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🔥 These are the hottest early-stage startups in #California that recently raised funding. And yes, they’re #hiring. If you’re looking to join breakout companies early, this list is for you. #startups 🏥 Sutter Health Sutter Health is a non-profit organization operating a network of hospitals and physicians in Northern California. 💰$23M 🤖 Kognitos Kognitos is an AI platform that automates business operations using natural language. 💰$25M 🌐 Browserbase Browserbase is a comprehensive platform for developers to host, administer, and monitor headless browsers in the cloud. 💰$40M 🧠 RelationalAI RelationalAI is the creator of a breakthrough relational knowledge graph system. 💰$22.5M 📈 SignalRank SignalRank is an investment firm that indexes premier early stage companies using algorithms to identify the highest potential Series Bs. 💰$22.04M 🧾 Greptile Greptile is an AI code reviewer that automatically reviews pull requests with full codebase context. 💰$25M 👁️ Ultralytics Democritizing Vision AI 💰$30M 🌾 Agtonomy Agtonomy is a software and services company specializing in automation and physical AI for agriculture and land management. 💰$18M 🚀 Heliospace Heliospace provides systems engineering management for space flight missions. 💰$931.5K 🎬 Golpo (YC S25) Golpo offers an AI-powered content creation tool that converts a document or topic into conversational audio and explainer videos. 💰$4.1M ✈️ MightyFly MightyFly develops autonomous cargo aircraft and logistics solutions for air freight transportation. 💰$10M 🩺 QT Imaging Holdings QT Imaging is a scanning center that provides breast imaging by tomographic transmission ultrasound for patients. 💰$18M 🎭 StoReel StoReel is a unique platform that brings captivating short dramas. 💰$25M 🏥 Sully.ai Sully is an autonomous operating team of AI agents for health-systems & platforms. 💰$21.83M 👥 Sparrow Sparrow is an HR technology firm that provides leave solutions to support employees during significant life events. 💰$35M 📊 Northbeam Northbeam is a platform for marketing measurement that uses machine learning for DTC and ecommerce brands. 💰$15M ⚙️ TurbineOne TurbineOne is the frontline perception company. 💰$36M 🎙️ Vapi Vapi is a voice AI platform that allows developers to build, test and deploy voice agents for phone calls and customer support. 💰$20M 💻 Kilo Kilo Code provides an open-source AI-powered coding assistant that supports code generation, debugging, and documentation. 💰$8M 🧬 Elevai Skincare PMGC is a biotechnology company that develops regenerative skin care applications. 💰$4.55M 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬? If you want to get top, 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 jobs that are actually hiring from elite tech companies delivered to you, subscribe to the waitlist for our soon-to-launch newsletter: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eV-JMpw3 #hiringalert #jobalert #hiringnow #engineeringjob #softwaredeveloper #softwareengineer

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This week’s #ProviderSpotlight features Dr. Amanda Scott, founder of Santa Barbara Lifestyle Medicine, who left conventional healthcare nearly two years ago to build a practice around one deceptively simple idea: treat the whole person.    In a medical system grounded in fragmentation and quantitative productivity, she found it difficult to make the impact she knew was possible. She felt like she was skimming the surface at rushed appointments, missing opportunities to have real conversations with patients about meaningful change.   She transitioned into lifestyle medicine, where she could focus on impactful healthcare through nutrition, movement, stress management, connection, and sleep.    The transition wasn’t without its own irony, though. As Dr. Scott put it, “It actually felt stressful to move at a calmer, more reasonable pace with patients because I had been rushed for so many years. I felt I was running behind, even when I wasn’t.” But that slower pace allowed her to do something traditional models often prevent: integrate a coaching model directly into clinical care.    “Medical training often defaults to an ‘expert-only’ model — dictating treatment plans rather than collaborating on them.” Instead of treating isolated symptoms, Dr. Scott uses a collaborative approach to facilitate sustainable behavioral change. In doing this, her patients have come to deeply appreciate her ability to translate clinical knowledge into tangible steps they can actually use to improve their health.    Learn more about Dr. Amanda Scott: https://lnkd.in/g4MC4FC5    #LifestyleMedicine #ConciergeMedicine #PrimaryCare

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Vitestro raises $70 Million in oversubscribed Series B financing to advance autonomous robotic Phlebotomy and commercial readiness. The round includes new strategic investment from U.S. healthcare leaders Labcorp Venture Fund, Mayo Clinic, and Sutter Health, new financial investors InterVest, MGFO, PGGM, Puma Venture Capital, and ROM Utrecht, and continued support from existing investors Invest-NL (supported by InvestEU), EIC Fund, Frederic Moll, NYBC Ventures, and Sonder Capital. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/erQgPt5y #robotics #roboticsurgery #surgicalroboticstechnology

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“𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲… 𝘀𝗼 𝗜 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁.” — 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝘆 Busy physician. Full schedule. Every excuse to stay comfortable. Then he took action anyway. ➡️ $2.5M raised in 3 weeks ➡️ $3M raised in 4 weeks ➡️ Now building 52 units in San Diego The biggest opportunities don’t come when you have time… they come when you decide to make time. 🎙️𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 on The Physicians & Properties Podcast with Dr. Alex Schloe. If you want to learn how physicians are building real wealth outside the hospital… don’t miss this one. #PhysiciansAndProperties #DrDavidNamazy #RealEstateInvesting #PhysicianInvestor #CapitalRaising #Entrepreneurship #FinancialFreedom #PassiveIncome

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March is now officially recognized as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month in California—an important step in bringing attention to one of the most common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorders. Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions of people and has real consequences for health, workplace safety, and overall quality of life. Yet an estimated 65 million Americans remain undiagnosed or untreated. At Daybreak, we’re committed to expanding access to sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment through a fully at-home, dentist-guided care model- helping more people get the sleep (and health) they deserve. #SleepApneaAwareness #SleepHealth #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #SleepMedicine

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Ambient AI doesn’t succeed because of great transcription. It succeeds because it solves the right problem. On the Claims Denied podcast by Hospitalogy, our Chief Clinical Product Officer, Dr. Matt Sakumoto, reflects on his years practicing at Sutter Health and shares a practical perspective on implementing ambient AI in real-world health systems. In the episode, he discusses: • Why health systems must define the problem first before choosing AI tools • How documentation challenges extend beyond physicians to the entire care team • What it takes to align ambient AI with real clinical workflows • The financial complexity facing health systems of all sizes • Why AI must deliver measurable operational impact, not just efficiency gains For leaders thinking about AI adoption, this episode cuts through the noise. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Claims Denied here: https://lnkd.in/e2zW8TBJ

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📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: CarePartners Pharmacy has acquired National Drug Wholesale (NDW), a Santa Clara–based pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor platform. With the addition of NDW’s infrastructure, licensing footprint, and established wholesale channels, CarePartners gains the ability to support high-volume biosimilar distribution, streamline supply chain economics, and deliver lower-net-cost specialty products to PBMs, plan sponsors, and self-funded employer groups. View the full press release below.

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Within 60 days, Kern Medical went from $963K behind to $3M ahead of its cash goal. As a 222-bed teaching hospital and the only advanced trauma center between Fresno and Los Angeles, complexity is part of the job. But fragmented workflows, limited visibility, and rising denials were making it harder to keep revenue on track. They made a change. Instead of reacting to problems after claims were denied, the team shifted to catching issues before claims ever went out. With Claims Management Pro™ and RCM Intelligence™, they gained real-time visibility into what was happening and what to do next. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eaWBYGAX #RevenueCycle #HealthcareFinance #RCM #HealthSystems #HealthcareInnovation

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As California’s fertility coverage landscape evolves under SB 729, greater access to fertility care is driving thoughtful assessment of local long-term cryostorage requirements to support operational continuity and increased patient access. CryoFuture was founded in California and operates three dedicated fertility tissue banks serving the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, along with surrounding communities. Backed by a fully integrated statewide medical courier network, our infrastructure was intentionally designed to provide reliable access, operational resilience, and seamless coordination for clinics and patients throughout California. Whether storage is short-term, transitional, or long-term, our California network will remain fully compliant with SB 729 now and into the future. As fertility coverage continues to expand, CryoFuture remains committed to serving as a trusted storage and transportation partner for California fertility clinics seeking the highest levels of local support for their patients. #CryoFuture

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🏥 Running a medical practice isn’t just about patient care — it’s about keeping your finances healthy too. From regulatory updates to staffing costs and technology investments, staying profitable and compliant in 2025 requires strategy and precision. In our latest blog, DeMera DeMera Cameron breaks down: ✔️ How to manage overhead while maintaining quality care ✔️ The latest updates on healthcare tax deductions ✔️ Smart financial habits to strengthen your practice year-round If you’re a Central Valley healthcare provider, now’s the time to align your operations and financial strategy. 📌 Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/d7it9DGc — #HealthcareAccounting #MedicalPracticeManagement #FresnoCPAs #CentralValleyBusiness #TaxPlanning #DDC #DeMeraDeMeraCameron

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𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭? California shows higher-than-average compensation, while other regions fall below national benchmarks. Before signing your next contract, check the numbers. Location impacts earning potential more than most realize. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬: https://lnkd.in/dUXj-ZKv #DoctorSalary #MedicalCareer #HealthcareJobs #CareerGrowth #ProResumes

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Blue Shield of California's leaders Dr. Deneen Vojta, M.D., executive vice president of healthcare quality and affordability, and Dr. Ravi Kavasery, MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer, state that specialty care — oncology, cardiology, and chronic conditions — is where value-based care truly takes shape. Their recent Health Affairs article urges a move from pay-for-performance to pay-for-outcomes, highlighting the need to measure meaningful improvements, align incentives, share accountability, and use data to improve results. True progress requires prioritizing outcomes in specialty care to strengthen partnerships and deliver better value for patients. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gsmgekq8. #ValueBasedCare #HealthData

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Meet Nayan Patel PharmD — a Southern California pharmacist who kept seeing patients fall through the cracks of a one-size-fits-all healthcare system. Rather than accept it, he began developing custom treatments tailored to individual needs. Today, his patient-focused approach is helping people across California and in more than 10 countries. A reminder that some of the most effective solutions start by listening closely to the people we're trying to help. Watch the full interview at the link in the comment below. Hashtags: #California #Healthcare #Health #Innovation #Leadership

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Oregon Enacts SB 951 Targeting MSO Influence and Non-Compete Agreements for Healthcare Practitioners... Krista Cooper, Katie Darden, Lara Flatau, Angela Humphreys, and Elaine Naughton of Bass, Berry & Sims report that Oregon’s SB 951, signed June 9, 2025, restricts MSO affiliations with medical practices, banning common management arrangements and defining “de facto control.” It voids noncompliant agreements and limits non-compete agreements and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Only narrow exceptions apply, requiring restructuring of many MSO models. Dual affiliation bans take effect Jan. 1, 2026 (2029 for existing entities); other provisions are effective immediately. The law aims to preserve medical independence and limit corporate influence. #MSO #noncompete #NDAs #healthlaw #healthcare #practitioners https://lnkd.in/gwn5jvs3

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