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GE HealthCare and MediView XR, a med-tech company leveraging augmented reality, announced the first successful clinical use of their co-developed OmnifyXR Interventional Suite System. OmnifyXR, which the companies announced they were co-developing in 2022, pairs GE’s imaging technology with MediView’s AR and surgical navigation platform to help physicians better assess a patient’s anatomy, make more […]

Pomelo Care, a virtual maternity care platform, announced it secured $46 million in Series B funding. Existing investors Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and First Round Capital led the round.   Stripes, Operator Partners, SV Angel and BoxGroup also participated in the round alongside angel investors Adam Boehler and Puneet Singh.  The New York-based company partners with employers, […]

Researchers at Flinders University have introduced a mobile application that helps persons with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to self-manage their condition. Developed by their partner, Adelaide-based digital health company goAct, the prototype app provides short targeted questions at random times, psychoeducation tools, and treatment advice.  A companion clinical dashboard allows care teams to track their […]

Nomad Health, which offers an online job portal for temporary healthcare workers, announced it has secured $22 million. HealthQuest Capital led the round, with participation from Icon Ventures, Adams Street, .406 Ventures, RRE Ventures and Polaris Partners.  The company also announced it has appointed Justin Lambert as its new CEO, replacing former CEO Dr. Alexi […]

Lenovo is partnering with Boston-based Rendever, a virtual reality company focused on the aging population, to implement VR technology into hospice care provider Carolina Caring’s offerings.  Through Rendever’s platform, users can participate in group sessions to share virtual reality immersive experiences aimed at building social connections and decreasing social isolation.  Rendever’s immersive offerings will be […]

Oncology-focused digital therapeutics company Mika Health announced a partnership with pharma companies AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo for an initiative dubbed “UNITE” to provide digital therapeutics to women undergoing breast cancer treatments.  Mika Health’s app gives cancer patients access to psychological support to reduce disease-related anxiety, depression and stress. Patients can track side effects from medications, […]

Wellth, a digital health startup that offers small financial rewards for completing health-related tasks, is launching a suite of in-app personalized, predictive health features to help control the leading factors affecting chronic health conditions, such as increased blood pressure.  Wellth works with insurers, providers and employers to offer an app that reminds users about daily […]

California-based virtual healthcare provider HealthTap announced it is now an in-network provider with many major insurance plans, traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. HealthTap provides virtual primary care through the web and health apps, including mental health, urgent care, sexual health and wellness and lifestyle services. Consumers can review a doctor’s bio and credentials, watch video […]