Merck Capital Ventures

Q2 Corporate VC healthcare deals, funding both up more than 30 percent

Corporate venture capital may be what fills in the large gaps VC has left behind, with CVC deals about 60 percent larger than VC deals on the whole. Healthcare corporate venture capital deals are up nearly 40 percent compared to Q1 and funding is up 34 percent, according to a report from CB Insights. There were […]

By Lindsey Alexander

Hospitals

Mayo Clinic collaborates with start-up company to speed clinical trials

Mayo recently acquired a minority equity stake in Centerphase Solutions Inc., which is developing ways to speed drug industry-sponsored clinical trials run by major academic research institutions like Mayo. Founded in late 2009 by veterans of Merck Capital Ventures, Centerphase has already raised $2.6 million from investors.

By Thomas Lee

The Funding Model for Cancer Innovation is Broken — We Can Fix It

Closing cancer health equity gaps require medical breakthroughs made possible by new funding approaches.

By Eve McDavid - CEO of Mission-Driven Tech

Market Trends to Watch for Health Systems and Their Specialty Pharmacies

The future looks bright for the integrated specialty pharmacy model – for health systems, providers, and most importantly, for patients.

By Jake Gaffey, MBA, Chief Strategy Officer at Shields Health Solutions

Health IT

Transforming Patient Care: The Role of AI-Powered Assistants

The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping patient care, across various dimensions, from facilitating faster discharge to curating treatment plans and suggesting lifestyle changes.

By IT Medical

Health IT

Transforming Patient Care: The Role of AI-Powered Assistants

The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping patient care, across various dimensions, from facilitating faster discharge to curating treatment plans and suggesting lifestyle changes.

By IT Medical