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For Neuro Biotech Lusaris, Depression Therapy Starts by Lifting the Tongue

By Frank Vinluan Friday, November 4, 2022 8:00 AM

Lusaris Therapeutics launched with $60 million for clinical development of a psychedelic depression drug it claims will be easier to dose and fast-acting. The company was formed and incubated by RA Capital Management, which led the startup's Series A round of financing.

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StartUPDATES: New Developments for Healthcare Startups

By Stephanie Baum Friday, November 4, 2022 7:48 AM

Check out new developments from Carrum Health, Strive Health, Abridge and Concerto Biosciences.

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Former Mount Sinai Employees Accuse Leadership of Sexism and Ageism

By Amanda James Thursday, November 3, 2022 8:04 PM

This lawsuit centers on the leadership of the Arnhold Institute for Global Health, which is part of the Icahn School of Medicine, and the hiring decisions made by the school's dean, Dr. Dennis Charney, as well as alleged discrimination from other leaders.

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Medical Device Security Startup Reels in $25M as Cyber Threats Escalate

By Katie Adams Thursday, November 3, 2022 6:53 PM

MedCrypt, a San Diego-based provider of cybersecurity solutions for medical devices, recently closed a $25 million Series B funding round. The startup sells its software to medical devices manufacturers so they can enhance the security of their products, which range from pacemakers to CT scanners.

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Hint Health To Offer Expanded Direct Primary Care Platform Through New Acquisition

By Marissa Plescia Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:10 PM

Hint Health acquired AeroDPC, a software company and electronic medical record for direct primary care clinics. As a result, Hint will release a new product in 2023 that combines tools from both companies.

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How to End the Turf Battles of Senior Care

By Joel Theisen Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:01 PM

Let's tear down the silos that transport seniors through the classic stages of hospitals, rehab, assisted living, and nursing homes. Value-based care or better yet, global risk, has a way of disintegrating these silos. If providers want to get paid, they must collaborate. That means instead of treating a singular issue, we must reach out to the rest of the ecosystem, coordinating treatment and driving together toward a meaningful outcome.

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More Talent and Technology Offer Solutions for Medical Laboratory Staffing Shortages

By J.T. Ripton Thursday, November 3, 2022 3:08 PM

Process improvement and advanced technology can also help relieve the staffing burden that medical laboratories are facing.

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Valera Health Secures $44.5M To Expand Its Virtual Mental Health Capabilities

By Marissa Plescia Thursday, November 3, 2022 2:28 PM

The financing round was led by Heritage Group, and included participation from the investment arms of insurers, like Cigna Ventures and Trinnovate Ventures of Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona. It brings Valera's total financing amount to about $70 million.

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Bain Capital-Backed Emalex Bio Lands $250M for Pivotal Test of Tourette Drug

By Frank Vinluan Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:16 PM

Emalex Biosciences will use the cash from its Series D financing to conduct a Phase 3 clinical trial for ecopipam, an experimental treatment for Tourette syndrome. Though there drugs are already available for Tourette, Emalex's drug addresses a different central nervous system target that the biotech believes could offer an edge.

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How To Create Digital Health Apps That Serve as Useful Tools (Not Unnecessary Work)

By Rex Chekal Thursday, November 3, 2022 9:00 AM

Here are three points to consider for any healthcare system that aims to develop apps that enjoy high adoption and, as a result, improve patients' lives.

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