Pediatric mental health, violence against healthcare staff, and challenges regarding maternal-fetal medicine are among the top patient safety issues for 2023, according to ECRI. The annual report also noted certain patient safety concerns that…
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By Mark Melchionna March 13, 2023 – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has unveiled a webpage and online tool to provide residents with information on providers that offer virtual reproductive…
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Three U.S. senators recently introduced legislation that would ban the use of health data for advertising and marketing purposes. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) proposed the bill, which…
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By Jill McKeon March 06, 2023 – US Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced the Upholding Protections for Health and Online Location Data (UPHOLD) Privacy Act, aimed at preventing the…
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The seismic crumbling of U.S. federal abortion protection shocked the nation last summer. From wide ranging personal responses to corporate promises of abortion assistance, the landscape for reproductive health is experiencing unprecedented change. Evolving…
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What You Should Know:– Surgo Health, a new healthcare technology company dedicated to personalized care announced its official launch in Washington, D.C.– Formed as a public benefits company (PBC), Surgo Health is building on the…
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Researchers at the Harvard Wyss Institute are collaborating with a biotechnology company called Gameto to develop human ovarian organoids that will allow the study of reproductive and other health issues using tissues that closely…
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In June, the United States Supreme Court abandoned nearly 50 years of precedent and, for the first time in this nation’s history, eliminated a fundamental right: the right to choose. This decision, Dobbs v….
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Unified communications and collaboration services vendor Avaya, whose healthcare offerings include solutions for virtual care, collaboration, and patient access technology, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in six years.
The Durham, NC-based company reported lower than expected revenue and earnings last year, blaming accounting problems with its cloud subscription revenue, after which it replaced its CEO.
AVYA share price has dropped 98% in the past 12 months, valuing the company at $24 million.
Reader Comments From Baby Payer: “Re: IVF coverage. In an example of our messed up healthcare system, women are taking Amazon jobs and quitting after…
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As Reproductive Rights are Defunded and Debated Nationally, TBD Health Aims to Democratize Access to Inclusive Sexual Care
TBD Health, a sexual healthcare provider revolutionizing the medical landscape through unparalleled digital and in-person clinical care, today announced a $4.4 million seed round led by Tusk Venture Partners, with participation from Springdale Ventures, Human Ventures, Expansion VC, Starbloom Capital, Hyphen Capital, and The Community Fund along with several strategic angels. With this new financing, TBD Health is expanding to all 50 states, democratizing access to its sexual healthcare offerings, consisting of at-home STD testing and emergency contraception available via telehealth or in-person in its Las…
