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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...
Three Challenges You Should Overcome to Restore Growth
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 need to overcome to be...
Alula Creates DTC Marketplace for Cancer Patients
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 battled breast cancer, and...
Leadership Edge with Andrew Dudum, Co-Founder and CEO of Hims & Hers: A Modern Approach to Health and Wellness
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 & Hers unique, and what the future of health looks like. “I’ve...
Press Releases
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...
Life Sciences and Healthcare Industry Leaders Invest in Tact.ai to Deliver Next Generation Customer Engagement
Tact.ai, an AI company focused on customer engagement for life sciences, has announced a successful new round of financing totaling $33 million. Investors for this round included McKesson Ventures, Lilly, Novartis (dRx Capital), Microsoft’s M12, and Salesforce...
Hims & Hers Expands Women’s Health Offerings With Support For Urinary Tract Health
Hims & Hers, a multi-specialty telehealth platform focused on providing personalized health and wellness experiences to customers, recently expanded its women’s health offerings with the recent launch of a D-Mannose dietary supplement powder to support urinary...
Aetion Welcomes Marla Kessler as First Chief Customer Officer to Accelerate Its Next Phase of Growth
Aetion has announced that Marla Kessler will become its first chief customer officer. Kessler will lead Aetion’s efforts to create superior customer experiences, oversee marketing and communications teams, and support the development of new products and services....