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OpenAI acquires health-care technology startup Torch for $60 million, source says

ChatGPT developer OpenAI acquires AI-powered medical records insights startup Torch for a reported $60 million.

VieCure Raises $43 Million to Help Democratize Access to the Highest Caliber Cancer Care in Community Practices

Oncology-focused health IT vendor VieCure raises $43 million, bringing its total funding to $113 million.

Xella Health Closes $3.7 Million Pre-Seed to Build the Next Generation of Women’s Precision Health

Virtual women’s precision medicine startup Xella Health raises $3.7 million in pre-seed funding.

Cardamom announces investment by Valspring Capital to support rapid growth

Cardamom will use new funding from Valspring Capital to expand its professional services for healthcare IT.

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