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Cost efficiency meets global reach: Learn how digital transformation is enabling associations to offer more while spending less. Explore the benefits of going digital for operational costs, expanded reach, and member services https://lnkd.in/eDTmVCrh #ProfessionalDevelopment #AssociationInnovation #FutureOfAssociations #AssociationMarketing #AssociationWebDev #Assoication #AssociationManagement #AssociationWebsites

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Switchboard Health 💰Funding: $6.5Million ⚡Round: Seed 👥Investors:  First Trust Capital Partners’, Route 66 Ventures, InnovateHealth Ventures, Capital Eleven, and Ikigai Growth Partners. Switchboard Health helps providers, health plans, and employers identify high-value specialty care services. Their national specialty care network improves access, lowers costs, and provides much- needed support to patients seeking care. Switchboard-enabled care will soon be available across ten specialties in a dozen states, dramatically reducing the administrative burden for payers looking to enhance their network. Derek Baird, Laura Arjona, Ken Halaby, Aaron Murrell, Bryant Hutson, Raafia Ahmed Read more - https://lnkd.in/grkQHyPJ To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #SwitchboardHealth #administrative #Healthtech #careservices #funding #fundingnews #news #startup #startupnews #startuprise

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Florida-based health tech startup Apaly has successfully raised $2.4 million in a Seed funding round to enhance its groundbreaking digital contracting platform for the healthcare sector. Led by 412 Venture Fund LP, with contributions from the Florida Community Health Network, First Mile Ventures, and Ikigai Growth Partners, this investment will support Apaly's expansion, including hiring additional sales staff and further developing its platform capabilities. Founded in 2018 by Jerry Beinhauer MD, Apaly addresses critical inefficiencies in healthcare contracting by enabling self-funded employers and providers to streamline contract negotiation and management online. This reduces administrative burdens and expedites service delivery, which is crucial in a sector where timing and efficiency are paramount. The digital health contracting market is witnessing significant transformation, driven by the need for more agile and transparent processes. Traditional methods often involve cumbersome paperwork and slow response times, leading to delays and increased costs. Apaly’s platform leverages smart contract automation and electronic claim submissions to mitigate these issues, facilitating quicker adjustments to healthcare needs and improving overall system responsiveness. As the industry moves towards more integrated and user-friendly technologies, Apaly’s innovative approach is well-positioned to lead this shift, providing essential tools that enhance interactions between healthcare providers and employers. #HealthTech #SeedFunding #DigitalHealth #InvestmentNews #HealthcareInnovation #SmartContracts https://lnkd.in/ewz6uVxk

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📣 Last Call: Our webinar on tech startup fundraising is tomorrow! Tune in to learn how to land your pitch with financials and forecasts. Forecastr's Jeff Erickson will share: ✅ Expert insight on fundraising strategies ✅ How to craft compelling financial projections that resonate with investors ✅ How to navigate investor dialogue and address key concerns 🔗Register for FREE: https://fndrs.net/3UsES83 #venturecapital #startupfunding #tech #startups

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Check out the latest episode of The Business of HLTH Podcast with guest Andrew Haughian!

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Alaffia Health 💰Funding: $10Million ⚡Round: New Round 👥Investors: FirstMark, GingerBread Capital, Anthemis, Aperture® Venture Capital, 1984 Ventures, Remarkable Ventures, and Tau Ventures Alaffia Health is a healthtech startup that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to lower claim expenditure and operational expenses for cost containment companies and healthcare payers. In order to assist their clients ingest, analyse, and process healthcare claims as effectively as possible, they offer them our comprehensive claim review SaaS platform, Autodor. With the money, the firm hopes to increase its commercial footprint and make further investments in cutting-edge AI research and product development. Alaffia Health is an AI startup that assists health insurance companies in streamlining their operations and cutting down on claim costs. TJ Ademiluyi , David Walling, Jeffrey Lowndes, Anthony Tortorello Read more - https://lnkd.in/eWQ8WaMB To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #AlaffiaHealth #healthtechstartup #artificialintelligence #insurance #funding #news #fundingnews #startupnews #news #startuprise

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🎉🎉Welcome to the CSR Communications client family, Angel St. Jean and The Equity Brain Trust! This Baltimore-based technology startup, which uses data to inform DEI initiatives, engaged us to support their customer communication and industry insight-sharing efforts. 📣 📢 💡 The Equity Brain Trust offers a software platform, Equiscore BI™, and intelligence tools that collect, analyze, and quantify DEI data to assist DEI leaders and consultants in making decisions that can help their businesses become more equitable. We're thrilled to help them expand their reach and results! 👏 👏 #nextbigthing #changeleadership

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Get ready to uncover major gift prospects for your capital campaign! In a recent CFRE session with Jennifer Filla, she guides you through the process step by step. Discover how to grasp the key characteristics, apply them to your donor screening, and effectively evaluate the results with a campaign gift table. Don’t miss out on this informative session! Click here to learn more. ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02BrD_V0 #fundraising #CFRE #capital #campaign

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Auxa Health 💰Funding: $5.2Million ⚡Round: Seed 👥Investors: Zeal Capital Partners, K50 Ventures, Laconia, and Chaac Ventures, AlleyCorp. Auxa Health is a social care orchestration-focused healthcare technology company with venture capital backing. The services, technology, and tools provided by Auxa proactively determine which benefits are best for each client and handle the enrolling process. The firm plans to enlarge the staff, broaden benefit coverage, and advance technological development with the money. Auxa Health is a benefit navigation co-pilot that is led by Dr. Jeffrey De Flavio, Samantha Adelberg, and Monica Chopra. Monica Chopra, Samantha Adelberg Read more - https://lnkd.in/g2vi3iVd To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #AuxaHealth #healthcare #technology #development #funding #fundingnews #news #startuprise

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Eqvista & Fundable Startups are hosting a webinar to equip you with the knowledge to navigate founder equity and cap tables. Join us on Thursday, June 13th, at 9:00 AM PST to learn from experts about: ✅ Overcoming common founder equity challenges ✅ Building a strong foundation for your startup's cap table ✅ Leveraging Eqvista's cap table solution Don't miss out on valuable insights! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gCtGnzT8 #startup #founders #equity #captable #webinar

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📚 Looking for insightful reads to fuel your journey as an association professional? Look no further! Our articles cover everything from leadership strategies to industry trends on Association Adviser. Click the link below to unlock a world of knowledge and elevate your professional game! https://ow.ly/Qaf350RAjwM #AssociationProfessional #ProfessionalDevelopment #KnowledgeIsPower

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🔍 Looking to improve your board reports? Our guide on crafting well-structured reports covers essential tips, from executive summaries to visual appeal. Learn how to enhance clarity and impact in your board meetings. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWufMrG2 📝 #BoardMeetings #CorporateGovernance #BoardReports #Leadership #BestPractices

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𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 This infographic highlights the 4 essential elements that fueled successful mentor-founder relationships in The Vault Accelerator. These strategies help create a supportive, tailored approach to guide entrepreneurs on their journey. #iSpaceImpact #iSpaceVault2023 #TheVaultAccelerator #accelerator #startups #storytelling

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American Society of Association Executives has launched a new platform for member #networking 📣 Now featuring personalized news feeds, streamlined navigation, and an expanded resource library, it's never been easier to connect, learn, & grow within the ASAE community. 💬 Learn more in our latest article below! #knowledgehub #innovation #associations #associationmanagement

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AI can be a useful tool for grantmakers, but AI adoption should never become your main goal. In today’s Impact Audio episode, Jean Westrick, executive director of the Technology Association of Grantmakers, digs into how grantmakers can stay mission focused in this new era of tech. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/esEsb4ND She covers: ▪ How to balance digital transformation with other big challenges ▪ Where AI fits into efforts to make grantmaking more inclusive ▪ How some grantmakers are already using AI

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