Nanyang Technological University Singapore has developed a ring-type device that can help speed up the analysis of skincare cosmetic products.
Dubbed HapSense, the wearable device is shaped like a signet ring and worn on the fingertip. It captures data on friction and pressure in near real-time with high sensitivity to offer "precise, objective and quantifiable" measurements of tactile sensation...
Prior authorization automation platform Cohere Health and health insurer Humana announced they are expanding their 2021 partnership, which focused on the prior authorization process for musculoskeletal issues, to include diagnostic imaging and sleep services.
The Cohere Unify Platform leverages AI to accelerate the prior authorization process by using predictive technology and clinical...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the launch of a new initiative, Home as a Health Care Hub, that focuses on using augmented reality and virtual reality to improve health equity by reimagining the home environment as part of a healthcare system.
The FDA contracted with an architectural firm that designs buildings with health and equity in mind to consider what will be needed to...
Lumeris, a value-based care strategy, technology and operations company, announced it secured $100 million in an equity capital raise led by Deerfield Management.
Endeavor Health joined as a new investor, and BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners, Sandbox Industries, Kleiner Perkins and JDLinx participated in the round.
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The Missouri-based company strategizes with health systems and...
NeuroX, a neurology-focused online consultation service, and its physician network ATP Partners announced it will participate in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) GUIDE Program to enhance care for dementia patients.
NeuroX, American TelePhysician's brain health division, offers a virtual-care platform that connects individuals with neurologists, psychiatrists and sleep...
Kontakt.io, an analytics company focusing on the inpatient healthcare journey, announced it secured $47.5 million in a Series C funding round led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs).
Christian Resch, partner at Goldman Sachs, will join the company's board of directors.
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Kontakt.io uses AI and real-time Internet of Things (IoT) to garner insights into...
Microsoft, GE HealthCare, and LG Electronics have recently partnered with a shared goal of supporting smart hospital constructions in South Korea.
The trio have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and contribute their respective expertise in medical equipment and medtech solutions, smart hospital operation solutions, and cloud and platforms.
In particular, Microsoft Korea will...
Fertility and family building company Progyny and social-planning website for invitations Evite held an event in Los Angeles on Wednesday where panelists discussed IVF options. They included patient advocacy group for family building RESOLVE, the first IVF baby born in the U.S. Elizabeth Carr, Progyny's chief medical officer Dr. Janet Choi, and actress and fertility advocate Kellee Stewart....
South Korean medical AI company Lunit has recently secured deals with hospitals in Europe, where the medical device market – the second largest after the North American market – is worth $155 billion.
It won the contract to supply a lung disease screening solution to TeleDiag, the largest teleradiology group in France.
Lunit was also chosen to provide a mammography analysis solution to the...
Medical AI startup AITRICS has recently raised 27.1 billion won ($20.1 million) in a Series B funding round. The funding event drew the participation of both existing and new investors, including Premier Partners, BNH Investment, BSK Investment, Bonum Investment, DS Investment & Securities, Ulmers Investment, HB Investment, Shinyoung Securities, and HRZ.
This adds to the 3.5 billion ($2.6...
