Morning Headlines 5/16/25

Datavant to Acquire Aetion, Empowering Healthcare and Life Sciences Organizations to Generate High-Quality, Scalable Real-World Evidence from Connected, Privacy-Protected Data

Health data company Datavant acquires Aetion, which offers a real-world evidence platform for drug companies.

Akido Labs Raises $60 Million for AI Assistant for Doctors

Healthcare AI and medical network company Akido Labs announces a $60 million Series B funding round.

VA hopes to use next year’s EHR rollouts to gain momentum for faster deployments

VA Secretary Doug Colins expects momentum gained during planned roll outs at 13 facilities in 2026 will enable the department to implement new EHR software at 20 to 25 sites in 2027.

Sprinter Health Raises $55 Million To Expand Access To Preventive Care And Close Critical Care Gaps For People Nationwide

Sprinter Health, which offers virtual and in-home preventive care, raises a $55 million Series B round.