"After three months of insurance issues, dropped balls, we finally got all of her test results and the right referral to the surgeon. That's when we got the tragic news from him that she was already at Stage 4 and had she come in two months earlier, he could have operated on her."
The Lees founded Preveta after the health care system failed their friend. The AI software aims to make it easier for doctors to see health patterns, enable remote care and flag potential barriers, such as insurance issues. Reporter Breanna De Vera explains how it can change cancer detection.
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DogVacay Founder Aaron Hirschhorn Dies in Miami Boating Accident
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Newport Beach's Blaze Keeps Cannabis Startups Coordinated
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Nominations Are Open for Our Intersect LA Pitch Showcase
We're looking for Southern California startups in the media, entertainment and gaming industries that have a product on the market and have raised less than $1 million in funding. We want your thoughts on the most promising, innovative, forward-thinking startups in these sectors to pitch at dot.LA's inaugural media summit.
Guest judges / advisors from the venture capital community will be announced soon. Please contact Annie@dot.LA with any questions. Thank you!