Articles from April, 2014


Tapping into Controversial Back Surgeries

CBS News  |  April 24, 2014

Category: Healthcare, Portfolio Companies, Sector Specific

Back pain is one of the most common reasons Americans go to the doctor, and one of the fastest growing treatments is spinal fusion surgery. From 2001 to 2011, the number of spinal fusions in U.S. hospitals increased 70 percent, …

Telehealth Gains Momentum in Obamacare Era

Information Week  |  April 17, 2014

Category: Healthcare, Portfolio Companies, Sector Specific

The Affordable Care Act’s focus on population health and cost-cutting is encouraging providers and insurers to invest in remote healthcare technologies.  

SwipeSense Names Point-of-Care Executive Jeff Baker as Chief Commercial Officer

PR Newswire  |  April 14, 2014

Category: Healthcare, Portfolio Companies

SwipeSense, a privately-held health and safety technology company focused on reducing hospital-acquired infections, today announced the appointment of Jeff Baker to serve as Chief Commercial Officer.

Ortho Kinematics Announces Addition to SAB

Press Release  |  April 2, 2014

Category: Healthcare, Portfolio Companies

Ortho Kinematics‚ Inc. (OKI), a privately held healthcare diagnostic company focused on spine imaging informatics, announced today the addition of Jason Dees, D.O., FAAFP President and CEO of Magnolia Health to OKI’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Board.