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Five nonprofits selected to join the AbbVie Foundation Health Equity Accelerator

December 18, 2024

December 18, 2024, CHICAGO, IL — The AbbVie Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to drive transformative change and advance health equity in communities worldwide, in partnership with MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, are pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of the AbbVie Foundation Health Equity Accelerator.

The AbbVie Foundation and MATTER invited nonprofi…

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Partner Insights: Government contracting with Polsinelli’s Cate Baskin

December 17, 2024

For healthcare startups, the regulatory landscape can seem daunting. The field is layered with complex rules across federal, state and local levels, each adding a layer of compliance challenges and, importantly, potential opportunities. With insights from Cate Baskin, an associate attorney at Polsinelli, here’s a guide to help healthcare startups navigate the regulatory environment and unlock t…

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Partner Insights: Data privacy and cybersecurity with Polsinelli’s Aaron Ogunro

December 17, 2024

In today’s digital age, data privacy and cybersecurity have evolved from technical concerns to foundational elements of business integrity. As companies handle vast amounts of data, navigating these fields correctly from the start becomes essential — not only to comply with complex regulations — to establish trust and secure customer relationships. Aaron Ogunro, an attorney at Polsinelli specia…

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MATTER Top Five: Our most popular events of 2024

December 11, 2024

2024 was a standout year for the MATTER events team. Through symposiums, showcases and thought leadership events, we engaged with our community and highlighted some of the most innovative minds in healthcare.

Join us as we look back at the year with some of our most popular events of 2024.

Five: VSP Vision Innovation Challenge Final Showcase VSP Vision, the leader in health-focused vision car…

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MATTER Top Five: Our most popular stories of 2024

December 11, 2024

2024 was a year of significant milestones for MATTER. From partnering with Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and relocating our offices to forging new collaborations and launching innovative programs, we remained steadfast in advancing healthcare innovation. Staying true to our mission, throughout the year, we also prioritized promoting health equity and supporting …

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