Providence
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Pandemic drives $221M operating loss for Providence
Providence posted a $221 million operating loss in the first half of 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Washington-based health system saw patient volumes decline by 13% in the first six months.
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PE firm acquires and merges Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Pulse+RedBrick Health employer wellness companies
Private equity firm Marlin Equity Partners announced it has acquired both businesses and plans to merge them under Virgin Pulse’s brand as part of a deal that’s expected to close by the end of the month.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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In collaboration with Aflac, Sproutel develops companion robot duck to help kids with cancer
Six years after the Providence, Rhode Island-based business got its start with a focus on the plush, robotic Jerry the Bear to help children newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Sproutel has moved into the pediatric cancer space in a collaboration with Aflac.
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Providence spinout Xealth raises $8.5 million
Seattle-based Xealth, a new startup out of Providence Health & Services, has nabbed $8.5 million in a round led by DFJ. The company’s platform lets physicians prescribe digital health content, apps and services.
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Could CVS Health investment in Curbside eventually mean an end to pharmacy lines?
CVS Health has been pushing into digital health in a big way.
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Devices & Diagnostics, Health IT, Startups
Jerry the Bear helps kids understand diabetes and self-care
Move over, Teddy The Guardian. There’s another toy bear on the loose. Unlike Teddy, Jerry […]
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Applying Remote Patient Monitoring to Surgery Prep and Recovery, Oncology and Women’s Health
Join us to learn about the latest trends in remote monitoring and how to extend its benefits beyond chronic conditions to more patients – all while using fewer staff resources.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
