In a news story about PocketHealth’s $33M Series B funding round, TechCrunch explores how patients are provided with access to their medical data through PocketHealth, while legacy image exchange systems create barriers for both patients and healthcare providers to access medical imaging results.. TechCrunch cites Rishi Nayyar, Co-Founder and CEO, “Despite technological advancements, access to healthcare data remains hindered by legacy image exchanges, creating delays, unnecessary costs and negative patient experiences.” The PocketHealth co-founders share their goal of building a medical image ..read more

Rishi and Harsh Nayyar spoke to the Globe and Mail’s Sean Silcoff, who wrote about PocketHealth’s $45M CAD ($33M USD) Series B funding round, led by Round13 Capital with participation from Deloitte Ventures and Samsung Next. Rishi said,“When you do a lot more for the patient you grow your total addressable audience. Instead of just giving patients access to the thing that sparked their care journey, we’re helping them understand what’s happening and continuing with them.” Round13 Managing Partner Brahm Klar was quoted saying the investment “was the culmination of a year-long process to find th ..read more

Bruce Croxon, Managing Partner at Round13 Capital speaks with BNN Bloomberg about why the firm led the $45M CAD Series B investment in PocketHealth. Watch the segment below and hear about his first-hand healthcare experience and receiving his medical imaging on CDs. The post BNN Bloomberg: Bruce Croxon on PocketHealth and Series B appeared first on PocketHealth ..read more

We are thrilled to announce that PocketHealth has raised $33 million USD in Series B funding! As part of this round, we are pleased to welcome Round13 Capital, Deloitte Ventures and Samsung Next to the PocketHealth family and thank our existing investors — Questa Capital and Radical Ventures — for their continued support. This is a significant milestone for PocketHealth and is a testament to the progress we’ve made in our mission to transform the way medical images are being shared — giving patients access, control and a deeper understanding of their health records while streamlining the way h ..read more

Wondering how soon you can access and review the results of your PET scan online? With PocketHealth, your health records are at your fingertips. Knowing how to access your PET results can give you valuable insights into your health and allow you to have confident, more informed conversations with your referring practitioner. In Canada and the U.S., you have the right to access any of your health information contained in medical or health records. Access to diagnostic-quality images alongside the report for your PET scan lets you take control of your health and share your health information and ..read more

The Ottawa Hospital Elevates Patient Care with PocketHealth Partnership Patients now have faster and easier access to their diagnostic imaging and reports on any device, at any time. PocketHealth partnership offers personalized health insights, including questions to ask doctors, and bone health screening for eligible patients. TORONTO, ON, February 13, 2024 – PocketHealth and The Ottawa Hospital have partnered to bring advanced healthcare technology to the patient experience, giving patients personalized insights and guidance to navigate their healthcare journey. Through PocketHealth, patie ..read more

South Texas Health System, Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center and Midland Health use PocketHealth to provide patients and providers with simplified access to diagnostic imaging and reports, eliminating CDs and network limitations. Three healthcare systems in Texas have chosen PocketHealth to improve access to medical imaging and reports for both patients and healthcare providers, creating a seamless and more efficient image exchange experience. South Texas Health System, Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center and Midland Memorial Hospital will be moving to streamline image exchange workflows and ..read more

Patient advocacy is the act of providing support to patients and their families so they can better navigate the healthcare system and champion their health needs. Receiving a medical diagnosis causes both patients and their families a profound mix of emotions. It can also be an isolating experience, where you’re left with many questions but few answers. Under such circumstances, the importance of patient advocacy becomes even more clear. Having a patient advocate can help you in many ways, from reducing delays in treatment to staying fully informed of your treatment plan and keeping you from b ..read more

Healthcare IT Today’s Colin Hung sits down with Raleigh Radiology COO Frank Manole and PocketHealth Co-Founder & CEO, Rishi Nayyar to explore strategies and tools that enhance patient experience and create efficiency. They discuss: Simplifying access to radiology imaging and reports for both patients and referring physicians Closing critical feedback loops for radiologists by delivering images directly to patients Saving costs with improved patient care Emphasizing the growing importance of investing in patient access technologies for radiology organizations. Watch the full interview bel ..read more

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