Morning Headlines 6/27/14
Philips will partner with Salesforce to create a CRM-like population health platform they are calling a ‘patient relationship management’ system.
CareCloud Raises $25.5 Million in Venture Debt from Hercules Technology Growth Capital
CareCloud raises $25 million in a debt-backed financing from Hercules Technologies Growth Capital. The cloud-based EHR vendor will use the funding to further develop its system and grow its market presence.
Boston gets second tech IPO of the year via Imprivata
Imprivata raises $66 million in its IPO Wednesday, with shares closing eight percent higher than their $15 initial price.
CCHIT Announces Launch of New Guide Services
CCHIT announces that it will begin offering consulting services to guide EHR developers through the ONC certification process.

Re: Dr. Craig Joseph's piece on "physical robots, not chatbots, may hold the key to effective emotional and behavioral support…