Morning Headlines 8/2/23
Amazon Clinic expands nationwide to provide messaging and video visits for common health conditions
Amazon Clinic expands its telemedicine service to all 50 states and Washington, DC.
House appropriators propose $1.9B for VA electronic health record in 2024
A proposed 2024 VA appropriations bill allocates $1.2 billion for Oracle Cerner’s EHR, $424 million for infrastructure readiness, and $253 million for program management.
Informa Markets formally announces its acquisition of the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, noting that it will provide an enhanced customer experience that will include improved digital features, registration processes, and marketing tools; as well as innovative product discover applications.
Healthmap Raises $100 Million to Support Ongoing Expansion of Kidney Health Management
Tech-enabled kidney care company Healthmap Solutions raises $100 million in a funding round led by WindRose Health Investors.
Fun framing using Seinfeld. Though in a piece about disrupting healthcare, it’s a little striking that patients, clinicians, and measurable…