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Flagship Pioneering's Senda Bio secures $123M for new 'programmable medicines'

By Frank Vinluan Tuesday, August 16, 2022 7:20 PM

Biotech startup Senda Biosciences is developing technology that yields a new type of medicine with two programming components: one directs the therapy to go to a particular destination in the body while the second tells the therapy what to do once it gets there. With the Series C financing, Senda aims to reach the clinic in 2024.

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Don't wait until it's too late: Now's the time to leverage cybersecurity standards for the production environment

By John Allen Tuesday, August 16, 2022 6:54 PM

Today's factory floors include production equipment that's linked directly into those IT systems that are so often the victims of a cyberattack. This "operational technology" (OT) is critical for pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D organizations.

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Moody's: Slowing economic growth, inflation to have negative impact on health insurers

By Marissa Plescia Tuesday, August 16, 2022 6:19 PM

These issues will likely be modest, Moody's said in its August report. Unlike hospitals, insurers will be less exposed to supply chain issues, higher interest rates and labor shortages.

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CareHarmony raises $10M for virtual care coordination platform

By Katie Adams Tuesday, August 16, 2022 6:03 PM

CareHarmony, a virtual care coordination startup, recently raised $15 million in Series A funding. The company will use the funds to further the development of its platform, which uses AI to analyze patient data and provide targeted care plan recommendations.

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CVS Health makes $18.9M investment in affordable homes for Columbus, Ohio

By Marissa Plescia Tuesday, August 16, 2022 5:25 PM

Through the project, 142 rental homes will be renovated and eight new ones will be built. A childcare center will also be created to help alleviate the childcare desert in the area. CVS Health is the latest in healthcare companies to make major investments in social determinants of health.

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Access to healthcare isn't enough, we must build community trust

By Mollie Williams Tuesday, August 16, 2022 2:00 PM

Mobile health clinics are particularly effective in facilitating access to health care for marginalized groups. Not only do they advance health equity, but they also complement other objectives of health care organizations, such as building trust and expanding community reach.

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Merck picks circular path to RNA and commits $250M to biotech startup Orna

By Frank Vinluan Tuesday, August 16, 2022 1:29 PM

Merck aims to bolster its genetic medicines pipeline through a new research alliance with Orna Therapeutics, a startup whose technology forms RNA into a circle shape that brings several advantages for new therapies and vaccines. In addition to starting the partnership, the pharmaceutical giant also invested in Orna's $221 million Series B financing round.

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New funding fuels device-maker's pursuit of FDA approval

By Joel Berg Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:55 AM

Moximed snagged $40 million as it works to secure approval for its device, an implantable shock absorber for the knee designed to put off the need for full joint replacement. CEO Anton Clifford touts that the MISHA Knee System is the first of its kind.

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Art of clinical decision support: Right decision at the right time can save lives

By Smriti Kirubanandan Tuesday, August 16, 2022 8:30 AM

To err is human. However, to err in healthcare can cost human life. Here are four reasons why clinical decision support needs to be considered.

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