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Yael Peled Adam, CPO and co-founder of Laguna Health, was participating in a panel as part of Calcalist's AI Conference alongside Amir Di-Nur, GM of eBay Israel, and Aviv Ben Arie, Data Science Group Manager at Intuit.
Yael Peled Adam, CPO and co-founder of Laguna Health, participated in a panel at Calcalists AI Conference alongside Amir Di-Nur of eBay Israel and Aviv Ben Arie of Intuit. The panel discussed the transformative impact of AI on everyday life and the labor market. Peled Adam highlighted Laguna Healths AI platform, which enhances doctor-patient interactions by summarizing patient conditions and visit highlights, allowing doctors to focus more on patient care. The discussion also covered how AI is changing work dynamics at eBay and Intuit, with a focus on improving efficiency, user experience, and freeing up time for more creative tasks.
Laguna Health Adds Digital Healthcare Heavyweight to Leadership Team
Laguna Health, an AI-powered contextual care management platform, has announced the appointment of Evelyn Daniels as Vice President of Business Development. Daniels brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare business development, particularly in companies that have developed new and emerging technology in healthcare IT. The appointment comes at a time of significant growth for Laguna Health, which recently closed a $15M Series A fundraise to fuel its go-to-market expansion and deepen its AI capabilities in the care management context.
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Laguna Health lands $15 million Series A for AI-powered contextual care platform | CTech
Israeli startup Laguna Health has raised $15 million in the initial close of its Series A funding round. The company has developed an AI-powered contextual care management platform that integrates medical care plans with social, emotional, and cultural factors to better support members recovery and ongoing care. Lagunas AI engine has been proven to drive 50% cost savings and 10X productivity gains for care managers. The funding round was co-led by SemperVirens and HC9 Ventures, bringing Lagunas total raise to over $21 million. The company aims to accelerate employer and health plan adoption to make a difference in millions of members lives.
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Laguna Health Adds Six Healthcare and Business Visionaries to Its Expanded Advisory Board
Laguna Health, a digital-first home recovery platform, has added six healthcare industry and business leaders to its Advisory Board. The addition of these advisors will support the companys mission of providing whole-person care in the context of the home and contribute to its growth and momentum. Laguna Health aims to modernize and improve the transition to at-home recovery, addressing the gap in the healthcare system. The platform provides tools and technology for providers and patients to ensure the continuation of recovery. The new advisors bring expertise from diverse sectors, including employee benefits and consumer products. Laguna Health has seen momentum with high-profile healthcare systems and insurance carriers.
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Laguna Health Adds I3PI Founders Saul Weiner and Alan Schwartz to its Advisory Board
Laguna Health has added Saul Weiner and Alan Schwartz, founders of The Institute for Practice and Provider Improvement (I3PI), to its Advisory Board. They will work with Lagunas clinical team to incorporate contextualized care plans into its Data Engine Model. The traditional healthcare industry often fails to consider outside factors and emotional behaviors that can affect a persons ability to be healthy. I3PI is known for its research on contextualizing patient care and has been creating best practice care methods since 2008. Laguna Health aims to leverage I3PIs expertise in contextual care to improve patient outcomes and better serve clinicians and recovery coaches.
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Post-hospital recovery plans can minimize costs and maximize care
Laguna Health, a company focused on delivering post-hospital care, aims to provide guidance and decrease the chances of further hospitalization for patients. They offer one-on-one coaching and care navigation to help patients with their recovery process. Post-hospital recovery care is often underestimated, leading to additional hospital admissions and increased costs. Laguna Health aims to address this issue by providing personalized support and resources to patients. They have been successful in reducing hospital readmissions by 45% in a clinical trial. The company charges employers and health plans only when their services are accessed.
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UCSF Rosenman Institute Connects Startups with Leading Health Care Companies to Scale Up Solutions Nationwide
The UCSF Rosenman Institute has selected four early-stage healthcare companies, Laguna Health, MD Ally, Visana Health, and XP Health, to pilot their technology with leading industry partners through the UCSF Rosenman ADAPT program. Each startup will receive resources for piloting and scaling up their technology to help make health care more accessible, equitable, and efficient. The programs partners this year were Anthem, Blue Shield of California, Chicago Pacific Founders, Evernorth, and Optum Labs. The goal of the program is to benefit patients by accelerating the development, scaling, and adoption of new technologies that solve disparities in healthcare.
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Laguna Health Recruits Behavioral Change Expert Jeff Rubin as VP of Behavioral Health and Clinical Integration
Laguna Health has announced the appointment of Dr. Jeff Rubin as VP of Behavioral Health and Clinical Integration. Dr. Rubin will oversee all clinical and behavioral health operations and work on improving the home recovery journey for patients. The article highlights the negative impact of hospitalization on patients mental health and the importance of addressing their emotional well-being during the recovery process. Laguna Health aims to reduce readmissions and improve clinical outcomes by leveraging digital care tools and behavioral health interventions. Dr. Rubins expertise in building custom patient engagement models will contribute to a smoother recovery experience for Laguna Healths patients.
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Laguna Health Adds Healthcare Technology Innovator Gil Kaminski as VP of Clinical Product
Laguna Health has announced the appointment of Gil Kaminski as VP of Clinical Product. Kaminskis role is to build a scalable and personalized recovery experience for Laguna Health members. The company aims to contextualize patient care and create a custom-built patient engagement model to ensure a safer and more successful recovery process. Kaminskis experience in technology R&D and clinical operations will contribute to achieving this goal. Laguna Health is a digital-first home recovery platform that leverages digital care and multi-disciplinary clinicians to reduce readmissions and shorten recovery time.
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"Laguna's success would be making a real dent in people's healthcare and life after hospitalization."
Yoni Shtein, CEO and co-founder of Laguna, discusses how the company helps patients with their recovery journey after leaving the hospital. Laguna aims to prevent readmissions, which is a problem that major stakeholders in the U.S. healthcare industry can agree on. The company provides support to patients through a system that breaks down the recovery process into individual steps and offers digital and human support. The solution aligns the interests of patients, providers, and payers, making it a win-win for all stakeholders. Shtein emphasizes the importance of finding meaning in his work and the direct impact Laguna has on peoples lives. The companys success lies in making a real difference in peoples healthcare and helping to avoid unnecessary readmissions.
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Laguna Health launches new tool to help patients after hospital discharge
Laguna Health is launching a new app to help patients manage their care at home after being discharged from the hospital. The app provides access to a 24/7 care team, behavioral care providers, recovery plans, educational resources, and chat or video appointments. Laguna is currently conducting a clinical trial with NorthShore University HealthSystem. The app aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs associated with hospital readmissions.
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Laguna Health comes out of stealth, raises $6.6 million for post-hospital recovery
Laguna Health, a post-hospital recovery assurance company, has publicly launched and announced a seed round of $6.6 million. The company combines data, technology, and behavioral health experts to reduce readmissions and shorten recovery times. Lagunas recovery platform offers personalized interventions through a digital app or interactions with recovery coaches. Research shows that up to 50% of readmission cases are preventable. The seed round was co-led by Pitango HealthTech and LionBird, with participation from Assaf Wand and Josh Riff.
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