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National Post
21 hours ago
- Health
- National Post
KixCare's Kix360° Membership Touches Down in Air Canada's Aeroplan eStore
Article content New offering allows members to redeem points for 24/7 virtual healthcare for kids under 18 Article content TORONTO & MONTREAL — KixCare, Canada's first and only national, bilingual virtual healthcare solution dedicated to children and teenagers, has partnered with Aeroplan to offer its Kix360° membership program in the Air Canada Aeroplan eStore. Canadian Aeroplan Members can now redeem their points for a three- or 12-month subscription that provides comprehensive virtual physical and mental healthcare from a trusted team of pediatric professionals, anytime, anywhere. Article content Article content 'At KixCare, we believe that kids require specialized care to address both physical and mental health concerns, and parents shouldn't have to wait weeks or months to speak with a healthcare professional when their child is sick or struggling,' says Adam Saperia, CEO of KixCare. 'We're excited to partner with Aeroplan to give Canadian families more ways to access our services than ever before.' Article content Developed with busy families in mind, Kix360° offers fast, reliable access to a team of top pediatric experts who can help parents navigate unexpected illnesses at home and abroad, provide mental health counseling, advise on difficult conversations, and share guidance on children's overall health and wellbeing. Cutting down on unnecessary emergency room visits and long wait times, Kix360° seamlessly connects parents to the right healthcare professional through secure messaging and video calls. Article content Founded in 2021 by a team of physicians – all parents themselves – KixCare was created to remove the barriers families face in accessing timely, specialized care. By offering 24/7 support across Canada, the service helps reduce visits to walk-in clinics or emergency rooms while providing crucial health services and parenting support. Article content 'Travel should be a fun and relaxing time for families to make memories together, so for added peace of mind, we offer familiar care navigation to parents in the event their child should get sick while abroad,' says Saperia. 'With Kix360°, families have direct access to trusted experts who understand what kids and teens need – providing real help, in real time, whether at home or on vacation.' Article content One Kix360° membership covers all children under 18 in a household, making it a simple and effective solution for families seeking immediate personalized care. In addition to virtual appointments and care navigation while travelling, families also benefit from expert-led webinars, parenting tips, and a growing collection of pediatric health resources. Both the three- and 12-month memberships can be found on the Aeroplan eStore now for 12,500 and 18,100 points, respectively. Article content 'We pride ourselves on offering our members meaningful rewards that support their everyday needs as well as their travel experiences. With the addition of Kix360° to the Aeroplan eStore, members can turn their points into peace of mind,' adds Andrew Noonan, Manager of Loyalty Retail and Affiliate Products at Air Canada. Article content About KixCare Article content KixCare is a Canadian digital health company and virtual care platform, connecting families and their children with around-the-clock physical and mental health services. Created by doctors with over fifty years of combined clinical and corporate experience, our mission is to offer all Canadian children and teenagers access to quality care without delay. As the only national bilingual virtual service focused on kids' health and wellbeing, our team of pediatric specialists include nurses, psychologists, social workers, dietitians, and many more experts. We're here to make it all better, together. Article content About Aeroplan Article content Air Canada's Aeroplan is Canada's leading travel loyalty program, chosen by more than 9 million active members worldwide. Aeroplan helps members travel more and offers the ability to earn or redeem points on all Air Canada flights as well as on the world's largest airline partner network, encompassing over 45 airlines serving more than 1,300 of destinations across the globe. Members can also redeem points on an extensive range of merchandise, car rental rewards, and hotels with preferential rates at acclaimed hotels worldwide through HotelSavers. Article content Aeroplan offers members exceptional value and exclusive benefits including saving on redemptions with no additional cash surcharges on Air Canada flights, starting at 6,000 points. Members earn points with Aeroplan's more than 250 financial, retail, and travel partners, including online shopping via the Aeroplan eStore. Aeroplan's unique everyday partnerships in Canada with Uber, Starbucks, LCBO and Parkland's participating 1,100+ Ultramar, Chevron, Pioneer, Fas Gas, ON the RUN and Marché Express locations Canada-wide, enable members to earn points directly when making a purchase. Article content Article content
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Omada Health Preps to Go Public as IPO Market Revives
There's an IPO joke to be made here, but unfortunately for you, only institutional investors will get it. On Thursday, virtual healthcare provider Omada Health became the latest company to press ahead with an initial public offering amid economic uncertainty that's given cold feet to some other companies expected to do likewise. The IPO is expected to take place next week following Omada's announcement that its roadshow is underway. READ ALSO: E.l.f. Soars After $1 Billion Pow(d)er Move to buy Hailey Bieber's Rhode and Shrinking GDP Shows Tariffs' Impact as Courts Scrutinize Their Legality This year began with bankers and venture capitalists feeling bullish about a revitalized IPO market as they anticipated business-friendly policies from the Trump administration. And, in the first quarter, the needle moved in that direction: According to Ernst and Young, the period saw 15 listings raise more than $7.9 billion, 20% higher than the first quarter of 2024 and the strongest start to a year since 2021. But following the selloff prompted by Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff announcement in April, EY noted in April that IPO market activity had come 'to a complete halt.' Of note, buy-now-pay-later giant Klarna and ticket marketplace StubHub postponed their highly anticipated listings. Mercifully, subsequent weeks have seen the IPO market shake off some rust. Stock-trading app eToro debuted earlier this month, pricing its IPO above the expected range, and its shares have since risen 19%. Meanwhile, fintech Chime and stablecoin issuer Circle filed paperwork to go public. Adding to the recent run of optimism is Nvidia-backed AI firm CoreWeave, which began trading in March. The company reported its first results on May 14, with 400% year-over-year revenue growth besting expectations. Its shares are up 170% since its listing. Which sets the stage for Omada: The San Francisco-based firm specializes in virtual care for chronic conditions including diabetes and hypertension, which it offers through programs with employers, pharmacy benefit managers, health systems and health plans. Omada plans to raise up to $158 million at a $1.1 billion valuation. While virtual care boomed during the pandemic, the sector more recently had an up-and-down couple of years as the world returned to normalcy. Omada, on the other hand, managed to improve its performance in that time: According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, its revenue increased to $169.8 million last year, up from $122.8 million in 2023 while its net losses shrank to $47.1 million from $67.5 million. Hinging on Health. There's one very important recent IPO we haven't mentioned yet: Omada competitor Hinge Health, which debuted on the New York Stock Exchange last week. In a promising omen for Omada, Hinge raised $273 million at a $2.6 billion valuation after selling shares at the top end of its expected range, suggesting investors have an appetite for health-tech now that the segment's post-pandemic prospects have stabilized. This post first appeared on The Daily Upside. To receive delivering razor sharp analysis and perspective on all things finance, economics, and markets, subscribe to our free The Daily Upside newsletter. Sign in to access your portfolio
Al Bawaba
07-05-2025
- Health
- Al Bawaba
China opens first AI-operated hospital
Published May 7th, 2025 - 11:18 GMT ALBAWABA – China has unveiled its first artificial intelligence (AI)-operated hospital, Agent Hospital. Designed to treat a wide range of patients entirely within a virtual environment with AI doctors, nurses, and patients. World's first AI-operated hospital unveiled in China China has opened Agent Hospital, the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) hospital, where patients will be treated by virtual, AI-generated doctors."The concept of an AI hospital town, where virtual patients are treated by AI doctors, holds immense significance for both medical professionals and the general public. The AI hospital aims to train doctor agents through a simulated environment so that it can autonomously evolve and improve its ability to treat disease," stated the Beijing-based Global Times. The hospital's doctors, nurses, and patients are all controlled by AI agents and large language models (LLMs). Notably, AI doctors can treat approximately 1,000 patients in just a few days—far surpassing the capacity of human doctors. Agent Hospital, China's first AI hospital is designed to treat a wide range of patients entirely within a virtual environment with AI doctors, nurses, and patients. (Shutterstock) "AI hospital town can simulate and predict various medical scenarios, such as the spread, development and control of infectious diseases in a region," stated Liu Yang, Research team leader of the Agent Hospital. Liu added that AI virtual doctors not only treat patients but also have the capacity to teach, train, and supervise medical students. Moreover, students can practice on AI-generated patients, allowing them to gain experience without posing any risk to real human patients. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
