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Alphabet’s life sciences company Verily — the former Google Life Sciences — raises $1 billion in a new capital funding round.

Medsphere acquires supply chain vendor HealthLine System a few weeks after raising $32 million.

Best Buy promotes Asheesh Saksena to president of its new health division, which will focus on helping seniors age in place.

Telemedicine vendor Medici acquires competitor Chiron Health for an undisclosed amount.

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