People across the nation continue to struggle with basic healthcare access, with nearly a third of Americans currently lacking a primary care provider. On Tuesday, a Duke University spinout launched a new care hub aimed to tackle this problem.

Durham, North Carolina-based Pluto Health is rolling out a digital hub that seeks to unify patients’ fragmented health data, provide personalized care navigation and connect users to clinical research opportunities — all without requiring prior insurance or an established relationship with a primary care provider.

Pluto, which was founded in 2020, aims to boost access to primary care, as well as increase opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research. Only 9% of U.S. adults are ever invited to participate in a clinical trial

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