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UK-based Doctorlink has raised over 20 million pounds for its app that helps patients schedule surgeries and interact with physicians regarding them.
https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/24/doctorlink/
iVinci Health is rebranding as VisitPay, and has raised a new round of funding for its patient payment services.
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171107005707/en/iVinci-Health-Rebrands-VisitPay-Raises-Funds-Fuel
WPP Health & Wellness, a health marketing communications firm, has powerfully invested in Mighty Proud Media, which operates a site called The Mighty for patients with serious disabilities and health challenges.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wpp-health--wellness-and-the-mighty-forge-patient-centered-investment-partnership-300545218.html
Mobile health app developer Vitalhub and mental health and long-term care software company B Sharp have merged, planning to make beautiful music together.
http://vitalhub.com/2017/10/05/vitalhub-corp-announces-completion-of-the-acquisition-of-b-sharp-technologies-inc/
Zelis Healthcare, which offers "claim integrity" services to payers, has acquired EthiCare Advisors, which provides high-dollar claim reviews.
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171106005761/en/Zelis®-Healthcare-Announces-Acquisition-EthiCare-Advisors
Provider-sponsored health plan McLaren Health is expanding into Indiana by acquiring MDwise, which has 350,000 members in the state.
http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/mclaren-health-care-mergers-and-acquisitions-mdwise-provider-sponsored-insurance?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiT1RneE1ERmxaR0k0T0RsayIsInQiOiJJcU43RjBHTjVIK1lBc3FVK1Z3MnNZS0JnRHNreG1FRUlySTUrV21qdHExcEV0ZFBndmtvcWNBZlhrNkdKaHhGQ2hRalUrZVQrcFBnOXhlUEp0eFlFWDZyQTVlSVZqc0dlZUROaUNCRWxOUnVJQUx4a01TTG9cL0dZVWMzREJoQ20ifQ%3D%3D&mrkid=635530&utm_medium=nl&utm_source=internal
Twine Health ropes in $1.5 million in fresh funding, stringing along investors for their wellness app and tying up their money.
https://www.pehub.com/2017/11/twine-health-pulls-in-1-5-mln/
Ranger Health which offers software to support telemedicine, has raised $10 million in new financing.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/11/prweb14872483.htm
EMR vendor Medsphere Systems is merging with revenue cycle management software firm Stockell Healthcare.
http://www.medsphere.com/resources/news/news-releases/3736-medsphere-systems-and-stockell-healthcare-sign-merger-agreement
Nimble Pharmacy has adeptly secured $28 million in capital for providing in home drug delivery.
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/23/nimble-drug-delivery-startup-scores-28-million-in-funding.html
In a nervy move, NeuroFlow gets $1.25 million in a seed round for its app that gets info to mental health professionals.
https://technical.ly/philly/2017/10/18/neuroflow-1-25-million-seed-round-mental-health/
Telehealth start up Health-at-Hand gets a thumbs up, palming $3.1 million in financing from investors it fingered. (and somebody may be getting the finger depending on the deal goes!)
http://www.mobihealthnews.com/content/telehealth-startup-health-hand-gets-31m-preps-uae-launch
DNA testing firm Prenetics has raised a new round of $40 million in capital.
https://www.techinasia.com/dna-testing-startup-prenetics-series-b-funding-alibaba
Prelude Fertility is coupling with Vivere Health, which operates fertility clinics and outpatient surgery centers.
WellSheet, which uses artificial intelligence to provide clinical decision support, has raised a seed round of $800,000.
https://medcitynews.com/2017/10/clinical-decision-support-startup-closes-seed-round-give-intuitive-access-ehr-data/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_bbrwrahbFtoyXbpZspM8TvWLYy1tU_rBYNBwBA1IpZppms3pIrga8ja0uElpsbDv9FQ875Y0dBFYvXeNzZcxAHz9KwbQBTSif_wMurdpmLZI8HSI&_hsmi=57849464
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