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The telemedicine platform will start by offering diabetes care support.

It looks to grow its engineering, product, and design teams while expanding across Asia.

As part of a global trend for health insurers, the cornerstone investment in XT Ventures will further HCF's "deep pedigree in helping innovative startups". 

Also: Wysa receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its mental health chatbot, and Pear Therapeutics expands its telehealth partnership program.

The company said it would use the Series A to expand its team, build its provider network, and add partnerships with health systems and payers.

The startup also announced a new product called Clear Contracts that aims to improve the direct contracting process.

The researchers found 20 of the 23 apps reviewed shared data with third parties. Only 16 displayed a privacy policy, and three collected data before consent.

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The companies said their long-term goal is to develop and offer more digital health tools "through a multi-partner ecosystem" as well as advocate for reimbursement options.

The funding will also go toward attracting leadership talent and accelerating product development, marketing and sales.