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Reify Health Takes Clinical Trials To Patients For Better Sampling, Faster Outcomes
August 20, 2021

The urgency to develop a vaccine for COVID-19 led to the realization that clinical trials are in dire need of a rethink. Testing new drugs and medical treatments to make sure they’re effective and safe for humans is a long and arduous process that’s beset...

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Geisinger Debuts Zero-Interest Payment Plans For Consumer Medical Expenses
August 19, 2021

Geisinger unveiled a customizable approach to medical billing Thursday (Aug. 19) that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and allows patients to choose zero-interest payment plans that can be paid off over whatever timeframe they choose, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Soda Health Launches Healthcare Technology Platform With $6M In Seed Funding
August 19, 2021

Healthcare payment provider Soda Health launched on Thursday (Aug. 19) following a combined $6 million seed funding round, according to a company press release. Lightspeed Venture Partners and Define Ventures co-led the funding round, which also included support from Qiming Venture Partners USA. Get the...

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MiSalud To Debut Health, Wellness Platform For Hispanic Community; Gets $5M Funding Boost
August 18, 2021

MiSalud, a digital healthcare platform, is coming away from a funding round with $5 million and is rolling out a beta version of its platform, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Today In Healthcare: Ciitizen Collaborates On Data Sharing, AI Becomes More Prevalent
August 17, 2021

Today in healthcare, Drips expands its presence, Ciitizen HealthTech collaborates with Rochester RHIO on better data sharing, and ClosedLoop.ai raises $34 million in Series B funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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AI Communication Startup Drips Grows Healthcare Presence
August 17, 2021

Drips, a conversational communications startup powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is growing its presence in the healthcare industry by forming strategic partnerships with top market leaders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today In Healthcare: Billion-Dollar COVID-19 Booster Market, Walgreens Launches Credit Card Rewards Program
August 16, 2021

Today in healthcare: Hospitals are increasing their focus on procure-to-pay goals. Plus, COVID-19 boosters could generate billions for Pfizer and Moderna, and Walgreens incentivizes healthy living choices through a credit card rewards program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Ciitizen HealthTech Firm Collabs With Rochester RHIO For Streamlined Data Sharing
August 16, 2021

Rochester RHIO is the first health information exchange (HIE) to collaborate with the Ciitizen network to facilitate the sharing of clinical data with patients, according to a press release on Monday (Aug. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Today In Healthcare: Walgreens, VillageMD Expand Into Orlando; GoodRx Reports Jump In Subscribers Seeking Discounts
August 12, 2021

Today in healthcare, Walgreens and VillageMD will open 10 Orlando-area Village Medical locations this year, and more GoodRx subscribers are seeking discounts. Plus, BlueJeans Telehealth enhances virtual health care with televisit tile and integration with the Apple Health app. Get the Full Story Complete the...