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Advance Interactive Response Systems (AIRS), Owlstone Medical and patientMpower awarded $333,333 each; Level Ex wins $50,000 Audience Choice Award

On Wednesday, January 24, researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world gathered at MATTER for the conclusion to the $1,000,000 IPF Catalyst Challenge. Following presentations from nine finalists, Three Lakes Partners – a venture p…

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MATTER Member Companies Raise $122M, Benefit Millions in 2017

MATTER, the Chicago-based healthcare collaborative, released data today showing the positive effect its companies have had on both the business of healthcare and the lives of millions of Americans.

“We believe that interconnected businesses are the best platform for change in healthcare,” said MATTER CEO Steven Collens. “Our member…

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As the Health Care Council of Chicago Celebrates One Year, Senator Daschle and Governor Leavitt Call for Engagement and Collaboration

Last Thursday, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Health Care Council of Chicago (HC3), an initiative of MATTER and Leavitt Partners to facilitate the interconnected success of Chicagoland healthcare companies in the value-based economy.

The evening …

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Last week, we were thrilled to host members of the Congressional Black Caucus at MATTER for a lively discussion about healthcare technology innovation. The group met with 4 of our member companies: ResQ Pharma, NowPow, DOC & I, and Level Ex.

The elected officials who joined us include:

Joyce Beatty, Ohio Danny Davis, Illinois Hank Johnson, Georgia Robin Kelly, Illinois Gregory Meeks, …

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