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Prescription digital therapeutics company Pear Therapeutics is exploring “strategic alternatives,” including a possible company sale, merger, or acquisition. In a press release, the company said it hired a financial advisor to look into actions that could “maximize shareholder value.” That includes a potential sale, M&A, divestiture of assets, licensing or other strategic transactions. It may …

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Zus Health, a health data platform led by digital health veteran Jonathan Bush, scooped up $40 million in financing. The raise included participation from JAZZ Venture Partners, F-Prime Capital, Maverick Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). WHAT THEY DO Zus offers a platform that aims to connect health information so providers can access a single view …

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OpenLoopwhich provides staffing and support to digital health companies, launched virtual care services, garnered $15 million in Series A funding and announced a nationwide payer network and revenue cycle management service. Nava Ventures led the round with participation from PrimeTime Ventures, UnityPoint Health Ventures, ManchesterStory and SpringTide Ventures. WHAT THEY DO The Iowa-based company offers …

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Medigo snaps up $2M in Series A funding Vietnamese online pharmacy Medigo has scored $2 million in a Series A funding round led by East Ventures, with the participation from Pavilion Capital and Touchstone Partners. According to a press release, the startup plans to use its fresh funds to strengthen its services, including remote doctor …

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Telstra Health names new CTO Farhoud Salimi, eHealth NSW executive director of service delivery, is filling up the vacant CTO role at Telstra Health. He will be assuming the position starting on April 17, succeeding Russel Duncan who retired by the end of 2022. “[He] brings a unique set of skills that will enhance our …

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