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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...
Augmedix to Report 2021 First Quarter Financial Results on May 13, 2021
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 / 4:30 p.m. ET. The...
9 healthcare outfits named among Forbes’s ‘top AI companies to watch’ in 2021
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 held and using...
Michelle Snyder Brings a Creative Spirit to Marketing and Investing
Michelle Snyder is McKesson Ventures’ newest partner, having joined the firm in late 2020. But Snyder is a digital health veteran and she’s seen innovation in the industry from every angle, from marketing to mentoring to investing. In a recent StartUp Health Fireside Chat, Snyder took a look back at her career to...
Pharmapacks Announces Expansion and Reformation of Board of Directors and Advisors
Pharmapacks, an eCommerce enablement platform and retail seller for brands across major eCommerce marketplaces, announced that it has a new Board of Directors and Advisors, effective January 2021. The announcement follows Pharmapacks’ partnership with and strategic investment from The Carlyle Group in November of...
Covid-19 serves as catalyst for effort to diversity clinical trial enrollment
McKesson Ventures Vice President and Partner Carrie Williams was a speaker on a panel at MedCity’s INVEST conference, April 22, 2021. She and the other panelists, Allison Kalloo, founder and president of Clinical Ambassador; Doug Langa, executive vice president of North America operations and president of Novo...
Accolade to Acquire PlushCare
Accolade announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PlushCare, a leading provider of virtual primary care and mental health treatment. Together, the two companies intend to provide more seamless consumer access to care for acute, chronic, and preventative health needs, whether delivered virtually...
Aledade Announces Carbon Neutrality, Additional Sustainability Efforts
On Earth Day 2021, Aledade announced three key sustainability commitments the company is making in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint and support a healthier environment. First among them, Aledade announced that, effective immediately, the company is carbon-neutral and will ensure the offset of any carbon...
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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....
Aspen RxHealth Hires Chris Dattaro, A Leader in Gig Economy Models, As Chief Operating Officer and adds Jason Chicola as Independent Director
Aspen RxHealth has appointed Chris Dattaro as chief operating officer and Jason Chicola as independent director to the company’s board of directors. Dattaro brings to Aspen RxHealth expertise in organizational leadership and developing and scaling solutions in gig...
Following Strong Growth, Hims & Hers Appoints Chief Growth Officer
On the heels of strong Q2 earnings, Hims & Hers Health, Inc., has appointed Mike Chi as the company’s first-ever chief growth officer. Chi brings years of experience in the women’s market and will be responsible in this new role for driving continued growth across...