Elation Health acquires Black women-founded women's-health startup Aster

On June 2, 2026, primary-care EHR company Elation Health announced its acquisition of Aster, a women's-health tech startup co-founded by sisters Fifi Kara and Dr. Lailah Kara-Newton after Kara-Newton experienced undiagnosed preeclampsia. Aster's voice-AI 'Atlas' platform automates front-office tasks; its team joins Elation to expand AI in primary care. Surfaced via your LinkedIn feed.