Health and wellness marketplace platform Vale Health has launched after securing backing from 16 health systems. The company, aims to fill a gap in the market for products and services that address issues on which consumers often do not seek medical advice, such as ways to get better sleep or lose weight. Aided by an initial assessment, Vale intends to direct consumers to solutions which address their unique needs. The platform has already launched its first service in partnership with the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network.

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