Health tech fund for women’s and children’s health
December 15, 2021
TORONTO – Cross-Border Impact Ventures (CBIV) has announced the launch of the firm and the first close of its Women’s and Children’s Health Technology Fund, which will invest in health technology companies that address the health needs of women, children, and adolescents or make health systems more resilient. CBIV has secured US$30 million in commitments towards an ultimate fund size of more than US$100 million and anticipates making its first investments in Q1 2022.
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SAN FRANCISCO – EHR vendor Practice Fusion will pay an historic US$145 million fine after admitting to a kickback scheme aimed at increasing opioid prescriptions, according to a statement released by the Department of Justice for the District of Vermont.
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