Parakeet Health Secures $10M for Conversational Agentic Platform
The Series A round was led by Canvas Ventures, with participation from Blank Space Ventures, StoryHouse Ventures and HMC INQ.
AMA: PBM Market Concentration Is On the Rise
The AMA found that OptumRx, Express Scripts, CVS Caremark and Prime Therapeutics controlled 75% of the national PBM market in 2024.
Where Will AI Deployment Benefit Payers the Most?
We are taking a look at how health insurers are using AI, defining success, and managing cybersecurity risks. Give us your opinions by completing our brief, anonymous survey.
MedCity FemFwd: Opportunities in the Fertility Market
In this episode, we’re joined by Claire Love, PwC’s global health industries advisory leader. We discuss PwC’s recent report showing the opportunities in the fertility and reproductive health market.
4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in September
Health tech companies made several major funding announcements in September. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds.
Tiny Health Secures $33M to Expand Microbiome Testing
Tiny Health's Series B round was led by B Capital, with participation from Spero Ventures, The Venture City, Overwater Ventures, Black Opal Ventures, Denver Ventures, Pave Health Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Gaingels and Pari Passu Ventures.
New Coalition Launches to Expand Direct Contracting
The Association for Direct Care launched a coalition focused on expanding direct contracting to lower healthcare costs.
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From Blind Spots to Better Outcomes: How SNF Data Transparency Strengthens LTSS
What if health plans could identify member decline before an avoidable hospitalization occurs? Real-time clinical visibility into long-stay SNF members uncovers risk earlier and drives better outcomes.
UHC, Cigna and Centene Sign On to New National Shared Credentialing Program
CertifyOS launched a shared credentialing program that allows providers to submit their information once for multiple health plans.
Teal Health Secures $22M for At-Home HPV Cervical Cancer Screening Device
The Series A round was led by .406 Ventures, with support from Emerson Collective (managed by Yosemite), Forerunner, Serena Ventures and Japan-based MPower Partners.
Pelago Unveils New Behavioral Health Platform for Substance Use, Mental Health and Behavioral Addiction Care
Pelago launched a behavioral health platform that integrates substance use, mental health and behavioral addiction care, using AI-powered triage to connect patients with appropriate treatment.
Array Behavioral Care Unveils New Triage Model
Array Behavioral Care launched a new service to help providers assess patients with urgent behavioral health needs and connect them to appropriate care.
Why Pharma Companies Should Look To Social Media For Better Patient Insight
Healthcare decision-makers, especially at pharmaceutical companies, must prioritize patient input. Data collected from social media listening is a significant step in the right direction.
Angle Health Raises $600M to Grow Employer Health Benefits Platform
Angle Health's funding round was led by Vitruvian Partners, with participation from Town Hall Ventures, Blumberg Capital, Portage Ventures, PruVen Capital and Y Combinator.
Ayble Health Secures $16M for Virtual Digestive Health Clinic
Ayble Health’s Series A round was led by Neon, with participation from Unum Ventures, Upfront Ventures, M13, Cleveland Clinic Ventures, DigiTx and Accomplice.
Trump’s $500 ACA Refunds: ‘We Shouldn’t Confuse a Check With a Healthcare Affordability Strategy’
Trump’s $500 ACA refunds offer immediate financial relief to some enrollees, but healthcare experts question whether they address the broader affordability challenges facing Americans.
Thatch Secures $108M, Reaches $1B Valuation
The Series C funding round was from The General Partnership, Index Ventures, General Catalyst and Andreessen Horowitz.
Nara Health Secures $14M for Third Party Administration Platform
Nara Health’s funding was led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Long Journey Ventures and Superior Studios.