Over the past decade or so, leaders across the globe have debated how to responsibly integrate AI into clinical care. Though there have been many discussions on the topic, the healthcare field still lacks…
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Pelago, a virtual clinic for substance use treatment, launched a contingency management program, in which members are rewarded for healthy behaviors like engaging in treatment, the company announced Tuesday.
New York City-based Pelago serves employers…
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At the MedCity INVEST conference, healthcare startups take center stage in the Pitch Perfect contest. The finalists for the Payer/Provider track are applying their health tech solutions to burnout and operational efficiency. Their health…
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Last week, UPMC researchers published a study demonstrating the efficacy of Pip Care, a surgical app and healthcare coaching platform for perioperative care.
UPMC patients who used Pip Care reduced their hospital stay by nearly…
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Six weeks have passed since Change Healthcare discovered it was hit by a cyberattack.
The Nashville-based company, part of UnitedHealth Group’s Optum division, is the nation’s largest claims and prescription processor, managing 15 billion transactions…
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Food as medicine platform Heali is now enrolled with Medicaid fee-for-service in California and has launched its Medical Nutrition Therapy tool, the startup shared with MedCity News exclusively.
Los Angeles-based Heali launched in November and…
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Beanstalk Benefits, a startup that allows employees to build their own health benefits, launched Thursday with $7.5 million in funding. The startup was built at Redesign Health, a healthcare innovation company.
Philadelphia-based Beanstalk Benefits vets…
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This week, San Diego-based company Biolinq raked in $58 million in a funding round led by Alpha Wave Ventures, bringing its total funding to date to $178 million.
The company, founded in 2012, is developing…
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We’re at a fascinating time in healthcare as it relates to patient access and flow. Healthcare is coming out of that period of change and disruption from the pandemic, which made us realize we…
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As we tackle the complexities of caring for an aging population, the task of mapping out future healthcare strategies becomes increasingly important. It’s no secret that considerations like financial security, suitable living environments, and…
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