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Augmedix aiming to ‘re-humainze health care’ with its virtual medical documentation service
Proactive Investments recently interviewed Augmedix CEO Manny Krakaris about what his company does and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his business. “Augmedix’ mission is really to re-humanize healthcare,” Krakaris said. “What we mean by that is allowing doctors to have a natural interaction with their...
Trailblazing With Digital Health Pioneers: Dr. Farzad Mostashari, Co-founder and CEO, Aledade, Inc.
In a recent episode of the Trailblazing with Digital Health Pioneers podcast, host Jennifer Geetter sat down with Farzad Mostashari, co-founder and CEO of Aledade, to talk about the state of digital care in the U.S., the importance of data sharing for effective care and public health, and more. Here are some...
Leading Real-World Data and Analytics Organizations Form Industry Coalition to Advance Policies to Support Regulatory Use of Real-World Evidence
McKesson Ventures portfolio company Aetion is one of the five real-world data (RWD) and analytics organizations that have banded together to form the RWE Alliance, an industry coalition dedicated to advancing the use of real-world evidence (RWE) to support regulatory decisions. The other members of the Alliance are...
Aledade Founder & CEO Farzad Mostashari: Preserving the Autonomy of Independent Practices to Drive Real Value in Healthcare
In a recent episode of Healthcare Is Hard: A Podcast for Insiders, Aledade Founder & CEO Farzad Mostashari shared with Keith Figlioli that he has never been entirely comfortable being a part of and leading the large institutions that populate his resume. The list of organizations Mostashari has been a part of is...
2021 eHealthcare Leadership Awards – Award Sponsors
Each year, the eHealthcare Leadership Awards recognize the best websites, digital communications, and business improvement initiatives of a wide range of healthcare organizations. The awards are made possible through the support of a number of organizations: Diamond Sponsors Geonetric Private Health News Platinum...
Specific Methods for Eliminating Bias in Machine Learning
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 negative...
Aetion Closes $110M Series C Funding Round Led by Warburg Pincus
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 million brings...
Dr. Davin Lundquist, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Augmedix – Interview Series
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 “passion to help doctors connect with patients...
Seattle teen entrepreneurs sell their health-tech startup and take a break from college
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 grew into a COVID-19 screening...
Key Advances in Precision Medicine in Lung Cancer
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 video, Coleman discusses...
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Hims & Hers Expands Customizable, Compounded Skincare Offerings With Hims Overnight Anti-Aging Duo, Hers Clear Skin System
Hims & Hers has announced the launch of two new prescription skin product lines, the Hims Overnight Anti-Aging Duo and the Hers Clear Skin System. The Hims Overnight Anti-Aging Duo combats wrinkles and sun damage while moisturizing and nourishing skin at the same...
Aetion and Quinten Health partner to use AI and RWE to reduce research timelines
Aetion and Quinten Health have partnered up to better provide a range of real-world evidence (RWE) generation products and services by reducing complexity, increasing efficiency, and supporting rapid turnaround times to improve patient outcomes. Aetion Co-Founder and...
IVX Health Secures $100 Million Growth Investment from Great Hill Partners to Accelerate New Market Expansion
IVX Health has announced the completion of a $100 million Series F minority investment from private equity firm Great Hill Partners. Previous investors in IVX Health include Linden Structured Capital, McKesson Ventures, Health Velocity Capital, and Nueterra Capital....
Xealth Secures $24 Million in Series B Funding to Accelerate Digital Health
Xealth has announced an additional $24 million in Series B funding, bringing its total raised to $52.6 million. The funding round was led by Advocate Aurora Enterprises, with additional participation from seven health systems--Banner Health, ChristianaCare, Cone...
Oncology Analytics Announces Rebrand to OncoHealth
Oncology Analytics has changed its name to OncoHealth, a forward-looking rebrand for the company’s vision of the future and its focus on helping people through their cancer journey. "OncoHealth represents our evolution of better aligning the way we serve clients and...