Function Health buys Ezra, launches full-body scan for a third of the price

Blood testing startup Function Health on Monday announced the acquisition of full-body MRI scanning company Ezra and launched a new, 22-minute scan for $499. Function offers a $499 annual subscription where members complete more than 160 blood tests and track their results over time. The company said adding Ezra's scanning technology to its platform will allow its users to screen for more conditions and access a more complete picture of their health. "It makes so much sense," Jonathan Swerdlin, the co-founder and CEO of Function, said in an interview. "What labs aren't covering, scans can see, and what scans couldn't touch on, labs cover." Function and Ezra declined to disclose the financial details of the acquisition. Before Monday's announcement, Ezra's cheapest offering was a 30-minute scan that cost participants $1,495. Ezra, founded in 2018, offers a range of full-body MRI scans that can help patients detect cancer and other conditions. The company partners with existing imag ... Read full article.