Consumer

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By  Jessica Hagen 06:18 pm October 2, 2023
Midi Health, a virtual care clinic for women 40 years and above, announced it closed a $25 million Series A funding round led by GV (Google Ventures), bringing the company's total raise to $40 million. Frederique Dame and Cathy Friedman of GV joined existing investors Operator Collective, 25M, Semper Virens, Felicis and Icon. WHAT IT DOES The California-based company provides virtual care guided...
Healthcare provider wearing green scrubs and a stethoscope looking at a tablet in front of an emergency room sign
By  Jessica Hagen 12:40 pm October 2, 2023
Tech giant Microsoft announced a long-term partnership with multistate healthcare system Mercy, which will utilize its Azure OpenAI Service to provide generative AI-assisted communication resources to patients and Mercy employees.  Microsoft's generative AI will be used to help patients understand lab results, schedule appointments and get answers to healthcare-related questions.  Mercy's...
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By  Adam Ang 02:52 am October 2, 2023
Indian dermatology startup Clinikally has raised $2.6 million in a recent funding round attended by Y Combinator, Tribe Capital, Goodwater Capital, Sequoia Scout Fund, Rebel Fund and some angel investors.  Launched in 2021, the digital health company runs a web-based teledermatology platform. It provides prescription-grade hair and skin products from its partners and offers door-to-door delivery...
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By  Dr. Abdullah Ghazi 10:50 am September 29, 2023
The significance of robust education and training is unequivocal in the dynamic realm of healthcare, marked by relentless advances in medical science and a steadfast pivot toward patient-centric care models. In today's era of reimagined healthcare possibilities, it becomes imperative for institutions to recognize that the foundation of elevated patient outcomes rests on cultivating a skilled,...
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By  Adam Ang 04:21 am September 29, 2023
Tend Health launches mobile primary care service Primary healthcare provider Tend Health in New Zealand has gone live nationwide with its online service. Available via the Tend mobile app, the online walk-in primary care service aims to "ensure access to timely and essential medical care," a media release read.  "Our online walk-in primary care service is a direct response to the pressing need...
Google Fitbit Charge 6
By  Jessica Hagen 12:11 pm September 28, 2023
Google announced the launch of the next generation of its fitness wearable, Fitbit Charge 6, equipped with new features, including a more precise heart rate tracker, built-in YouTube Music controls, GPS capabilities, new exercise modes, and accessibility of Google Maps and Google Wallet. "This is our most accurate tracker yet. This is due to advancements in machine learning and AI," T. J....
A person standing up, holding paperwork watching something while two other people are sitting and one other person has their back turned
By  Jessica Hagen 01:40 pm September 27, 2023
Virgin Pulse, a mobile-first employee wellness and engagement company, announced its intent to merge with HealthComp, a benefits and analytics platform, to create a technology and data-enabled healthcare service for employers.  The reported $3 billion deal, first reported in the Wall Street Journal, will form a combined entity that utilizes technology and an AI-enabled data platform to deliver...
Two people sitting on a couch, one pregnant and the other touching their stomach, with another person sitting across from them
By  Jessica Hagen 11:49 am September 27, 2023
Family planning platform for employees Stork Club announced it is expanding its partnership with fertility treatment and science company CCRM Fertility, a portfolio company of health management company Unified Women's Healthcare.  Thanks to the partnership, Stork Club patients will have access to expedited appointments at CCRM Fertility clinics in 37 locations in the U.S. and Canada, including...
Pregnant person sitting at a desk talking on the phone while looking at a computer
By  Jessica Hagen 01:43 pm September 26, 2023
Healthcare navigation and pharmacy benefits platform Rightway and hybrid fertility and reproductive care company Kindbody are partnering to offer employers family-building and reproductive healthcare benefits.  New York-based Kindbody offers virtual and in-person services, including contraception care, fertility testing, gynecological care, egg freezing, and virtual wellness and coaching services...
A healthcare provider with scrubs on sitting next to an oncology patient wearing a head scarf
By  Jessica Hagen 11:33 am September 26, 2023
Cancer detection technology startup Adela announced it secured $48 million in funding, bringing its total raise to $108 million.   Labcorp joined the round as a new investor alongside existing investors OrbiMed, Decheng Capital, F-Prime Capital, Deerfield Management and RA Capital Management.  Adela also named Lisa Alderson as its interim CEO. Alderson has served on the company's board of...