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LetsGetChecked, a global leader in healthcare technology solutions, today announced the launch of its comprehensive hereditary cancer solution. Designed to optimize patient care, this solution features in-house genetic counseling, an intuitive portal that aims to enhance collaboration and streamline existing workflows, and a selection of multigene panels to choose from. This advanced offering identifies risk and disease-causing variants associated with hereditary cancer syndromes across multiple organ systems, including breast, ovarian, uterine, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal, skin, and brain/nervous system cancers.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today that the FDA has cleared its LetsGetChecked ImPress lancing device for health care professional utilization. The LetsGetChecked ImPress device is a single-use blood lancing device intended for producing microliter capillary whole blood samples, offering an alternative to traditional finger-prick blood draw.

Today, LetsGetChecked, a leading global healthcare solutions company, announced it has finalized the acquisition of Truepill, a leading digital pharmacy platform. This strategic acquisition strengthens the ability of LetsGetChecked to help healthcare partners, including employers, health plans, providers, and life sciences deliver the best quality of care and improve health outcomes across their populations.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today the appointment of Francheska Werner as Head of Provider Genomics. With over 25 years of progressive experience with start-up and world-leading biotech and diagnostic companies, Werner brings a proven track record of driving innovation and leading top-performing teams in the healthcare sector. Her appointment marks a significant step forward in the company’s ongoing commitment to deliver personalized healthcare solutions and expand its commercial dominance in the genomics space.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today the appointment of Melissa Fors Shackelford as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Melissa brings over 20 years of experience as a marketing executive in healthcare, having held key roles at industry-leading organizations including Optum, Hazelden Betty Ford, and Cigna’s Health Services Business, Evernorth. At LetsGetChecked, Fors Shackelford will lead the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies across the United States healthcare sector and international markets. Her extensive healthcare experience and visionary leadership are expected to drive the company’s marketing efforts to new heights, ensuring LetsGetChecked continues to meet the evolving needs of large-scale employers, health plans, providers, and the public sector.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today that its patented upper-arm blood collection device, “LetsGetChecked ImPress,” has been awarded with a Red Dot in the prestigious and internationally recognized Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024. LetsGetChecked ImPress, which adheres directly to the skin and uses a gentle vacuum suction to extract up to 600uL of blood in minutes, is designed to be used during at-home sample collection or in clinical point of care settings. This prestigious recognition highlights the device’s innovative design and exceptional functionality to improve the blood collection process and promote patient empowerment.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today the launch of its second annual “Let’s Talk About Health Equity” Report, which includes a nationally representative survey and a whitepaper designed to assess current sentiments and unmet needs regarding the United States healthcare system. The proprietary research findings reveal how at-home care solutions such as accessible laboratory testing, virtual consultations, and medication delivery can break down prevalent barriers to health equity and drive better outcomes for all.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today the launch of myGeneticScreen, a genetic testing service designed to provide patients with valuable and actionable insights into their predisposition for certain hereditary conditions with end-to-end support, including personalized health reports and access to genetic counseling. This addition to LetGetChecked’s genetics portfolio strengthens the company’s commitment to empowering people with accessible health information and care to live longer, happier lives.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the company’s De Novo classification request for its Simple 2 at-home collection system. FDA’s De Novo authorization makes LetsGetChecked’s testing system for chlamydia and gonorrhea the first-ever FDA-authorized home sample collection system with retail and online access to the collection kit. This FDA action creates a new regulatory classification, setting a new standard for at-home self-collection of samples for sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing in high complexity laboratories. It is the first FDA-authorized test with at-home sample collection for any sexually-transmitted disease other than HIV.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company serving top health plans, employers, and government agencies, announced today that their clients achieved higher preventive screening rates and increased Star Ratings for 2022 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) H-contracts. By using LetsGetChecked to identify and test at-risk member populations for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Diabetes Care, these clients have achieved a Star Rating increase of 0.5 Stars and nearly 1 full Star, respectively.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today that it has appointed Joe Keenan to Head of Life Sciences on its Commercial Team. Keenan is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience building operational excellence in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. His deep subject matter expertise in diagnostics and proficiency in large-scale commercial realization make him expertly positioned to develop and execute comprehensive strategies to grow LetsGetChecked’s dominance in the life sciences market.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, today announced its collaboration with Novartis to increase access to Lipoprotein(a)–Lp(a)–testing and programs. Now, Lp(a) will be measured in LetsGetChecked’s testing for Cholesterol and Diabetes & Heart, offering individuals an even more comprehensive assessment of key risk factors relating to cardiovascular health. Elevated Lp(a) affects an estimated 20% of the world population, but despite its prevalence is not typically included in routine lipid panels.1 With the support of Novartis, LetsGetChecked is empowering individuals to take control of their health with convenience and efficiency, fostering a more equitable future of healthcare for all.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today that it has appointed Kristen Lalowski to Executive Vice President of Product. A seasoned executive, Lalowski has worked in healthcare for over 20 years with the majority of that time spent in product management and product leadership positions that focused on consumer, payer, employer, and provider product work. Her extensive experience in healthcare will play a pivotal role in enhancing LetsGetChecked's offerings and user experience.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today the appointment of Avni Santani, PhD, FACMG, to Chief Genomics Officer. She joins the team from Veritas Genetics, a pioneering genomics company that was acquired by LetsGetChecked in 2022. In this role, Dr. Santani will be responsible for the strategy, direction, and execution of LetsGetChecked’s genomics initiatives to enhance personalized healthcare.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today that healthcare industry veteran Robin Mercer will join the company as Chief of Staff. In this role, Mercer will oversee strategic business initiatives from development through successful execution in collaboration with LetsGetChecked’s Founder and CEO, Peter Foley.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today the release of its “Let’s Talk About Health Equity” Report, which includes a nationally representative survey and an educational white paper designed to assess current satisfaction trends, challenges, and unmet needs related to the United States healthcare system. The research reveals key themes about the inaccessibility of healthcare today as well as ways to address these challenges, including at-home care distribution as an additional healthcare modality.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today the appointment of Robin Leopold, Executive Vice President and Head of Human Resources at JPMorgan Chase, and a member of the company’s Operating Committee, to its Board of Directors.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today that it has promoted Flo Newcum to Senior Vice President of Strategic Account Management. Newcum will focus on managing LetsGetChecked’s customer base by ensuring the company provides a best-in-class experience for health plans, employers, providers, and public sector clients.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today that it has appointed Kathleen Lynch as Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs. In the newly created role, Lynch will lead LetsGetChecked’s global engagement with policymakers and advocacy organizations as the company continues to transform the way health care is delivered into the home and to those most in need.

LetsGetChecked, a leading healthcare solutions company, announced today the launch of its inaugural genetics offering, myPGx, a pharmacogenomics solution. myPGx enables prescribers to select medications with greater expectation of efficacy and lower risk of producing adverse drug reactions, benefiting patients early in therapy. The launch of myPGx expands the company’s vertically integrated and modular healthcare platform, strengthening its commitment to creating equitable and comprehensive care across the entire patient lifecycle.

LetsGetChecked, a leading healthcare solutions company, announced today the launch of its pharmacy and medication delivery offering, pioneering a full lifecycle of personalized 360-degree healthcare from home. The offering adds to the brand’s vertically integrated healthcare platform and strengthens the company’s commitment to increase access to care for customers, enterprise clients, health plans, and the public sector.

LetsGetChecked, a leading healthcare solutions company, announced today the launch of Virtual Consultation services through its secure clinical messaging platform in the company’s proprietary app. The new offering furthers the company’s ongoing commitment to pioneer a full lifecycle of personalized healthcare including diagnostic testing, virtual care, e-prescription, and treatment plans, all from the comfort of home.

Today, LetsGetChecked, a leading global healthcare solutions company, announced it has finalized the acquisition of BioIQ, an analytics-driven population health and diagnostics company. With this closing, LetsGetChecked will expand its ability to provide health plans, employers, consumers, and public health partners with some of the most comprehensive and personalized at-home healthcare services.

Today, LetsGetChecked, a leading healthcare solutions company, announced it will acquire Veritas Genetics Inc. and Veritas Intercontinental, pioneers in genomics that share a scalable platform enabling the rapid interpretation of genetic information from a single gene to the whole genome. These acquisitions signify a crucial advancement in LetsGetChecked’s mission to empower individuals to take control of their health and enable both consumers and healthcare partners to be more proactive in healthcare management.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today that it has appointed Nigel Clerkin as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Clerkin will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial strategy and objectives.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today the launch of CarePathway™, a longitudinal customer care journey that will revolutionize speciality care by providing medication, regular testing, consultations, and personalized lifestyle support remotely.

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today the introduction of its COVID-19 antigen test and virtual observation service for enterprise clients. This will build upon the company’s existing COVID-19 and home healthcare offering, which includes molecular diagnostic testing, biometric screening, and testing as well as virtual care and pharmacy support for a range of health and wellness conditions.

Today, LetsGetChecked, a leading healthcare solutions company, announced its intention to acquire BioIQ, an analytics-driven population health and testing platform company. With this proposed acquisition, LetsGetChecked will expand its ability to deliver on its mission to empower people to live longer, happier lives through its telehealth services, pharmacy capabilities, and at-home diagnostics.

Today, LetsGetChecked, a leading virtual care company that offers over 30 at-home tests including Sexual Health, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Wellness, and COVID-19 testing, announced that they have earned Certified status for information security by HITRUST.

LetsGetChecked, a leading virtual care company, appoints Rebecca Silver as its new SVP of Marketing, effective immediately. Silver will oversee marketing strategy and partnerships as the company continues to rapidly grow amidst a recently revealed $150 million Series D Fundraise to support the expansion of its comprehensive virtual care capabilities.

LetsGetChecked, a leading virtual care company, announced today a new hire to its executive team: respected healthcare and digital health veteran, Mike Smit, who will act as the company’s SVP of Sales, effective immediately. Smit joins the LetsGetChecked team during a high-growth period for the company following the recent announcement of its $150 Million Series D Fundraise with plans to expand its comprehensive virtual care capabilities.

LetsGetChecked, a leading virtual care company, announced today the acquisition of a Florida-based pharmacy. This is to be a key component of the brand’s plans to expand its pharmaceutical services to include long-term care solutions for conditions such as Cholesterol and Thyroid management.

LetsGetChecked, a leading virtual care company, announces today their collaboration with a global leader in DNA sequencing instruments, Illumina and the California Department of Public Health’s SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Sequencing Initiative (COVIDNet) in an effort to assist with surveillance projects to detect and trace COVID-19 variants within the United States population. LetsGetChecked will utilize its CAP-Accredited, CLIA Certified laboratory in Monrovia, California and the Illumina NovaSeq™ 6000 System, a powerful Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) platform, enabling the detection of SARS-CoV-2 and identification of different variants of the virus.

LetsGetChecked, a leading virtual care company, announces today the authorization of its home collection Coronavirus (COVID-19) test for use on anyone age two years and older with guardians supervising the self collection by minors ages 12 to 18 years and performing the sample collection for children ages two to 11 years. The recent Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expands access to home collection testing for minors to allow a wider population to understand their health status and contain the spread of Coronavirus among children. Following the May 2020 FDA EUA for the LetsGetChecked Coronavirus (COVID-19) home collection test and the March 2021 FDA EUA for direct-to-consumer purchasing without a prescription, this updated authorization for minors will support a safe return to school, play, travel, and more.

LetsGetChecked, a leading virtual care company, announced today the completion of a $150 million Series D round of financing. The funding was led by Casdin Capital with continued participation from CommonFund Capital, Illumina Ventures, Optum Ventures, Transformation Capital, HLM Venture Partners, Qiming Venture Partners USA, and professional golfer Rory Mcllroy through Symphony Ventures, an investment partnership. This latest financing brings the total capital raised by LetsGetChecked to more than $260 million.