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That’s a wrap on another week in #healthcare. Highlights from the week include: + Mental health startup Headway raised $100m led by Spark Capital, increasing its valuation to $2.3B https://lnkd.in/eU_pBv_M + Ellit Groups, a healthcare IT consulting firm, forms a strategic partnership with private equity firm Lumerity Capital https://lnkd.in/gqu5PVW5 + Huma, a healthcare AI startup, raises $80M in Series D https://lnkd.in/eHddkMwa + HarmonyCares, a home-based care provider, raised $200M in capital led by General Catalyst and McKesson Ventures https://lnkd.in/gFpKn43j + Nabla, the leading AI assistant for clinicians, partners with Carle Health to implement its AI copilot technology https://lnkd.in/eiGdQ8yV + Regard, an AI-powered clinical insights platform, raised $61m in Series B led by Oak HC/FT https://lnkd.in/ejc7sQdw    + DaVita Kidney Care, one of the nation's largest dialysis providers, agrees to pay $34M to resolve allegations of kickbacks to induce referrals to DaVita Rx, a former subsidiary that provided pharmacy services for dialysis patients https://lnkd.in/eCUvtfbH + A U.S. District Judge pauses a CMS rule capping compensation for Medicare Advantage brokers https://lnkd.in/eAg9SD2b + Vermont is the latest state to sue PBMs, Evernorth and CVS, for driving up prescription drug prices https://lnkd.in/ermdkHBk + CMS’s first “No Surprises Act” audit aimed at ensuring compliance with the surprise billing prohibition, found Aetna overestimated and underestimated qualifying payment amounts for air ambulance services https://lnkd.in/eA8P-jAf + CMS issues the final part two guidance for the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan to provide beneficiaries with Medicare prescription drug coverage the option to spread the costs of their prescription drugs throughout the calendar year https://lnkd.in/exB57Riz + HHS announces $27.5m in funding aimed at improving women’s behavioral health across the country https://lnkd.in/gBimKE6q

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🚨 Exciting News! We've partnered with HLTH Inc. 🚨 Find us at this year's HLTH event in Las Vegas, October 20 – 23! Join Togather Founder, Tesiah Coleman, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CLC for her interactive workshop: ⭐️ Equity in Practice: Confronting Racial Bias in Medicine. This workshop moves beyond equity as a buzzword to equip clinicians with the tools to recognize and address racial bias in medical practice while acknowledging the systemic factors that impact their ability to do so. Through real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises, participants will explore the effects of racial bias on patient outcomes and develop strategies to foster more inclusive and equitable healthcare. By the end of this session, clinicians will leave with actionable next steps that they can immediately apply. This first workshop from Togather’s Equity in Practice series seeks to push past the typical surface-level training, getting to the root of systemic inequities, challenging existing power structures, and empowering participants with the practical tools to dismantle oppressive practices. 🧡 Join us in co-creating a healthcare system where both patients and providers thrive. 💰 Use the code 24p_Togather250 to get $250 off your registration! 👀 We can't wait to see you there! Links on when and where to find us in the comments 👇🏾👇🏾 -- #healthequity #healthcareonlinkedin #HLTHUSA #racialbiasinmedicine

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Are we thrilled about the major new funding from The White House earmarked for women's health research? Yes, of course. But Midi CEO Joanna Strober joined forces with female founders Ellen Rudolph and Priya Abani to point out that women's health is in crisis. We need more than what the White House has promised to make real progress and help all women thrive. Women are widely underserved by healthcare, particularly in areas such as heart disease, autoimmune disease, and menopause. Read on to learn more about why digital health innovators are key to filling these and other care gaps, and how government institutions, venture capitalists, employers, payors, and health systems can support them.

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How can we pay it forward to create a sustainable healthcare system? How can we effectively advance value-based care and address affordability, quality, and access? Our founder & managing partner Lynne Chou O'Keefe joined Innovaccer's Abhinav Shashank, The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.'s Maria Ansari MD FACC, and Intermountain Health's Dan Liljenquist to address these questions and many more at #APGSpringCon24

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Health tech continues to be a huge opportunity for founders. The industry is a resilient part of our economy, with US digital health startups raising billions in H1 2024 across 250+ deals. What’s more, digital health is projected to grow 10x, topping half a trillion dollars over the next five years. That's why Tech:NYC's first Startup:NYC season will focus on health and wellness tech, bringing together innovative founders, digital health and wellness investors, and industry stakeholders for an intensive period of collaboration. At M13, we're believers in the digital transformation happening in health and wellness. As investors in the future of health—supporting companies like Carenostics, Roon, and Canvas Medical—we're thrilled to partner with Julie Samuels and Tech:NYC for this program. Early-stage founders in health and wellness: Apply by August 14th for curated gatherings, industry briefings, mentorship opportunities, and more: https://lnkd.in/eDt9baQt #futureofhealth #healthtech #digitalhealth #founders

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🌟 We’re thrilled that our Head of Public Engagement, Willie T. Reaves, will be speaking at LSX World Congress USA next month in #Boston! Willie will be speaking in the session, "Healthtech is not Donkeys & Elephants – Making Healthcare Fairer & More Equitable Across the Nation" on Thursday, September 12. Join Willie for a panel discussion with Michael Pace of PalmHealthCo🌴, Arianne Kidder of Seae Ventures, Dorosella Green, MS-PREP of Takeda, and moderator Keely Benson of Massachusetts eHealth Institute. The session will cover key topics including: 🔷 The promise of healthtech to improve health equity and access to care. 🔷 What technology is required to increase health equity in communities across the nation? 🔷 Has commercial scalability caught up with equitable innovations? 🔷 What are the missing tools in the toolkit? 🔷 Pushing past the politics and making health equity a reality—What is the best way to do this? 📅 Join us at the LSX USA Congress on September 11-12. Learn more and register here: www.lsxleaders.com/USA #LSXUSA #Healthtech #Biotech #AI #MachineLearning #Collaboration #Innovation #RegenMed #PersonalizedMedicine #HealthEquity #CellinoBio #YourCellsYourCure

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What's the most important go-to-market decision Brightside Health has made? On Category Visionaries, Brad Kittredge (CEO of Brightside Health) shared their pivotal moment: Most mental health startups were running away from high-risk patients. Brightside ran toward them. "You know what happens when you refer those people out? Those patients are a hot potato. No one wants to take them because no one's trained specifically or very few providers are trained specifically to treat suicidality. And everyone perceives it as a risk. And by the way, it's hard enough to get a routine appointment, let alone an urgent suicide risk appointment." Instead of referring these cases out like everyone else, Brightside built a crisis care program specifically for high-risk patients.Why? Because the hardest cases drive the majority of healthcare costs. By focusing on what others avoided, they: - Differentiated in a crowded market - Became invaluable to insurance partners - Solved real problems others ignored The lesson? Sometimes the biggest opportunity lies in the problems everyone else is too afraid to tackle. Listen to Brad's full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dk8zTRHX #HealthcareTech #HealthTech #GTM #gotomarket

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💰 Bloomlife Inc, a leader in maternal health technology, has successfully raised $12.2 million in a Series A funding round, marking a significant step forward in its mission to advance maternal healthcare. The funding round was led by Kapor Capital and European investor Noshaq and included follow-on investments from existing backers such as RH Capital, 15th Rock Ventures, The Grove Foundation, Stardust Equity, and LeanSquare. 💸 💬 "Current practices in maternal healthcare are often outdated and cumbersome, relying heavily on frequent in-person appointments and manual processes. By digitizing these systems, we can greatly enhance the patient experience, making it easier for expectant mothers to monitor and manage their health. Our solution provides a centralized platform where all relevant data is easily accessible to patients and their care teams, leading to more informed decision-making and better health outcomes." Eric Dy, Bloomlife Inc Founder & CEO #femtech #maternalhealth #pregnancy #femhealth #womenshealth #womenshealthinnovation #health #healthcare #healthtech #virtualcare #startup #scaleup #investment #vc #venturecapital #investor

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🔥 Today's the day! Tune in for our highly-anticipated conversation around shifting the narrative and taking back our power during perimenopause and menopause with Midi Health Co-Founder and CEO Joanna Strober! Join us as we discuss: 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 The Evolution of Working Parenthood: Reflecting on her book "Getting to 50/50: How Working Parents Can Have It All," Joanna discusses changes in the landscape of working parents and partnerships over the past 15 years. 💼 Lessons from a Decades-Long Career: Joanna imparts wisdom gained from her extensive career in business, highlighting key lessons learned along the way. ♀ Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause: Joanna provides definitions and age ranges for menopause and perimenopause, plus common symptoms experienced during these phases as well as evidence-based treatments. We discuss empowering women to educate themselves, particularly in their early to mid-thirties. 👩‍⚕️ The Role of Midi Health: Explore how Midi Health supports women in aging their best and managing menopausal symptoms with dignity, ease, and evidence-based care and treatment plans. 💵 The Economic Impact of Menopause: Discuss the significant economic impact of menopause and its implications for consumers in the coming years. It's clear that Joanna's impact extends far beyond menopause. She's an inspiring mother and leader from which we will be reaping the wisdom from from our conversation for years to come 💓 . Click the link in the comments to take a listen! ⬇ • • • #WomenEmpowerment #MenopauseAwareness #HealthcareInnovation #WomensHealth #FemTech

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Revolutionizing Maternity Care for Underserved Communities We're thrilled to share the announcement of Ouma Health's partnership with Marani Health to transform maternity care for those in maternity deserts and underserved regions across the country. Together, we’re breaking down barriers to prenatal and postpartum care by integrating Marani's cutting-edge maternal health technology with Ouma's 24/7/365 clinical expertise. ➡️ Why this matters: In many areas, Ouma is the only access to maternity care for hours and miles. Through this partnership, we’re providing comprehensive, virtual prenatal care to moms who otherwise wouldn’t receive the timely support they need. ➡️ Where we’re seeing impact: From California to Virginia, we’re already witnessing how our care model improves outcomes by offering advanced remote patient monitoring with Marani’s M•care platform coupled with direct access to Ouma’s expert clinicians, who can diagnose, prescribe, and provide continuous support. ➡️ What’s next: This deep backend integration of technology and clinical care is expanding into New Mexico, Mississippi, and soon Wisconsin, creating a scalable, cost-effective solution for Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Our mission is clear: to ensure every pregnant person, regardless of location or circumstance, has access to high-quality maternity care. We’re proud of this collaboration and invite MCOs and FQHCs seeking impactful, innovative solutions to join us in improving maternal and neonatal outcomes. Let’s make a difference, together. #MaternityCare #Telehealth #Innovation #HealthEquity #MaternalHealth #Medicaid #FQHC #OumaHealth #MaraniHealth https://lnkd.in/gHCMt4zZ

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#TruDoc is setting a new standard in accessible, reliable healthcare. With 24/7 doctor consultations, comprehensive care, and a commitment to quality, we're redefining the healthcare experience. Read more about our journey and mission with insights from our Chief Commercial Officer, Mahdi Attya. #HealthcareInnovation #digitalhealth #healthcaretechnology

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The future of healthcare - if you can't find the talent you need to train the talent... Devyn Mikell has been helping healthcare companies recruit talent and doesn't see the talent shortage going away. More and more companies are opting to train and invest in talent. Listen to the latest episode of the The Realest Recruiter - Recruiting Is No Joke Podcast that dropped today. We discussed mouse jigglers, politics at work, and so much more... Full episode link in the comments.

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💰 Midi Health, a fast-growing virtual care clinic for women aged 35 and above, has announced the closing of a $63M Series B funding round. Among the new investors is an impressive group of women leaders across various industries, including Amy Schumer, Connie Britton, Brandi Chastain, Meena Harris, Sheryl Sandberg, Tekedra Mawakana, and Tory Burch. This $5M Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) was formed and managed by Midi Investor Operator Collective and joins a broader group of Series B investors including Emerson Collective, GV (Google Ventures), Memorial Hermann Health System, and others. 🚀 💬 "This is truly an example of women investing in companies such as Midi that they want and believe need to exist in the world, putting their own money behind their belief in our goal of closing the care gap for perimenopause, menopause and beyond. It's exciting to see women of such a wide array of fields and ages at the top of their game coming together to help build solutions in the marketplace that will effect change for other women." Midi Health CEO & Co-founder Joanna Strober #femtech #womenshealth #womenshealthinnovation #femhealth #startup #scaleup #menopause #perimenopause #longevity #investment #investor #vc #venturecapital #femalefounders #healthtech #virtualcare #ecosystem

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