Just like humans, data can be biased. In fact, bias in machine learning largely happens because machines will reflect human input. Machine learning (ML) has incredible capabilities and potential, but recognizing, preparing for, and adjusting for inherent bias is key to maximizing success and minimizing...
On May 11, Aetion announced a $110 million Series C fundraise. The fundraise was led by growth equity firm Warburg Pincus, with additional funding from new investors B Capital and Foresite Capital and existing investors New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Flare Capital Partners. This additional $110...
Davin Lundquist, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Audmedix, recently spoke with Unite.AI about Augmedix and the important work it’s doing in the AI and EHR world. Lundquist joined Augmedix in 2019 after having been a customer for more than 7 years. He says it was Augmedix’s...
In March 2020, Seattle teens Sage Khanuja, 17, and Nikolas Ioannou, 18, launched an SMS COVID-19 tracker called Spira. The text-based service originally sent out daily updates on coronavirus pulled from Worldometer, as well as reminders for hand washing and staying home. But it quickly...
US Oncology Research, supported by McKesson and the US Oncology Network, has a network of experienced and dedicated clinical staff and investigators who specialize in Phase I through Phase IV clinical trials. Robert Coleman, MD, FACOG, FACS, serves as its Chief Scientific Officer. In a recent...
According to a recent survey, most small businesses believe that 2021 will be a “positive” or “very positive” year for their businesses. In a recent panel discussion on The Future of Business: Gearing for Growth, Ramon Ray and several panelists discussed the challenges businesses will...
Alula, McKesson’s first digital cancer treatment marketplace partner, opened up its DTC marketplace in April. The purpose? Make it easier for cancer patients to find and purchase the products they need at any given stage of their treatment. Liya Shuster-Bier was a caregiver when her mother...
Andrew Dudum is more than just the co-founder and CEO of Hims & Hers. He is also an active angel investor and advisor to more than two dozen startups. In a recent interview with Thrive Global, Dudum talked about his past career, what makes Hims...
Augmedix, a leading provider of remote medical documentation and live clinical support, has announced that it will report financial results for the first quarter 2021 on Thursday, May 13, 2021, after market close. Company management will host a corresponding conference call at 1:30 p.m. PT...
Forbes has released its third annual AI 50, a list of private, promising North American companies that are using artificial intelligence in ways that are fundamental to their operations, and McKesson Ventures portfolio company Komodo Health is among them. To be considered, companies must be privately...