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Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. TOP STORIES Binah's software tool allows smartphones to monitor blood pressure without any extra hardware Binah.ai is using the smartphone camera for contactless, video-based blood pressure measurement, which the company says is a first-of-its kind technology, thereby enabling remote patient monitoring. But the FDA hasn't approved the technology yet. Sponsored Content How the supply chain crisis is spurring companies to transform production and sourcing strategies to reduce risk From Microsoft and MedCity News The supply chain needs of the pharmaceutical industry are growing increasingly complex, particularly with the growth of cell and gene therapies that require timely delivery of medication components that have to be kept at stable temperatures. A new report, Resilience in volatility: Modernizing the supply chain from Microsoft highlights factors that have stressed the supply chain over the past 18 months and how companies are responding to this crisis as they lay the groundwork to minimize the impact of global events in the future. Deadline fast approaching for INVEST Pitch Perfect contest applications. Apply Today! INVEST 2022 is going to be held March 28-30 in at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Chicago. This year, we have four new categories reflecting the pandemic-reality and how it has reshaped healthcare. Apply now for a chance to pitch LIVE in front of VC judges. Please note that companies that have pitched in the last 12 months at a MedCity event are ineligible to apply. Selected finalists will be asked to register for the conference at a reduced rate. Deadline is January 15.  Supreme court weighs Biden's workplace vaccine requirements By Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News Friday, January 7, 2022 7:22 PM Lower courts have split on whether the federal government has the authority to issue such rules and whether they can take effect while the cases are argued. Read more » Amylyx Pharma's IPO lands $190M as ALS drug begins FDA review By Frank Vinluan Friday, January 7, 2022 6:23 PM It's the first week of the new year, and the life sciences sector continued the IPO momentum of 2021 as Wall Street welcomed three new biotech companies. Here's a look at the IPOs of Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, CinCor, and Vigil Neuroscience, which raised a combined $482 million to support work on drugs addressing neurodegenerative and cardiovascular disorders. Read more » In 2022, California's ballot will be heavy on healthcare By Samantha Young, Kaiser Health News Friday, January 7, 2022 12:54 PM Voters will weigh whether to overturn a state law that bans flavored tobacco products and will likely consider increasing the cap on medical malpractice awards. Read more » 2022 predictions: Simpler, trusted health intelligence sharing By Tom Skelton Friday, January 7, 2022 12:43 PM The CEO of Surescripts believes we are living in an unpredictable world coupled with an explosion of innovation that aims to solve challenges like the cost of medications, administrative inefficiency and gaps in patient information. Read more » Biotech dominates medtech in numbers By Emma Bardin Friday, January 7, 2022 12:28 PM In 2021 biotech had a median deal of $10 million and an average deal of $36.9 million, according to the report by PitchBook Data. Comparatively, medtech locked in an median of $3.9 million and $12.6 million average. Read more » Sanofi bets big on AI again, paying $100M to start drug R&D pact with Exscientia By Frank Vinluan Friday, January 7, 2022 11:15 AM Sanofi's new alliance with artificial intelligence biotech Exscientia spans up to 15 small molecule drugs in cancer and immunology. If drugs from the partnership reach the market, Exscientia could earn as much as $5.2 billion in milestone payments. Read more » Digital health investment opportunities in 2022 By Dr. Namrata Rastogi Friday, January 7, 2022 8:15 AM Child and adolescent mental health, palliative care and clinical AI are among opportunities that investors should consider closely this year an in the future. Read more » Audit Readiness Checklist: Be Prepared to Pass Your Next Audit From MedCity News Every company will eventually face an audit. Download this FREE general audit checklist to evaluate your organization and take proactive steps guaranteed to prepare you in order pass an audit when the time comes. Download this FREE guide to learn more! MedCity News   611 Broadway    New York,  NY   10012   United States You received this email because you are subscribed to MedCity Daily Digest from MedCity News. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails