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League raises $95M in its bid to rule the world of healthcare platforms

By Michael Schroeder Tuesday, February 1, 2022 7:09 PM

The haul brings League's total funding to more than $205 million. The Series C funding round was led by TDM Growth Partners with Workday Ventures and other unnamed existing investors also participating.

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This doesn't taste right: What being a pharmacist taught me about health literacy

By Snezana Mahon Tuesday, February 1, 2022 4:56 PM

The cost to the healthcare system and to employers due to low health literacy is exorbitant, estimated at up to $236 billion annually.

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How hospitals can address provider burnout and staffing issues through digitization

By Mohan Giridharadas Tuesday, February 1, 2022 4:50 PM

health systems must seek digital solutions that make the most of existing staff while also prioritizing their wellbeing. A platform that uses sophisticated math and intelligent, continual learning algorithms can unlock value for hospitals, staff and patients.

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Steadfast Medical Staffing ordered to compensate aides, nurses over $7.2M in back wages and damages

By Emma Bardin Tuesday, February 1, 2022 4:36 PM

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia-Norfolk Division ruled that Steadfast Medical Staffing knowingly and illegally classified workers as independent contractors instead of employees to avoid paying them overtime and the agency must now pay back wages and damages.

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2022 buzz: 4 healthcare terms you will be hearing more this year

By Adam Sabloff Tuesday, February 1, 2022 4:33 PM

For years, healthcare's forward thinkers have been predicting that aligned incentives across payers, providers, and patients will drive more value in the healthcare system – in 2022 we will see true progress towards the goal of achieving the quadruple aim.

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How pulse-field ablation can transform the treatment of atrial fibrillation

By Steven Mickelsen Tuesday, February 1, 2022 4:12 PM

Pulsed Field Ablation can be used in several different ways, but its most valuable benefits are best illustrated through catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF), and it's important for it to be put in context.

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Glooko's CEO expects to provide more personalized recommendations to users following German AI acquisition

By Emma Bardin Tuesday, February 1, 2022 3:59 PM

Digital health company Glooko acquired Germany-based company xbird, a medical AI company with JITAI (Just In Time Adaptive Intervention) technologies to predict patient behavior and offer behavioral changes accordingly to improve outcomes for patients with diabetes.

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Jasper Health raises $25M to expand its cancer care navigation platform

By Michael Schroeder Tuesday, February 1, 2022 1:07 PM

The series A funding round was led by General Catalyst, with Human Capital, W Health Ventures, Redesign Health and 7wireVentures also contributing. The latest fundraising effort brings Jasper's total funding to approximately $31 million.

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