening
What You Should Know:
- Teal Health, a women's health company dedicated to eliminating cervical cancer, announced today it has raised an additional $10M in seed funding led by Emerson Collective and Forerunner, with continued support from existing investors like Serena Ventures and Metrodora, and a new partnership with Labcorp.
- This latest investment brings the company's total funding to $23M and will support the upcoming launch of the Teal Wand™, a groundbreaking at-home
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What’s Next for Women’s Health in 2025? 5 Trends That Are Driving The Sector
Women’s health is finally getting the treatment it deserves. Historically overlooked, downplayed, and neglected, investors have spotted the largely untapped opportunity the sector presents. Venture capital investment in the women’s health sector has surged by 314% over the past five years, and despite the recent slowdown in startup funding, mid-year data shows the sector is on track for another record-breaking year.
While women spend 25% more time in poor health compared to men, the prognosis
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Twentyeight Health Secures $10M to Expand Access to Affordable Women’s Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Twentyeight Health, a digital-first women's healthcare platform raises $10M in a Series A funding round led by Seae Ventures, with participation from Impact America Fund, The Social Entrepreneurs' Fund, RH Capital, Impact Engine, Gratitude Railroad, and Townhall Ventures.
- The latest round brings the company's total funding to $25M and will fuel its mission to provide convenient, affordable, and stigma-free reproductive and sexual care to women across
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Women-Led Fertility Startup Lushi Launches to Transform the IVF Experience
What You Should Know:
- Lushi, a new women-led fertility startup, is transforming American women's IVF and conception experience.
- Launching in December 2024, Lushi offers personalized treatments, clinics, and wellness platforms tailored to the unique needs of women facing fertility challenges.
Addressing the Growing Need for Fertility Support
Millions of women in the U.S. struggle with infertility, often navigating an antiquated and male-dominated healthcare system. Lushi
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Philips Partners with Baptist Health and NEFHSC to Bring Pregnancy+ Support to Florida Communities
What You Should Know:
The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition (NEFHSC), in partnership with Baptist Health and Philips Avent, is expanding access to valuable pregnancy resources through a new initiative offering free subscriptions to the premium version of the Pregnancy+ app.
- This program aims to support expectant mothers and their families in Baker, Clay, and Duval counties, providing them with essential information and tools to promote healthy birth outcomes. This
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Ultrahuman Launches Free AI-Powered Ovulation Tracking
What You Should Know:
- Ultrahuman, a leader in health optimization technology, is transforming how women track their fertility with the launch of its new Cycle & Ovulation PowerPlug.
- Now available for free to all Ultrahuman Ring AIR users, the new feature leverages cutting-edge biomarker technology and AI to provide a more accurate and user-friendly approach to fertility tracking.
Simplifying and Enhancing Fertility Tracking
Traditional methods of fertility
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Movano Health Receives FDA Clearance for Evie Ring Pulse Oximeter
What You Should Know:
- Movano Health, a health technology innovator, has achieved a significant milestone with the FDA 510(k) clearance of the pulse oximeter integrated into its Evie Ring.
- The FDA clearance paves the way for Movano to pursue new opportunities in health monitoring solutions, including clinical trials, post-clinical management, and remote patient monitoring.
Addressing the Limitations of Traditional Pulse Oximeters
Traditional pulse oximeters can be
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GE HealthCare Unveils Mammography System to Improve Patient-Centered Breast Care
What You Should Know:
- GE HealthCare has announced the launch of its new Pristina Via™ mammography system, designed to improve the screening experience for both technologists and patients. This innovative system, debuting at the Radiological Society of North America's 2024 Annual Meeting, addresses the growing need for efficient workflows and personalized care in breast imaging.
- GE HealthCare developed Pristina Via™ based on extensive feedback from mammography technologists. The company
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