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Healthcare · Biotech & pharma

Real-World IBS Study Links IBS-Smart® and Trio-Smart® Testing to Lower Use of Selected Diagnostic Procedures and Lower Captured Diagnostic Costs

ST. LOUIS & DUBLIN, Ohio & MESA, Ariz., August 18, 2026--Gemelli Biotech today announced the publication of a real-world study in Frontiers in Gastroenterology evaluating healthcare resource utilization following IBS-Smart® and Trio-Smart® testing in adults with suspected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Gemelli Biotech funded the study and manufactures both tests.

Aug 18 · 17:27Business Wire

SaaS · Healthcare

Providence Equity Partners to Acquire Majority Stake in CheckedUp, Accelerating the Next Phase of Growth for Leading Specialty Point-of-Care Engagement Platform

NEW YORK & PROVIDENCE, R.I., August 18, 2026--Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. ("Providence"), a specialist private equity firm focused on media, communications and education, today announced that it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in CheckedUp, a leading specialty point-of-care education and engagement platform connecting patients, healthcare providers and life sciences companies within the clinical environment.

Aug 18 · 16:30Business Wire

Healthcare

BCI Cedar Falls Celebrates OSHA SHARP Recognition with Employees and Community Leaders

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, August 18, 2026--Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) welcomed employees, government officials, community leaders, and guests to its Cedar Falls facility on Friday to celebrate the plant’s acceptance into the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).

Aug 18 · 15:54Business Wire

AI · Healthcare

FDA Seeks Public Feedback to Inform Regulatory Approach for Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices

Discussion Paper Supports FDA’s Innovation and Global Leadership Strategic Pillar; Public Docket Opens on Regulations.gov Discussion Paper Supports FDA’s Innovation and Global Leadership Strategic Pillar; Public Docket Opens on Regulations.gov

Aug 18 · 15:11GlobeNewswire

Healthcare · Biotech & pharma

AIVITA Biomedical Strengthens Board of Directors with Appointment of Global Health and Vaccine Readiness Leader Larry Brilliant

IRVINE, Calif., August 18, 2026--AIVITA Biomedical, Inc., a biotechnology company developing personalized vaccines for the prevention of infectious disease and treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of renowned physician, epidemiologist, technologist, philanthropist, and author Larry Brilliant, M.D., M.P.H., to its board of directors. Dr. Brilliant brings globally recognized expertise in epidemiology, pandemic preparedness, and vaccine readiness that is especially relevant to AIVIT

Aug 18 · 15:05Business Wire

Finance · Healthcare

Prodigy Care Services Ranks No. 43 in Health Services on the 2026 Inc. 5000

HOUSTON, August 18, 2026--Prodigy Care Services, a pharmacist-founded workers' compensation pharmacy company, today announced its debut on the 2026 Inc. 5000 following three-year revenue growth of 975%.

Aug 18 · 15:02Business Wire

AI · Healthcare

Jabra Enhance introduces a new lineup of FDA-cleared self-fitting hearing aids, 3 new models with improved hearing technology and in-app self-tuning

Jabra Enhance launched FDA-cleared self-fitting M Series hearing aids with AI-powered speech clarity, self-tuning, Bluetooth and virtual care.

Aug 18 · 15:00GlobeNewswire

AI · Healthcare

De-identified Health Data Market Size to Hit USD 20.79 Billion by 2035 | SNS Insider

The U.S. De-identified Health Data Market is projected to reach USD 5.24 Billion and Europe USD 5.65 Billion by 2035, driven by AI, real-world evidence, and privacy-compliant data demand. The U.S. De-identified Health Data Market is projected to reach USD 5.24 Billion and Europe USD 5.65 Billion by 2035, driven by AI, real-world evidence, and privacy-compliant data demand.

Aug 18 · 15:00GlobeNewswire

Healthcare

Direct Meds Updates DirectMax Clinical Review and Licensed-Pharmacy Fulfillment Details (2026)

Direct Meds has broadened the patient-facing information available for DirectMax, covering its online clinical-review process, the compounded status of the medication, its licensed-pharmacy fulfillment model, recurring-plan terms, and its prescription safety framework. Direct Meds has broadened the patient-facing information available for DirectMax, covering its online clinical-review process, the compounded status of the medication, its licensed-pharmacy fulfillment model, recurring-plan terms, and its prescription safety framework.

Aug 18 · 15:00GlobeNewswire

SaaS · Healthcare

Vero Combines Stanford's Proteomic Organ and Cell Aging Technologies to Build a New Clinical and Consumer Tool for Predictive Health

CORTE MADERA, Calif., August 18, 2026--Vero, a predictive health company on a mission to end age-related chronic disease, today announced it is adding cellular resolution to its OrganAge™ platform with an exclusive consumer license to Stanford’s proteomic Cell Clock technology. Developed in the laboratory of Vero co-founder Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray, Cell Clocks measure biological aging across specific cell types, providing a deeper view into the drivers of organ aging and disease risk.

Aug 18 · 15:00Business Wire

Healthcare · Education

The National Association for Continuing Education (NACE) Announces Reaccreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)

NEW YORK, August 18, 2026--The National Association for Continuing Education (NACE) is pleased to announce that it has been reaccredited as a provider of continuing education by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), from July 2026 - July 2030. NACE has received a four-year accreditation as a provider of continuing education for the health professions, having achieved compliance with all core criteria for accreditation.

Aug 18 · 15:00Business Wire

Healthcare · Automotive

Global Health Insurance Market Growth and Strategy Outlook 2026-2031 | Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Remains a Major Market Driver

Dublin, Aug. 18, 2026 -- The "Health Insurance - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Aug 18 · 14:47GlobeNewswire