MEDIA CONTACT: RYAN PETERS

Grand Rapids, MI (Mar 1, 2021) – The Patient Company, a healthcare innovations management and product development Company, originally launched in collaboration with Spectrum Health, announced today its capital raise of $1 million in an oversubscribed seed round.

The idea for the SimPull device was developed internally at Spectrum Health from the input of patient transport and employee safety specialists including team lead, Andrew Heuerman.

“The SimPull device began with a two-year collaboration with faculty and students from Grand Valley State University’s (GVSU) College of Engineering and Computing. In the spirit of innovation, Spectrum teams did not spare our feelings when they evaluated our prototypes, but their objective input energized the students and led to better designs. SimPull was then created,” remarked Dr. Farris of GVSU.

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Louisville, CO – Monday, January 13, 2020 – Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced it has acquired Chicago-based Lumere, a leading provider of evidence-based data and analytics solutions that enable healthcare organizations to build clinically integrated supply chains and optimize medication formulary management. The Lumere acquisition expands GHX’s growing portfolio of innovative solutions that help healthcare organizations run the new business of healthcare – one where payments for care delivery are increasingly tied to quality of care and efficiency. By combining the powerful assets of GHX and Lumere, GHX seeks to create the gold standard in data governance, providing a single source of trusted information for the management of devices and drugs used in the delivery of care. The Lumere acquisition also significantly extends GHX’s footprint in the pharmaceutical market, helping health systems more strategically manage the complex area of pharmacy cost.

Lumere has emerged as the industry leading source of technology solutions that drive evidence-based device and drug utilization and purchasing decisions. Spend on medical products and drugs represents one of the fastest growing expenses for US health systems. The combination of Lumere’s capabilities with GHX’s unmatched network of providers and suppliers will enable the industry standard for device and drug intelligence needed to optimize patient value.

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BY EIGHTWEST STAFF

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Safety inside a hospital is always a top concern. That’s why Spectrum Health is launching a new product that makes moving patients easier, with less injuries to the hospital staff.

Today, we’re joined by CEO of The Patient Company, Andy Heurerman, and Spectrum Health Innovations Manager, Anthony Lazzaro, who are here to tell us all about it.

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BY MIKE BRENNAN

DETROIT – Twenty-four semi-finalists were announced Monday for the 10th annual Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition where the top prize is $350,000.

The semi-finalists were drawn from nearly 300 registered companies. These semi-finalists will have the opportunity to meet-on-one with investors to discuss their business proposals. Judges will then select six finalists to present live at a seated dinner to more than 400 investors, entrepreneurs and community leaders on November 13 at the State Savings Bank in Detroit. 

“The selected semi-finalists showcase the momentum of Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem over the past decade,” said Martin Dober, senior vice president and managing director of ID Ventures. “Each year, we see more incredible talent and companies that are transforming the way legacy industries operate. We are proud to support the development of these Michigan-based companies that will continue to drive our economy and shine a national spotlight on the innovation happening in the state.”

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