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The most successful implementations of digital solutions offer value propositions on both sides of the equation — they create value for the patient and family, while also making the clinician’s job easier and more enjoyable by saving time and eliminating ancillary duties.

Propane can provide reassurance during this time of strain on the electric grid. It can keep hospitals and other critical facilities powered so that patients receive the care they need, and allow emergency responders to do their jobs effectively.

The world is slowly aging, and by 2060, around 94.7 million older adults will be in the U.S. Without the proper care tactics in place, healthcare providers risk losing people at an earlier age and burning out family caregivers.

Ounce’s $5.2 million in seed funding was co-led by Meridian Street Capital and Flare Capital and included participation from Chelsea Clinton’s Metrodora Ventures, Wilshire Lane Capital, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta and Unite Us Co-founder Taylor Justice.

Headway closed a $125 million Series C funding round. The round brings the New York-based startup’s valuation to $1 billion, reaching unicorn status. The company connects patients to in-network therapists and helps mental health providers avoid the massive administrative burden associated with taking insurance.

Cigna recently agreed to pay $172 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. One expert said this is just a small part of the problem, while another called for more clarity from the government.

Through a partnership with Mount Sinai Solutions, Instacart is offering post-operative and post-partum patients a grocery stipend. Instacart is also launching co-branded Medicare Advantage plans with Alignment Healthcare that address food insecurity issues for seniors.

In response to the urgent need for support, the federally funded National Maternal Mental Health Hotline was launched in 2022,. In its first year, the hotline for new and expectant parents received more than 12,000 calls and texts, underlining the depth of the crisis affecting millions of Americans. For decades, the emotional highs and lows after giving birth were dismissed as simply “the baby blues.” However, though we’ve made strides in understanding the severity of postpartum depressi...

As we navigate the challenges of drug shortages, especially vital medications like Adderall, it's crucial to be proactive. Predictive analytics, coupled with a deep understanding of alternative drugs, can guide our path forward.

Precede Biosciences’ liquid biopsy platform yields insight into the genes and pathways in diseased tissue. Based on Dana-Farber Cancer Institute research, the startup aims to support biopharma drug R&D as it also develops the technology for clinical care applications.