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At MVF, we live and breathe healthcare. And every now and then we feel the need to write about it as well! This is a collection of articles, blogs and news posts from our team, our advisors and our partners. Feel free to interact with us here or drop us a line on our social media accounts if something catches your fancy.

Dec 4, 20152 min

MedStartr Momentum 2015 Results

For Immediate Release MedStartr announces winners in first full day conference by leading healthcare technology platform New York, NY –...

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Healthcare Innovation Rule # 8: Passion is Not Enough

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Nov 27, 20152 min

Healthcare Innovation Rule # 8: Passion is Not Enough

Today we continue our series on 10 Rules for driving health innovation faster with another post in the lead up to our CyberMonday...

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Submission Deadline Extended for AHA Challenge

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Jan 8, 20142 min

Submission Deadline Extended for AHA Challenge

Thank you for the overwhelming positive response to the first ever New York City American Heart Association Open Innovation Challenge! An...

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Icarus, Daedalus, or Somewhere in Between

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Nov 26, 20133 min

Icarus, Daedalus, or Somewhere in Between

Icarus and Daedalus by Charles Paul Landon, 1799 I have long noted the difference between technically adept Fathers and Sons. We seem to...

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Oct 15, 20131 min

Geek2Freak2Hero – Funding the Healthcare Revolution at MedicineX 2013

We just want to say a big thank you to Dr. Larry Chu and the whole MedicineX team at Stanford. Here is the talk I gave on stage in a...

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Aug 25, 20131 min

Trusted Patient Resources

I always enjoy a good tweetchat and tonight I stopped by #HCSM while trying to avoid some spreadsheet stuff that was boring me. As usual...

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Aug 9, 20133 min

We Have a Winner!

Originally published by Adam Wong / Management and Program Analyst, ONC on HealthIT.gov Drum roll please! The Office of the National...

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Apr 20, 20134 min

Crowds Cure Terrorism?

I am perpetually amazed by the power of crowds. In light of how the Boston Marathon Bombing played out, powered by mobile and private...

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Jan 2, 20133 min

Why Are Patients and Social Media Especially Important In Healthcare?

(A guest post by Denise Silber & Michael Seres, editing by Komal Garewal & Courtney Berkholtz) Social Media is contributing to the...

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Nov 13, 20121 min

2012 Backer of The Year Award

Here is to Kim Whittemore, Strategic Genius, Patient Advocate, Leader, and our #1 Backer so far! You ROCK! Thank you Kim for supporting...

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Oct 17, 20121 min

Patient Summit USA

The 9th annual Patient Summit USA (PACE) is here! This conference concentrates on the most important ingredient in healthcare — patients....

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Sep 21, 20122 min

No Slackers Among the Backers

Regina Holliday’s Walking Gallery MedStartr Project where she raised $10,948 from 90 Amazing men and women. We are honored and humbled...

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Jul 8, 20121 min

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I LOVE Avado, not just because Dave Chase is a great entrepreneur, but because of what it stands for. Avado is the name of a town in...

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Jul 8, 20121 min

Do you Have Questions about MedStartr, Ask them here!

Hey Folks, Welcome to Healthcare Crowdfunding. It is a new way for your innovative idea in healthcare to get early customers, access...

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