Although the worst of the pandemic is behind us, hospitals and health systems are still grappling with some of the long-term effects, including workforce shortages. These shortages mean hospitals had to rely on costly…
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Knownwell, a primary care and metabolic health company, has raised $20 million in Series A financing, the company announced Wednesday. In addition, the company launched an adolescent metabolic health program.
Boston-based knownwell offers virtual support…
A nascent healthcare startup announced an acquisition on Thursday that it believes will advance its mission of accelerating the industry’s transformation to value-based care.
Guidehealth — a value-based care enablement startup that formally launched itself…
The excitement for artificial intelligence (AI) use cases in healthcare—especially those involving generative AI and ChatGPT—is palpable, with experts predicting generative AI could help unlock $1 trillion in healthcare savings. However the AI solution that…
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Digital food-as-medicine company NourishedRx is partnering with fintech company ProHealth Connect to make it easier for patients to access home-delivered food and nutrition support in 2024, the companies announced Tuesday.
Stamford, Connecticut-based NourishedRx serves payers…
Nearly 31% of adults in the U.S. are overweight and more than 42% have obesity. Yet, many don’t receive treatment. A new partnership between Hello Alpha and TrestleTree aims to support patients through a…
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The healthcare sector’s share of the global private equity and venture capital deal count is likely to continue decreasing in 2024, according to a new Pitchbook report.
Healthcare’s share of the global private equity deal…
The use of AI in healthcare fills some people with feelings of enthusiasm, some with fear and some with both. In fact, a new survey from the American Medical Association showed that nearly half…
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Several months after Molina Healthcare and Bright Health Group entered into a definitive agreement for Molina to buy Bright Health’s Medicare Advantage business, the companies have agreed to a lower purchase price, according to…
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Virtual doulas reduce the chances of a cesarean section (C-section) and improve birth experiences at rates that are “comparable” to in-person doula care, a recent study discovered. Doulas provide emotional, physical and informational support…
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