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WebMD’s Avado acquisition bridges its engagement gap between docs and patients

Patient engagement tools have just taken on a new importance for health IT investors, thanks to the WebMD’s (Nasdaq: WBMD) acquisition of health IT company Avado. It’s a significant shift for the company which has, until recently, focused on healthcare content only. Avado’s patient portal is designed to be EMR agnostic. It uses messaging, reminders, and […]

By Stephanie Baum

Health IT

Avado Health 1 of 8 startups selected by 21 large NY providers for accelerator class

The New York Digital Health Accelerator stands out among the health-centric programs not only because of the $300,000 that each startup receives but because of the opportunity to work with major providers who see that major change is required.

With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?

Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.