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Healthy.io Expands Leadership Team, Appoints Becca LaFond as U.S. General Manager

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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BOSTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy.io, the developer of the first and only FDA-cleared smartphone-powered at-home kidney test, today announced the appointment of Becca LaFond as the company's new U.S. General Manager.

Key Points: 
  • LaFond will work closely with Healthy.io partners to scale the commercialization of its Minuteful Kidney service while enhancing execution across payers, systems, and pharmaceutical companies.
  • LaFond brings over two decades of experience in the healthcare industry and expertise in optimizing operations through technology for better outcomes.
  • The addition of LaFond to Healthy.io's executive suite marks a continued expansion of its leadership team.
  • "We're excited to have Becca join the team to drive our next phase of expansion," said Healthy.io CEO Geoff Martin.

Healthy.io Appoints Geoff Martin as CEO, Yonatan Adiri to transition to role of President

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy.io, the developer of the first and only FDA-cleared smartphone-powered at-home kidney test, today announced the appointment of Geoff Martin as the company's new CEO. Martin will take over the responsibilities of Yonatan Adiri, who will now serve as President of the company.

Key Points: 
  • Martin will take over the responsibilities of Yonatan Adiri, who will now serve as President of the company.
  • Healthy.io recently signed agreements with major health plans and multinational pharmaceutical companies while expanding into chronic wound monitoring solutions.
  • Geoff Martin will take on the role of CEO to further the commercialization process and accelerate the sales and integration of Healthy.io into robust pharma and health insurance markets.
  • Yonatan Adiri, the company's founder and CEO since its inception, will transition to the role of President.

The National Kidney Foundation, Healthy.io and Affinia Healthcare Announce Collaboration to Increase Access to Testing for Kidney Disease in St. Louis, Missouri

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, BOSTON, and ST. LOUIS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Kidney Foundation (NKF), a non-profit health organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease and Healthy.io, the global leader in transforming the smartphone camera into a medical device, today announced as part of their ongoing partnership a collaboration with Affinia Healthcare, a St. Louis-based federally qualified health center (FQHC). The new program offers Affinia Healthcare patients access to the Minuteful Kidney test, the first FDA-cleared smartphone-powered kidney test to support the identification of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Testing for kidney damage among at-risk populations is important for the detection of CKD, a preventable but highly under-diagnosed condition.

Key Points: 
  • The new program offers Affinia Healthcare patients access to the Minuteful Kidney test, the first FDA-cleared smartphone-powered kidney test to support the identification of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  • Testing for kidney damage among at-risk populations is important for the detection of CKD, a preventable but highly under-diagnosed condition.
  • Providing solutions that enable convenient and accessible testing across under-represented communities is particularly important as CKD disproportionately affects minority communities.
  • By offering an equitable solution to testing, we will be able to impact lives and communities and improve health results."

NKF LAUNCHES KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL™ INITIATIVE AT DC EVENTS

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and in recognition of the burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Black/African American populations, Latino/Hispanic populations, and other marginalized communities, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce several activities it is undertaking as part of its KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL™ initiative, including:

Key Points: 
  • "Despite this, they are exposed to inequities in kidney care including evaluation and obtaining a kidney transplant.
  • It is imperative that lawmakers from the CBC and CHC understand the impact of kidney disease in their communities and the policies they can promote to achieve equity in kidney care."
  • To promote CKD awareness, NKF is partnering with Healthy.io, a leading innovator in digital health, to provide kidney screening tests.
  • We are committed to creating a community where there is Kidney equity for all," said Kevin Longino NKF CEO and transplant recipient.

Healthy.io Announces Collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim to Increase Access to Testing for Kidney Disease

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Through this collaboration, Boehringer Ingelheim will work with Healthy.io's Minuteful Kidney™ test kit to explore the operational aspects of an at-home UACR (urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio) test kit – the first and only FDA-cleared, smartphone powered at-home ACR test – to at-risk, previously untested patients.

Key Points: 
  • Through this collaboration, Boehringer Ingelheim will work with Healthy.io's Minuteful Kidney™ test kit to explore the operational aspects of an at-home UACR (urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio) test kit – the first and only FDA-cleared, smartphone powered at-home ACR test – to at-risk, previously untested patients.
  • This will help engage these patients in their kidney health by conducting a smartphone-powered test at the time and place of their choosing as a step-in screening for earlier identification of CKD.
  • "Minuteful Kidney is a catalyst to increase ACR testing at scale and support early detection of CKD," said Paula LeClair, U.S. General Manager at Healthy.io.
  • Yet most don't know they have the condition until it progresses to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), eventually requiring dialysis and/or a kidney transplant.

Healthy.io Wins 2023 MedTech Breakthrough Award

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global health and medical technology market, today announced that Healthy.io, the global leader in transforming the smartphone camera into a medical device, has been selected as the winner of the "Best In-Home Testing Solution" award in the 7th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program, recognizing the breakthrough innovation of Healthy.io's Minuteful Kidney at-home test kits.

Key Points: 
  • Healthy.io recently received FDA clearance for its breakthrough technology that can turn any smartphone into a clinical-grade medical device.
  • This 2023 MedTech Breakthrough Award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in making that vision a reality," said Healthy.io chief technology officer, Ron Zohar.
  • We are thrilled that MedTech Breakthrough is recognizing our innovative approach and success in addressing this challenge."
  • We extend our sincerest congratulations to the entire Healthy.io team for a well-deserved 2023 MedTech Breakthrough Award."

Healthy.io Named Best Digital Diagnostics Solution for 2023 by Juniper Research for Minuteful Kidney Test

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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BOSTON, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Juniper Research's Future Digital Awards 2023 today announced Healthy.io, the global leader in transforming the smartphone camera into a medical device, as the platinum winner for 'Best Digital Diagnostics Solution' in the Digital Health Innovation category for its Minuteful Kidney™ test.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Juniper Research's Future Digital Awards 2023 today announced Healthy.io, the global leader in transforming the smartphone camera into a medical device, as the platinum winner for 'Best Digital Diagnostics Solution' in the Digital Health Innovation category for its Minuteful Kidney™ test.
  • "We are honored to have been recognized as the Best Digital Diagnostics Solution," said Paula LeClair, US General Manager of Healthy.io.
  • Healthy.io is proud that the Minuteful Kidney test can serve as part of the solution to this problem."
  • The Minuteful Kidney™ test is the first and only FDA-cleared, smartphone-powered, at-home kidney test.

Healthy.io Partners with Secure Exchange Solutions to Address Medicare's $120 Billion Chronic Kidney Disease Dilemma

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Secure Exchange Solutions (SES), a Centauri Health Solutions company, and leading provider of interoperable, cloud-based clinical data exchange and clinical alerting technologies, announced today that Healthy.io, the global leader in transforming the smartphone camera into a medical device, has selected SES to support their Minuteful Kidney™ test, the only FDA-cleared smartphone-powered at-home kidney test. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a $120 billion healthcare problem affecting nearly 37 million American adults, and with one in three American adults at risk, CKD accounts for a quarter of all Medicare spending.

Key Points: 
  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a $120 billion healthcare problem affecting nearly 37 million American adults, and with one in three American adults at risk, CKD accounts for a quarter of all Medicare spending.
  • This will enable primary care physicians to identify care gaps, deliver the necessary interventions, and provide equitable access to healthcare.
  • "We are eager to work with a healthcare innovator like Healthy.io to help increase clinician adoption in underserved communities that have less access to medical care," said Michele Darnell, President, Secure Exchange Solutions.
  • "Our ability to deliver sensitive patient information directly into the provider workflow, seamlessly and without friction, will accelerate provider engagement and improve time to intervention for people with kidney disease."

The National Kidney Foundation and Healthy.io partner to Increase Access to Testing for Detection of Kidney Disease

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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BOSTON, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Kidney Foundation (NKF), a non-profit health organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease, and Healthy.io, the global leader in transforming the smartphone camera into a clinical-grade medical device, today announced a new effort to promote detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Through their partnership, the NKF and Healthy.io will offer Healthy.io's Minuteful Kidney™ at-home kidney test, free of charge, to people who are at risk for kidney disease. 

Key Points: 
  • Through their partnership, the NKF and Healthy.io will offer Healthy.io's Minuteful Kidney™ at-home kidney test, free of charge, to people who are at risk for kidney disease.
  • "This is particularly concerning when it comes to annual urine testing for kidney disease.
  • campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of early kidney disease detection," said Joseph Vassalotti, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the National Kidney Foundation.
  • Working to promote kidney health equity for all and increasing access to early detection are top priorities for NKF.

Reset Kidney Health and Healthy.io Partner to Engage Patients with Comprehensive Virtual Kidney Care

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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BOSTON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy.io, the global leader in transforming the smartphone camera into a medical device, and Reset Kidney Health, a hybrid care platform that offers gold-standard multidisciplinary care to patients with kidney disease, have announced a partnership that will give patients the option to utilize at-home, smartphone-powered kidney testing. Through this partnership, Reset will provide eligible patients with Healthy.io's Minuteful Kidney™ test to complete at home. Additionally, patients who are interested in re-engaging with their kidney care can request a test kit through the Reset Kidney Health platform.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, Reset will provide eligible patients with Healthy.io's Minuteful Kidney™ test to complete at home.
  • Additionally, patients who are interested in re-engaging with their kidney care can request a test kit through the Reset Kidney Health platform.
  • The Minuteful Kidney test will help Reset identify the patients with evidence of disease and enable them to actively participate in their kidney care.
  • Through this partnership, Healthy.io and Reset Kidney Health will provide virtual, at-home care options to engage and motivate patients who may have, or be at risk for, CKD–even in rural or underserved areas.