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The alliance streamlines verification of patient-driven record demands to Selfii's patient data network.
This week's top stories include the Mayo Clinic no longer scheduling appointments for patients in most Medicare Advantage plans, and an Oklahoma City hospital's security response after COVID-19-related social media posts accused providers of murder.
Contact tracing apps, symptom checkers and other data-driven tools provide tangible benefits, but experts say that more can be done to educate individuals on what information they collect and how it's handled.
The company has raised a lifetime total of $50 million.
Google says that the apps don't have user access to location data, but health bodies using the technology for their digital tools still aren't pleased.
The new investment brings the medical cybersecurity startup's total raise to $30 million.
Industry players warn that while voice technology has the ability to reach a larger audience, it must be implemented with privacy as a top priority.
The company's technology could be incorporated into steering wheels, wearables and more.
Karl West says the shift is being mandated by related trends toward consumerization and the cloud.