Talkspace announces internal AI Innovation Group for responsible AI implementation

Teletherapy company Talkspace announced the formation of an AI Innovation Group to improve provider efficiency while ensuring responsible and ethical use of AI in the platform. The group includes all Talkspace personnel and is led by Talkspace’s general manager of AI, Michael Rodio, and the company’s AI project manager, Katie McCrudden.  Dr. Nikole Benders-Hadi, Talkspace’s ... Read More

Headway scores $100M, more than doubling its valuation to $2.3B

New York-based mental health platform Headway announced it secured $100 million in Series D funding, more than doubling its valuation to $2.3 billion.  Spark Capital led the round, joined by existing investors a16z, Thrive Capital and Accel, and new investor Forerunner Ventures. The company also announced its plans to expand its services for individuals with ... Read More

Abridge partners with Epic, Mayo Clinic to create a genAI nurse workflow tool

AI-enabled medical documentation company Abridge, health IT giant Epic and healthcare system Mayo Clinic are partnering to create a genAI documentation platform that integrates Abridge’s tools into Epic’s EHR for Mayo Clinic nurses. Abridge, founded in 2018, offers an AI tool that records and transcribes conversations between providers and patients. It then organizes and summarizes ... Read More

The Best Chia Seed Pudding

I love chia seeds and use them all the time. These mini powerhouses pack more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries, and more omega-3 than salmon. That’s quite the accomplishment for a tiny seed! Their texture can take a little getting used to, but they’re versatile. I also love that they’re protein-rich and can ... Read More