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StartUPDATES: New developments from healthcare startups

By Stephanie Baum Friday, February 25, 2022 7:30 AM

Check out news from Equiva, Minded, Rightway and more.

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Startup hC Bioscience emerges with $24M to join pursuit of transfer RNA therapies

By Frank Vinluan Thursday, February 24, 2022 6:58 PM

New startup hC Bioscience is developing therapies based on transfer RNA, molecules that can be leveraged to address disease-causing proteins. The biotech joins several companies that are developing tRNA therapies in this emerging class of genetic medicines.

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Aflac, Neuroflow partner in aims of closing gaps in mental health care for customers

By Michael Schroeder Thursday, February 24, 2022 6:40 PM

The financial terms of the three-year deal were not disclosed. Beginning in Q3, NeuroFlow will be available to new and existing clients that have fully insured group long-term disability policies through Aflac with more than 1,000 covered lives, according to the agreement.

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INVEST Digital Health conference set to move to Texas amid state's growing stature as a health hub

By MedCity News Thursday, February 24, 2022 2:59 PM

MedCity News is bringing its INVEST Digital Health conference to Dallas on September 28. Every year we will discuss something that's new and emerging in healthcare – this year, it will be the Metaverse – while also taking a closer look at the trends in the employer and consumer worlds.

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Amicus rejiggers gene therapy plans as SPAC merger folds in unfriendly market

By Frank Vinluan Thursday, February 24, 2022 1:25 PM

The SPAC merger that Amicus Therapeutics planned for its gene therapy assets has been called off due to market conditions. The rare disease company is instead keeping those assets but streamlining its portfolio in order to save $400 million—the amount that the gene therapy spinout was in line to receive from the merger deal.

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How healthcare organizations can listen and adapt in the era of "patient empowerment"

By Paul Jaglowski Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:11 PM

Patient expectations are drastically changing due to the pandemic, access to technology and generational preferences. By actively listening to patients and drawing on data healthcare organizations already have, it's possible to personalize experiences and improve care delivery.

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