Brian Simmers Joins National Conversation on Health Care Innovation
Providence Health Care’s Chief Financial Officer and President of PHC Ventures, Brian Simmers, recently took part in the Canada Health Innovation Summit in Montreal—a gathering of health care leaders focused on shaping the future of care delivery across Canada. Hosted by Bamberg Health, the summit explored critical themes such as digital transformation, system sustainability, AI…
Read MoreVentures Senior Director Moderates Health Care Innovation Panel at BC Tech’s Scaleup Academy
On November 18, Providence Health Care Ventures Senior Director of Medical Technologies, Vikram Devdas, stepped into the spotlight as moderator for the Scaleup Academy Webinar: HealthTech Innovation in BC – Scaling for Impact, hosted by BC Tech. The conversation tackled a big question: How do you scale breakthrough health care innovation in one of the most complex industries? Vikram guided an engaging…
Read MoreWaving Goodbye to Contamination: Testing NZTech’s Touchless Technology in the OR
PHC Ventures partnered with NZ Technologies Inc. to test touchless tools that let surgeons control equipment without breaking sterility. The demo featured TIPSO AirPad™ and HoverTap™ MD — innovations that enhance safety, efficiency, and workflow in the operating room.
Read MoreProvidence Health Care Ventures and Ventripoint Partner to Validate AI-Enabled Cardiac Imaging at St. Paul’s Hospital
New collaboration aims to reduce cardiac MRI wait times and expand access to advanced heart diagnostics in urban and remote communities Providence Health Care Ventures (PHC Ventures) and Ventripoint Diagnostics Ltd. announced today a collaboration to validate Ventripoint’s VMS+™ technology at St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH). The initiative will assess how artificial intelligence-enhanced echocardiography could reduce…
Read MorePHC Ventures Takes the Stage at CityAge’s “The Next Vancouver” Summit
Providence Health Care Ventures was proud to participate in CityAge’s “The Next Vancouver” summit yesterday, an important gathering focused on addressing the critical challenges and opportunities facing Metro Vancouver’s future. The event, held in partnership with the Vancouver Sun, brought together leaders from across sectors to explore innovative solutions to the region’s most pressing issues—from…
Read MoreSonus Microsystems And Providence Health Care Ventures Advance Partnership With New Investment To Accelerate Clinical Validation Of Wearable Cardiac Ultrasound Technology
Investment to support clinical studies of Sonus Microsystem’s wearable ultrasound patch VANCOUVER, British Columbia: Providence Health Care Ventures (PHCV), a strategic catalyst for health care innovation, announced today a strategic investment in Sonus Microsystems, a leader in innovative ultrasound technology, alongside angel investors including physicians in the cardiac care field. PHCV’s investment marks a significant…
Read MoreBridging Innovation and Care: PHC Ventures Wins Big
Earlier this month at the 27th Annual Life Sciences of British Columbia Awards, PHC Ventures was named Strategic Partner of the Year, a recognition of their role in shaping the future of health care innovation. President Brian Simmers accepted the award on behalf of Ventures, joined by members of his team, industry peers and collaborators. …
Read MoreVancouver Partnership Uses AI-Driven Virtual Biomarker Staining to Accelerate Cancer Research and Digital Pathology
New technology could cut tissue analysis time from weeks to days, advancing research workflows and improving future patient care pathways Vancouver, BC – September 25, 2025 — A new partnership between Providence Health Care Ventures (PHCV) and Vancouver-based ViewsML will use artificial intelligence to accelerate research workflows and advance digital pathology capabilities for tissue sample…
Read MoreKakao Healthcare Corp and Providence Health Care Ventures Announce Strategic AI Collaboration
Seoul, September 16, 2025 — Hwang Hee, CEO of Kakao Healthcare Corp (KHC), South Korea’s leading digital healthcare platform and a subsidiary of Kakao and Brian Simmers, President of Providence Health Care Ventures (PHCV) and a subsidiary of Providence Health Care announced a strategic collaboration during the 47th Global Privacy Assembly PIPC conference held at the…
Read MorePHC Ventures and NZTech Collaborate to Transform Health Care Through Touchless Technology
In health care environments, every touchpoint carries risk. Traditional high-touch surfaces — from elevator buttons to surgical monitors — can harbor pathogens and increase the risk of infection transmission. This is especially critical in operating rooms, intensive care units, and other sterile environments, where even minor breaches in infection control can have serious consequences. Providence…
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