Babylon files for liquidation in US Bankruptcy Court
Babylon Health has filed for bankruptcy for two US subsidiaries, Forbes has reported, citing filings in the US Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
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Babylon looks to sell UK business amid bankruptcy fears
Babylon Health is looking to sell its UK business, including its 100,000 patient NHS GP practice, and may fall into administration, it has announced.
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Babylon goes public in the US – and secures investment from Palantir
Babylon has entered into a $4.2bn (£2.9bn) merger with Alkuri Global. US big data company Palantir has also taken a strategic stake in the company.
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Babylon to face ‘no further action’ for data breach of GP at Hand
Babylon admitted in June that three patients were able to view recordings of other patient’s consultations using the GP at Hand app.
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Firebase URL ‘leaked technical information on Babylon’s GP at Hand’
The database was being used to store testing information for the company’s technology and GP at Hand, revealing the success rate of different functions.
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Babylon admits ‘software error’ led to data breach of GP at Hand
Babylon Health confirmed that three patients were able to view recordings of other patient’s consultations using the GP at Hand app.
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Manchester CCG objects to Babylon expansion ‘due to safety concerns’
The CCG has objected to the expansion saying it was “not convinced” Babylon’s services are sufficiently integrated with other local and national services.
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Babylon rated ‘good’ after previous concerns around ‘unsafe’ prescribing
The latest CQC report, published on 4 December 2019, found the digital provider had adhered to previous safety advice around prescribing and patient safety.
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Dominic Cummings’ alleged Babylon role raises concerns
Dominic Cummings advised Babylon on its communications strategy and on senior recruitment, an investigation has revealed.
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