Kyruus takes $30 million more for patient access
Just five months after closing a $42 million Series D funding round, Kyruus has raised a further $30 million. The investment comes from private equity firm Francisco Partners.
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COVID-19 accelerates healthtech adoption
Cost pressures in US healthcare exacerbated by COVID-19 have accelerated adoption of tech to better serve patients and improve margins.
Belong.Life raises $14 million B round to build out C word solution
The social network for cancer will use the funds to expand its service and enter new markets through its patient engagement platform
NHSX to begin working in cancer and mental health
The UK’s Department of Health and Social Care has today announced the launch of a pilot programme for the new NHSX, working with clinicians and policymakers in cancer and mental health. If successful, the approach will be rolled out across the NHS.
Peripal device approved in Europe for at-home peritoneal dialysis
Renal insufficiency is an expensive condition to treat due to the high cost of hospital dialysis treatment. Peripal AG, a Swiss startup, has received approval for the European market for its PeriSafe device for at-home dialysis.
Current remote patient monitoring reduces readmissions at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Constrained by workforce shortages during the difficult winter period, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust deployed Current, an AI-enabled wearable platform, to remotely monitor patients after being discharged from hospital.
AI in healthcare market projected to grow at 50% year on year from 2018 to 2025
The AI in healthcare market is expected to grow from $2.1 billion in 2018 to $36.1 billion by 2025, according to a new report from Research and Markets. The main drivers of that growth are increasing healthcare costs, and the growing availability of large and complex data sets. Hospitals are likely to be the largest […]