W Health to Double Down on India-US Health Startups with $100Mn Fund II July 19, 2025 W Health Ventures is nearing the first close of its $100Mn Fund II, doubling down on early-stage healthtech bets across India and the US. The firm will back seed to Series B startups with a mix of investments and incubation.
Samsung Set to Launch AI Health Platform Offering Doctor-Led Insights July 11, 2025 Samsung has announced the launch of an AI health coach in the U.S., offering personalized insights from wearable data to boost user wellness.
Merck Announces $10 Bn Acquisition of Verona Pharma July 10, 2025 Merck is buying Verona Pharma for $10B, gaining FDA-approved COPD drug Ohtuvayre as it looks beyond Keytruda. The deal is expected to close in Q4, pending approvals.
US Health System Expands Sectra Imaging Cloud to Include Digital Pathology for Cancer Care July 8, 2025 A US health system has expanded its Sectra One Cloud imaging service to include digital pathology in a deal worth $8.9 million. The move aims to boost integrated cancer diagnostics by unifying pathology and radiology workflows. Sectra’s enterprise platform now covers radiology, ophthalmology, and pathology under one cloud-based system.
Beacon Health Seals Deal for Ascension Hospitals in Michigan July 3, 2025 Beacon Health has acquired Ascension’s Michigan hospitals, adding 2,700+ staff and partnering with WMU’s medical school.
Insight Health Unveils AI Assistants to Streamline Clinical Workflow June 26, 2025 Insight Health has launched Lumi, an AI agent that automates intake, follow-ups, and meds to ease clinical workflows and boost efficiency.
Brina Medical Launches Next-Gen CMAT Advantage to Fast-Track Disease Detection June 4, 2025 Brina Medical has unveiled CMAT Advantage, an AI-powered tool to detect chronic diseases early and boost patient care. An expert Advisory Board will guide its global expansion.
Sanofi Set to Acquire US Biotech Firm Blueprint Medicines in $9.1 Bn Agreement June 3, 2025 Sanofi will acquire U.S.-based Blueprint Medicines for $9.1 billion, adding rare disease drug Ayvakit and pipeline assets elenestinib and BLU-808. Shareholders will receive $129 per share plus potential milestone payments.
Swedish Firm Getinge Targets 45% Market Share in India’s Hospital Tech Sector November 18, 2024 Swedish healthcare firm Getinge plans to expand its market share in India from 30% to 45% within five years by launching advanced ventilators, operating tables, and sterilizers, focusing on hospitals across all tiers.
Rula Health & Amazon Partners to Expand Virtual Mental Healthcare in the US November 13, 2024 Rula Health partners with Amazon Health to offer virtual mental healthcare nationwide, providing access to 10,000+ mental health providers through Amazon’s Health Condition Programs.
Healthify Secures $45 Mn Funding to Drive US Market Expansion October 25, 2024 Healthify secures $45 million in funding, led by Khosla Ventures and LeapFrog Investments, to support US expansion and improve its AI-powered health and fitness platform.
USA’s Nabla Expands AI Note-Taking Tool to 31 New Languages September 25, 2024 Nabla launches AI note-taking assistant in 31 new languages, addressing language barriers in US healthcare. The tool is already available in English, Spanish, and French.