Medical coding, the intricate process of translating healthcare diagnoses, procedures, services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes, plays a pivotal role in the vast and ever-changing landscape of the healthcare industry. The sector's complexity is further compounded by continuous healthcare innovation, evolving clinical procedures and services, the introduction of new FDA-approved medical devices and drugs, the global pandemic, and other transformative movements, rendering effective management a critical challenge. Amidst the challenges and complexity, investment opportunities emerge, presenting a compelling investment thesis for exploration.
Read MorePosterity Health, the center of excellence for male reproductive health, today announced the closing of its latest round of financing led by FCA Venture Partners and supported by Distributed Ventures and WVV. Posterity Health empowers males to take control of their reproductive health.
Read MoreWatershed Health, a leader in driving patient care coordination across the healthcare ecosystem to reduce costs, enhance quality of care and improve patient outcomes, announced the completion of a $13.6 million funding round led by an investment from First Trust Capital Partners with participation from FCA Venture Partners, Create Health Ventures, Impact Engine, 450 Ventures, LDH Ventures II/Launchpad Digital Health, MassMutual Ventures, Capstar Partners and Wanxiang Healthcare Investments.
Read MoreHospice care is a specialized approach to healthcare that focuses on providing comfort, support, and dignity to individuals with terminal illness and their families. This form of care is designed to be a 6-month plan agreed upon by the patient, and/or family if given the right to make medical decisions on their behalf, focused on providing comfort when curative treatment is deemed no longer possible. This form of care delivers patients and families with the emotional and physical support needed at the end of life.
Read MoreIndependence Blue Cross and Carallel have expanded a partnership that supports the caregivers of Independence Medicare Advantage members. The program gives loved ones access to expert advice, practical assistance, planning resources, support groups, and connections with Carallel's Care Advocates.
Read MoreThis investment thesis report delves into the booming market of fertility care, emphasizing the increasing rates of infertility particularly in the United States. It explores the lifestyle and environmental causes of infertility and highlights the challenges faced by couples seeking fertility treatments, with a focus on the prohibitive costs associated with in vitro fertilization (IVF). The paper subsequently discusses the disparities in insurance coverage for fertility treatments across states and employers, the recent consolidation of fertility clinics, and the largely overlooked issue of male factor infertility. Contextual factors, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise in individuals identifying as LGBTQ+, and the legal implications of the Dobbs Supreme Court ruling, are also considered. Finally, the report touches on investment areas and opportunities in the fertility market, underscoring the need for innovation, inclusivity, and proactive approaches to reproductive care.
Read MoreCredo Health, a leader in technology for value-based care, has successfully secured $5.25 million in series seed funding. FCA Venture Partners led the round with existing investors that include Hannah Grey VC, FirstMile Ventures, and SpringTime Ventures.
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