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During a discussion at HIMSS22, venture capital panelists discussed the big investment trends, funding in 2022 and the role of big tech.

Also: OpenLoop raises $8 million for its virtual care staffing and support services, and metaMe Health scoops up $2.2 million to prepare for the market launch of its prescription digital therapeutic.

Also: Avant-garde Health raises $12 million for its surgical care analytics platform, Canadian care navigation startup Clinia scoops up $5 million and mental health clinician staffing company Legion Health scores $2 million.

The tech-enabled healthcare provider plans to enter regional markets in the coming years.

Also, AWS announces 12 startups in UK healthcare accelerator.

This marks symplr's sixteenth acquisition in six years. 

Also women's health company Wildflower scoops up $26 million and Prenosis closes new funding round. 

Amazon Pharmacy chief medical officer Dr. Nworah Ayogu said customers using the MedsYourWay card will have payments applied toward their out-of-pocket maximums and deductibles.

Also: MDisrupt raises $6 million, and Maverick Medical AI scores $5 million.

The startup, led by Livongo vets, will include remote monitoring and virtual services supported by cellular networks, and mobile units delivering in-home care.