Digital Health

… behavioral health, Cape said. Investor interest in telemedicine and digital health startups has not been confined to private markets, with several acquisitions and public debuts resulting from increased public market interest. Cape said that pursuing a public offering via a reverse merger with a blank-check company was not aligned with his company’s core mission and fundraising strategy at the moment. For more stories like this, sign up here for …

… AI-powered matchmaking platform for startups, investors Frank and Oak to continue operations with backing from Unified Commerce Group The digital health market map showcases Canadian disruptors Canadian startup news of the week (10/04/20) F … assistance programs provider as it expands offerings 6 days ago – Telehealth startup Dialogue has acquired Canadian workplace health and wellness service provider Optima Global Health, as it continues to expand its product offerings. Montreal-based …

… Highmark Improves Medication Management, Lowers Costs for Patients with Diabetes Share Article Highmark is reducing preventable adverse medication events, improving patient safety and reducing costs for patients who have diabetes through an innovative process that … for pharmacists, providers, biopharmaceutical and life science industry professionals, and digital health innovators to learn about innovations in managed care pharmacy. “Our new approach is based on strong collaboration with our primary care partners,” says …

… id=372543 (first received 10 March 2017). ACTRN12618001007224 (published data only) ACTRN12618001007224. A prospective randomised controlled study of telehealth specialist palliative care consultations in rural and metropolitan settings and the impact on patient and carer … DOI - PubMed Agboola 2016 Agboola SO, Bates DW, Kvedar JC. Digital health and patient safety. JAMA 2016;315(16):1697-8. - PubMed AKDN 2019 AKDN Digital Health Programme. akdnehrc.org/ehealth_programme/ (accessed 31 July 2019). Arain …

Press Releases Tech Council: Healthcare IT leaders to lead innovation session at 2020… Tech Council: Healthcare IT leaders to lead innovation session at 2020 Early Stage Symposium October 14, 2020 MADISON, Wis. – Two people who are helping to shape the Epic Health Research Network will explain how it is tapping digital health records to push out data to better inform clinical experts during the 2020 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, to …

Health Tech Teladoc’s tussle with Amwell raises questions about defining property rights in digital health By Casey Ross @caseymross September 23, 2020 Reprints Adobe T he field of health tech is facing a big question: Can it establish strong patent protections akin to those enjoyed by drug companies — or will it become more like the broader technology industry, where patent claims are generally harder to enforce? As the digital health …

The Center of Excellence is the FDA’s latest effort to take a closer look at digital health policies and its regulatory approach. Post a comment / Sep 22, 2020 at 10:28 PM Shares 1 The Food and Drug Administration is taking a closer look at digital health tools — and the way they are regulated. The agency announced on Tuesday that it had created the Digital Health Center of Excellence, tasked with …

FDA establishes health innovation center, says ‘most cutting-edge digital health technologies’ should come out of US Katie Adams - Print Email The FDA launched its Digital Health Center of Excellence Sept. 22 to foster healthcare innovation research and create strategic initiatives for digital health technologies. The newly launched center, a part of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, will provide internal and external partners with resources and advice …

… digital health technologies from around the globe.” The chosen companies are then given unparalleled access to investors, manufacturers, and providers, including the opportunity to present at the annual MedTech conference of the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), which will be held virtually this year on Oct 5-7 . Novian Health will present its novel technology for the ablation of early-stage breast tumors at the conference. “Being selected by MedTech Innovator …

Digital Therapeutics Cognoa targets De Novo authorization for its autism diagnostic after reporting strong pivotal study results The company said that its tool was “highly accurate” in a 425-participant study conducted across 14 U.S. sites. 09:45 am Share Cognoa, a digital health company developing software tools for children with autism and other behavioral health conditions and their families, signaled today that it will be moving ahead with a De …

… News provided by Sep 22, 2020, 09:00 ET Share this article NEW YORK , Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Fern Health , a digital health company pioneering virtual musculoskeletal pain programs through employers, today announced the appointment of … years of leadership experience in security, privacy, systems architecture, and HIPAA across industries, including healthcare. He’s led engineering and technology teams through six successful acquisitions. About Fern Health: Available through employers, Fern Health is a …

Free Newsletter How Digital Health Indicator is helping connect patient journey The HIMSS Digital Health Indicator has enabled a more integrated, outcomes-orientated healthcare system, says Vanessa Janissen, national director of strategy and service development at Calvary Health Care in Australia. Subscribe today to receive our FREE monthly e-newsletter Sign Up Laura Lovett Laura Lovett is an associate editor at MobiHealthNews where she covers the intersection of healthcare and …

… News provided by Sep 22, 2020, 09:00 ET Share this article NEW YORK , Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Fern Health , a digital health company pioneering virtual musculoskeletal pain programs through employers, today announced the appointment of … scientists, and artificial intelligence to effectively shift the focus of pain management from pain relief to functional restoration.” Previously, Dr. Lakhan has served as faculty in leading institutions including Harvard Medical School and Case Western …

… clear to us that over the past several weeks, decades have happened.” According to a July report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), primary care … Covid-19 transmission, not to mention cost and time savings. Digital health is of course more than just telehealth. It requires a connected network of devices and wearables that provide robust patient data that can …

… LAUSANNE , Switzerland Debiopharm, ( www.debiopharm.com ), a Swiss-based biopharmaceutical company today announced being one of the recipients of the 2020 Swiss Biotech Success Story Award for exceptional achievements in the biotech industry. Every year, the Swiss … therapies and a series of investments in artificial intelligence and digital health start-ups. Founded over 40 years ago by Rolland-Yves Mauvernay and now headed by his son Thierry Mauvernay, Debiopharm employs over 400 …

In April, Providence Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer Aaron Martin led his team to develop a new digital insight report series to help hospitals and health systems across the U.S. navigate COVID-19 recovery. Mr. Martin worked alongside Sara Vaezy, the Renton, Wash.-based health system’s chief digital strategy and business development officer, and Providence’s digital strategy team to launch the COVID-19 Digital Insight Report …

The National Institutes of Health has picked seven companies and academic centers to help develop digital health solutions aimed at the COVID-19 pandemic—including smartphone apps, wearables and big data programs to mitigate the personal and public health impacts of the novel coronavirus. Each one-year contract includes two phases: an initial award for feasibility testing, followed by an option for additional development funding. If all seven progress to …

The National Institutes of Health has picked seven companies and academic centers to help develop digital health solutions aimed at the COVID-19 pandemic—including smartphone apps, wearables and big data programs to mitigate the … and where they’re needed,” said Ned Sharpless, director of the NIH’s National Cancer Institute, which helped select the seven winners from nearly 200 submissions. “That might let more people return to less restricted living and …

SINGAPORE, Sept. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Singapore-based Claritas HealthTech Pte. Ltd. (“Claritas”) and Labrador Technologies Inc. (“Labrador”) have entered into an exclusive arm’s length software license purchase agreement dated June 28, 2020. Pursuant to … of abnormalities. “Our aim is to become a fully integrated digital health company by providing a platform that serves both the healthcare providers and their patients in a meaningful way. The COVID-19 pandemic has …

The National Institutes of Health has picked seven companies and academic centers to help develop digital health solutions aimed at the COVID-19 pandemic—including smartphone apps, wearables and big data programs to mitigate the … where they’re needed,” said Ned Sharpless, director of the NIH’s National Cancer Institute, which helped select the seven winners from nearly 200 submissions. “That might let more people return to less restricted living and reduce …

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… during the pandemic, compared to 36% of White households. Researchers from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HTCSPH) conducted the survey of 3,454 U.S. adults … I am a writer, journalist, professor, systems modeler, computational and digital health expert, avocado-eater, and entrepreneur, not always in that order. Currently, I am … Read More I am a writer, journalist, professor, systems modeler …

FREMONT, Calif. , Sept. 17, The global precision medicine market is projected to reach $278.61 billion by 2030, reveals a premium market intelligence report by BIS Research. The study also highlights that the market is set … offers intelligence in the healthcare technology market for Medical Devices, Digital Health, Life Sciences, Robotics and Imaging, Information Technology, Precision Medicine, and other emerging healthcare technologies, covering the entire industry spectrum. In the past 5 …

CHANTILLY, Va. Perspecta Inc. (NYSE: PRSP ), a leading U.S. government services provider, announced today that it received an award to deliver a prototype of its proprietary award-winning HealthConcourse digital health platform to the Defense Health Agency in support of its goal to deploy a next-generation electronic health record (EHR) system for the Military Health System’s (MHS) GENESIS project. The work was awarded through an Other Transaction Agreement from …

… September 2020 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced that results from a number of studies across its broad oncology portfolio will be presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Virtual Congress … such as real-world datasets, artificial intelligence, genomic profiling and digital health across our therapeutic portfolio, with an initial emphasis on oncology, neurology, ophthalmology and diagnostics. Through collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners, patients, physicians …

… it provides exhaustive and insightful reading for those who are looking for new opportunities in one of the most thriving digital health markets. Explore a data-rich report full of metrics, analysis, and insights, designed … Technology Partners (BetterMe) 7.5. YAZIO 7.6. Lifesum 7.7. Verv 7.8. Livongo Health 7.9. Omada Health 7.10. Lark Health 8. Top 10 Country Markets for Mobile Weight Loss Solutions 8.1. Geographic Structure of the Mobile Weight …

… it provides exhaustive and insightful reading for those who are looking for new opportunities in one of the most thriving digital health markets. Explore a data-rich report full of metrics, analysis, and insights, designed … 7. Leading Market Players: Company Profiles 7.1. WW International 7.2. Noom 7.3. Under Armour (MyFitnessPal) 7.4. Genesis Technology Partners (BetterMe) 7.5. YAZIO 7.6. Lifesum 7.7. Verv 7.8. Livongo Health 7.9. Omada Health 7.10. Lark Health …

IBM Uses Blockchain To Help Firms Reopen During COVID-19 Pandemic Illustration from Freepik The healthcare-focused division of IBM, IBM Watson Health, will be releasing an app to help individuals safely return work and school amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the firm said in an updated blog post on 13 October. According to the announcement, the new IBM Digital Health Pass will allow organizations to set their own COVID …

Texas Medical Centre innovation program aims to accelerate market access to US healthcare system for visionary medical device and digital health companies VANCOUVER, BC , Oct. 6, 2020 /CNW/ - Cognetivity Neurosciences Ltd. (the “Company” or “Cognetivity”) (CSE: CGN ) (FWB: 1UB) (OTCQB: CGNSF ) has been selected to attend the TMCx Fall 2020 Bootcamp as part of the latest iteration of the prestigious TMCx accelerator program run by the Texas Medical Center (TMC …

… of insurance startup Bind Benefits, debated whether employees can be informed to make the best coverage decisions at MedCity INVEST Digital Health. Bind primarily works with self-insured companies, though it plans to offer fully … working at Comcast Ventures, he previously led an investment in Accolade, a digital health startup that uses this model. “It has created this opportunity for a new generation of tech-enabled services which are these …

… Digital health startup GoodRx is already standing out among a busy IPO season as it celebrates its own public offering. The startup, which provides discount prescriptions and some telehealth services, is run by co-CEOs, Trevor Bezdek and Doug Hirsch. According to the company's S-1 filing , it has been profitable since 2016, making it an outlier among its newly public peers, such as Amwell or Oak Street …

GoodRx CEOs Doug Hirsch and Trevor Bezdek. GoodRx The prescription-discount startup GoodRx is expected to go public Wednesday at $33 per share, Axios and Reuters reported Tuesday. In its initial S-1 filing , GoodRx … GoodRx, the prescription-discount startup that recently started dabbling in digital health, is expected to go public on Wednesday. According to reports by Axios and Reuters , the startup priced shares at $33 on Tuesday ahead …

Health Tech Teladoc’s tussle with Amwell raises questions about defining property rights in digital health By Casey Ross @caseymross September 23, 2020 Reprints Adobe T he field of health tech is facing a big question: Can it establish strong patent protections akin to those enjoyed by drug companies — or will it become more like the broader technology industry, where patent claims are generally harder to enforce? As the digital health …

… proteins. In conjunction with the company’s launch, Libra Therapeutics has secured $29 million in Series A financing co-led by Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund (BIVF), Epidarex Capital, and Santé. The round was joined by Yonjin … medical needs in immuno-oncology, regenerative medicine, infectious diseases and digital health. For more information, visit www.boehringer-ingelheim-venture.com . About Epidarex Capital Epidarex Capital is a transatlantic venture capital firm with a track record of …

… more focused on customer experience. The move from applications that were formerly hosted on premise to cloud-based solutions, e.g. Microsoft Office 365, has changed the work these teams do. We are more focused on … In addition, our focus on the digital front door and digital health is expanding our need for designers, developers and engineers with digital care delivery experience. We went ‘lights out’ in our data centers several …

Amazon is expanding its virtual care program, to become available to all of its employees in Washington state. This signals Amazon is closer to launching a public-facing telehealth service. publishes hundreds of insights, charts, and forecasts on the Digital Health industry with the Digital Health Briefing. You can learn more about subscribing here. Amazon announced it's expanding its Amazon Care program, through which it offers both virtual …

INVEST Digital Health virtual runs through September 25. At MedCity INVEST Digital Health virtual , you’ll hear from leading physician executives, payers, active investors and the most promising digital health startups aiming to solve some of … among others. The solution, embedded in the EHR (e.g. Epic, Cerner), engages patients using interactive texting in over 100+ languages. CEO: Kamal Anand Headquarters: Saratoga, CA Itiliti Health focuses on inefficiency and waste associated with …

Print Email Amazon integrated thousands more health questions into Alexa through a collaboration with Sharecare. Sharecare is a digital health company with a data-driven virtual health platform. The company integrated its library of more than 80,000 questions and answers on health and wellness topics into Alexa voice service. The company works with Boston University School of Public Health on the Community Well-Being Index to measure wellness through a …

… IQVIA supports this, noting that the 25% of care expected to remain remote after the pandemic ends will have a significant long-term impact on managing chronic disease. The obvious benefits of remotely monitoring patients’ biological data include being able to help more patients in more places while preventing Covid-19 transmission, not to mention cost and time savings. Digital health is of course more than just telehealth. It requires …

… Siemens Healthineers AG, are some of the major market participants. What is the key market driver? The demand for digital health platforms is one of the major factors driving the market. How big is the North America market? The North America region will contribute 40% of the market share. The market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation will accelerate during the forecast period. Aerotel Medical Systems Ltd., Allscripts Healthcare …

… Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc., BioTelemetry Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., General Electric Co., HP Inc., International Business Machines Corp., Koninklijke Philips NV, Medtronic Plc, and Siemens Healthineers AG, are some of the major market participants. What is the key market driver? The demand for digital health platforms is one of the major factors driving the market. How big is the North America market? The North America region will contribute 40% of …

… Siemens Healthineers AG, are some of the major market participants. What is the key market driver? The demand for digital health platforms is one of the major factors driving the market. How big is the North America market? The North America region will contribute 40% of the market share. The market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation will accelerate during the forecast period. Aerotel Medical Systems Ltd., Allscripts Healthcare …

The National Institutes of Health has picked seven companies and academic centers to help develop digital health solutions aimed at the COVID-19 pandemic—including smartphone apps, wearables and big data programs to mitigate the … and partnering, as well as livestreamed sessions. Register today! Meanwhile, Evidation Health has proposed an artificial intelligence-powered early warning system for COVID-19, which would take in a wide range of patient data from …

… BioTelemetry Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., General Electric Co., HP Inc., International Business Machines Corp., Koninklijke Philips NV, Medtronic Plc, and Siemens Healthineers AG, are some of the major market participants. What is the key market driver? The demand for digital health platforms is one of the major factors driving the market. How big is the North America market? The North America region will contribute 40% of the market share. The …

GDPR Life Insurance Industry Invests In Cognitive Health To Tackle The Future Of Aging Neurotrack Announces Partnership with Hannover Re US to Offer Insurers “Digital Brain Check-ups” for their Policyholders; First U.S. Partnership Follows … track their cognitive health. An announcement today by Neurotrack , a digital health company, and Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Hannover Re US), a member of Hannover Re Group, the third largest reinsurance group in …

… Medtronic Plc, and Siemens Healthineers AG, are some of the major market participants. What is the key market driver? The demand for digital health platforms is one of the major factors driving the market. How big is the North America market? The North America region will contribute 40% of the market share. The market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation will accelerate during the forecast period. Aerotel Medical Systems …

… a growing market for subscription-based fitness services, particularly among younger consumers and smart watch owners. New services such as Apple’s Apple Fitness Plus have launched recently to serve this growing segment. Connected Health, Wearables … platforms, entertainment and gaming, home networks, Internet and television services, digital health, mobile applications and services, support services, consumer apps, advanced advertising, consumer electronics, energy management, and home control systems and security. Each year, Parks …

DarioHealth and HMC HealthWorks Announce Partnership Agreement English Agreement extends DarioHealth’s reach into HMC’s vast multi-employer welfare fund and employer client base through which HMC is currently managing more than one million members News … managing chronic disease. To learn more about DarioHealth and its digital health solutions, or for more information, visit http://mydario.investorroom.com/ . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release and the statements of representatives and …

… App ArmonAir® Digihaler® TEL AVIV, ISRAEL & PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep 21, 2020– Teva Respiratory, LLC., a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced the launch of AirDuo ® Digihaler … to the U.S. respiratory community, especially in a time when digital health tools are more important than ever,” said Sven Dethlefs, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing & Portfolio at Teva Pharmaceuticals. “The full Digihaler ® family is …

… App ArmonAir® Digihaler® TEL AVIV, ISRAEL & PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep 21, 2020– Teva Respiratory, LLC., a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced the launch of AirDuo ® Digihaler … to the U.S. respiratory community, especially in a time when digital health tools are more important than ever,” said Sven Dethlefs, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing & Portfolio at Teva Pharmaceuticals. “The full Digihaler ® family is …

… and works well in both rural and urban areas. To quote co-founders Steven Krein and Unity Stoakes from the StartUp Health Insight 2020 Mid-year Report , “It’s been said that there are decades where … Covid-19 transmission, not to mention cost and time savings. Digital health is of course more than just telehealth. It requires a connected network of devices and wearables that provide robust patient data that can …

INVEST Digital Health virtual kicks off today and runs through September 25. At MedCity INVEST Digital Health virtual , you’ll hear from leading physician executives, payers, active investors and the most promising digital health startups aiming … Parth Desai , Principal, Flare Capital Matthew Warrens , Managing Director, Innovation, UnityPoint Health Ventures Here are the startups: Cerestil Health has expertise in virtual care for seniors with cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s disease). Its …

… IT: Stephen Klasko, MD , president of Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health, joined the board for digital health company OODA Health. Howard Lakougna , a former leader with the Providence Digital Innovation … UPMC selected life sciences leader Jeanne Cunicelli as president of UPMC Enterprises, its innovation, venture capital and commercialization arm. Nuvance Health, a seven-hospital system in LaGrangeville, N.Y., and Danbury, Conn., named Geoffry Hook CIO …

… and other national armies) — the after-action review — to the practice of medicine. Olive Tree Ventures Invests In Fast-Growing Digital Health Companies Olive Tree Ventures is an Israel-based venture capital fund investing in … for four years then cofounded Atrica, that was backed by Accel, and Benchmark. Nokia acquired it [in 2008 for less than $100 million, according to EETimes ]. I joined Nokia’s Business Venture Group. I returned to …

… treatment for chronic joint pain, which connects patients with licensed physical therapists. The round was led by international investment company Kinnevik and participated in by existing investors Karl-Johan Persson (H&M chairman) and Alfvén … rheumatoid arthritis to manage their conditions from home. Meanwhile, UK digital health company Living With announced a partnership with the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Bath to develop a …

… as the novel coronavirus locked them out of the in-person delivery system. Amwell’s underwriters, which include Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, have the option to buy up to 6.2 million additional shares, which could … manager Livongo Health in August in what’s the biggest U.S. digital health deal to date. Teladoc went public in 2015. Prior to COVID-19, the sum annual revenues of all U.S. telehealth providers were about …

… care in droves as the novel coronavirus locked them out of the in-person delivery system. Amwell’s underwriters, which include Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, have the option to buy up to 6.2 million additional … manager Livongo Health in August in what’s the biggest U.S. digital health deal to date. Teladoc went public in 2015. Prior to COVID-19, the sum annual revenues of all U.S. telehealth providers were about …

Apps & Software News NIH Targets COVID-19 mHealth, Telehealth Projects With New Awards Almost $23 million in federal funding is going to several mHealth and telehealth projects aimed at improving detection, care management and monitoring of people infected with the coronavirus. Source: ThinkStock By September 17, 2020 - The University of California at San Francisco and eight digital health companies are receiving almost $23 million in federal funding to develop telehealth …

… Rock Health said there is a “unique window of opportunity” for digital health innovation to support seniors as they age. ON THE RECORD David Crabtree, owner of Crabtree Care Homes, said: “Initially, the official symptoms released by the NHS did not include the different signs and symptoms in the elderly. Many of our residents who contracted coronavirus, for instance, said that they had pain in their legs. We discovered that …

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep 16, 2020– McKesson Ventures , the venture capital arm of McKesson Corporation , announces the expansion of its leadership team, promoting Jennifer Carter and Carrie Hurwitz Williams to partners of McKesson Ventures … east coast. Some of Williams’ investments include Propeller Health, a digital health company using connected sensors to help manage chronic respiratory diseases and Xealth, a digital platform that enables clinicians to easily integrate, prescribe and …

OSF Ventures Invests in Device to Better Detect Middle Ear Infections News provided by Sep 16, 2020, 08:10 ET Share this article PEORIA, Ill. , Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Middle ear infections are the leading cause … Vice President Advance Practice Providers/Chief Clinician Executive Saint Gabriel Digital Health said OSF HealthCare will pilot the digitally enhanced otoscope at a few of its OSF Urgo urgent care locations to evaluate the equipment …

… article Former Aon Executive Cary Grace and Shoppers Drug Mart President Jeff Leger bring decades of experience to consumer-focused digital health platform CHICAGO , Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - League Inc ., North America’s leading health operating … of public company subsidiaries and has held key roles at JP Morgan, Bank of America and, most recently, as the CEO, Retirement, Investment and Human Capital Solutions at Aon, driving $2B in annual revenue and …

… including chairman of Nfocus Neuromedical, Symetis SA and CeQur SA. Eric also served as an operating partner for Geneva based Endeavour Vision Growth, a medical device growth fund. In this newly-formed role at DarioHealth … to help drive market awareness and the adoption of Dario’s digital health solution. “I am excited to join Dario as the company continues to refine and improve its digital therapeutics platform,” stated Mr. Milledge. “I’m …

… LRVHealth invested $6 million in digital health startup Xealth as part of a new collaboration in August. The partnership between Xealth and Cerner will provide patients their digital data in an effort to improve patient engagement in their treatment plans. 8. In August, Politico reported that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to resume its $16 billion Cerner EHR go-live in October after delays earlier this year. Later …

… recent $50 million funding will be used primarily for the ongoing strategic expansion of the telehealth company’s virtual primary care digital health platform. (MDLive) On the heels of Teladoc’s blockbuster deal and Amwell’s planned initial … Ventures, Health Care Service Corporation, Health Velocity Capital, Novo Holdings, Industry Ventures, Sentara Healthcare, Sutter Health, Heritage Group and Bedford Funding. The company’s growth has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following five consecutive …

… Street Capital . The bulk of the company’s customers come from small and medium-sized physician’s practices, according to Zeoli. Roughly 500 of the company’s existing customers consist of offices with less than ten practicing doctors. Capturing this long tail is important because it actually represents a huge proportion of healthcare providers. “OnCall provides everything that healthcare brands like pharmaceutical companies, insurers, and direct to consumer digital health startups need to …

… recent $50 million funding will be used primarily for the ongoing strategic expansion of the telehealth company’s virtual primary care digital health platform. (MDLive) On the heels of Teladoc’s blockbuster deal and Amwell’s planned initial … million to date, according to Crunchbase. MDLive’s existing investors include Cigna Ventures, Health Care Service Corporation, Health Velocity Capital, Novo Holdings, Industry Ventures, Sentara Healthcare, Sutter Health, Heritage Group and Bedford Funding. The company’s growth …

… fund will invest in expansion stage enterprise software and hardware technology companies in the areas including artificial intelligence, financial technology, digital health, future of work, commerce, autonomous vehicle technologies, advanced manufacturing, among others. The first … by venture capitalists with experience from IVP, Kleiner Perkins and Intel Capital will continue to spearhead investments in expansion stage companies that have initial product-market fit and early customer success. By collaborating with these …

Digital health services, which surged during the COVID-19 outbreak as a placeholder to help patients while doctors offices were shuttered and prevented health systems from being overwhelmed, have long been seen as critical in … money flowing into the sector. According to a report from Silicon Valley Bank and EY , health tech deals increased by 18% in the first half of 2020, compared to 2019. And the trend isn’t slowing …

… surgical tool that allows oncologists to monitor and remove tumor tissues in real time. They raised $3.7M in 2020 from Connecticut Innovations and University of Connecticut Technology Incubation Program for supporting their pilot with Yale … Accountability Act (HIPPA). The FDA has also issued guidance on digital health and compliance policy, acknowledging and legitimizing that software-as-a-medical-device is a trend to stay. Closing Thoughts Having explored the landscape …

… of adopting them, and plans to implement. Register Now Oak HC/FT led the round with backing from existing investors Optum Ventures, TI Platform Management, Sound Ventures and YCombinator. The company has raised $114 million … on building back-end infrastructure. “To create a comprehensive, effective digital healthcare experience, there are three essential pillars: pharmacy with extensive insurance coverage, at-home lab testing and telehealth,” said Sid Viswanathan, Truepill co-founder …

… acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company’s sponsor is an affiliate of Deerfield Management Company, L.P., an investment firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, and Richard … for business combination targets in the life sciences, medical technology, digital health and technology-enabled services sectors. A registration statement relating to these securities was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the …

… to gauge their awareness of the guidelines, thoughts about the value of adopting them, and plans to implement. Register Now Oak HC/FT led the round with backing from existing investors Optum Ventures, TI Platform … on building back-end infrastructure. “To create a comprehensive, effective digital healthcare experience, there are three essential pillars: pharmacy with extensive insurance coverage, at-home lab testing and telehealth,” said Sid Viswanathan, Truepill co-founder …

… to implement. Register Now Oak HC/FT led the round with backing from existing investors Optum Ventures, TI Platform Management, Sound Ventures and YCombinator. The company has raised $114 million from investors to date. San … on building back-end infrastructure. “To create a comprehensive, effective digital healthcare experience, there are three essential pillars: pharmacy with extensive insurance coverage, at-home lab testing and telehealth,” said Sid Viswanathan, Truepill co-founder …

… Cheek. “Andy is a seasoned leader with a long track record of helping lead beloved consumer brands and cutting-edge digital health companies as they grew to become the household names they are today,” Cheek … Everlywell raised $50 million in series B financing led by Goodwater Capital and Highland Capital Partners. The company, which started up in 2015, has grown to offer more than 30 at-home lab testing kits …

… Daily Researchers confirm the safety of home discharge for low-risk patients with COVID-19. Date: October 13, 2020; Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center … Flag as irrelevant Gillmor Gang: Home Stretch TechCrunch No Netflix, no … Health launches in- home sensor technology for aging seniors FierceHealthcare Digital health company Quil Health is expanding its reach into home health care with a new sensor-based technology platform aimed at aging seniors … Flag …

… Be Kind to Your Mind” in honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10. Box, Farmers Insurance, Hyatt, Snap, Spectrum Health, and National Military Family Association are among the first companies and nonprofits to … research, with one of the largest research pipelines of any digital health and wellness company. Headspace operates a B2B business (Headspace for Work) to offer its mindfulness products and services to more than 1,100 companies …

The INVEST Digital Health Virtual conference, held in partnership with healthcare industry association Medical Alley , included conversations spanning behavioral health, the future of health insurance and how hospitals are addressing the pandemic. We recorded each … Our sponsors for the conference include: Deloitte , Fredrikson & Byron , and UnityPoint Health Ventures . Our upcoming virtual conferences include: ENGAGE at HLTH , October 15 : In partnership with HLTH, this track within the conference highlights important issues …

… platform recognized in prestigious awards competition for delivering improved health outcomes for patients PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– HR–The UCSF Digital Health Awards has recognized Conversa Health as the “best remote diagnostics company” for 2020 … including prominent health systems such as Northwell Health, UCSF Health, UNC Health, University Hospitals, Prisma Health, SCL Health and others. Conversa’s Automated Virtual Care and Triage™ platformenables health systems to remotely engage, monitor and manage …

… Digital health startup GoodRx is already standing out among a busy IPO season as it celebrates its own public offering. The startup, which provides discount prescriptions and some telehealth services, is run by co-CEOs, Trevor Bezdek and Doug Hirsch. According to the company's S-1 filing , it has been profitable since 2016, making it an outlier among its newly public peers, such as Amwell or Oak Street …

… digital health company pioneering virtual musculoskeletal pain programs through employers, today announced the appointment of Shaheen E Lakhan , MD, PhD, FAAN as Head of Clinical and Patrick Conroy as Head of Engineering. Shaheen E Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN, Head of Clinical at Fern Health Dr. Lakhan is a physician-scientist and clinical development specialist board-certified in both neurology and pain medicine, with clinical training from Cleveland Clinic and Massachusetts …

… digital health company pioneering virtual musculoskeletal pain programs through employers, today announced the appointment of Shaheen E Lakhan , MD, PhD, FAAN as Head of Clinical and Patrick Conroy as Head of Engineering. Shaheen E Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN, Head of Clinical at Fern Health Dr. Lakhan is a physician-scientist and clinical development specialist board-certified in both neurology and pain medicine, with clinical training from Cleveland Clinic and Massachusetts …

… trust so it provides what we ultimately want: lower cost, better experience, better outcomes. Ben Patel , chief information officer at Cone Health (Greensboro, N.C.): Drawing on consumer data insights provides capabilities for health systems to … care that we are able to provide. Whether it’s a digital health solution or an advancement of treatment in our care facilities, technology paired with a defined problem, centered around the patient or consumer is …

… News provided by Sep 22, 2020, 09:00 ET Share this article NEW YORK , Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Fern Health , a digital health company pioneering virtual musculoskeletal pain programs through employers, today announced the appointment of … Dr. Lakhan has served as faculty in leading institutions including Harvard Medical School and Case Western Reserve University and served as chief of pain management at Virginia Tech’s Carilion Clinic. He was also medical director …

… News provided by Sep 22, 2020, 09:00 ET Share this article NEW YORK , Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Fern Health , a digital health company pioneering virtual musculoskeletal pain programs through employers, today announced the appointment of … and served as chief of pain management at Virginia Tech’s Carilion Clinic. He was also medical director of clinical development at Sage Therapeutics and vice president and head of R&D at The Learning Corp …

… by technology, what I refer to as “augmented intelligence” for AI. Peter Kung , vice president and chief innovation officer at SCL Health (Broomfield, Colo.): Digital is having a spotlight, and it should, because like other … care that we are able to provide. Whether it’s a digital health solution or an advancement of treatment in our care facilities, technology paired with a defined problem, centered around the patient or consumer is …

… Learn on-demand, earn credit, find products and solutions. Get Started Osso VR, a virtual reality platform for surgery training, announced today the close of a $14 million Series A round led by Kaiser Permanente Venture. SignalFire, GSR, Scrum Ventures, Leslie Ventures and OCA Ventures also took part. The company notes that it recently unveiled an updated version of its platform, and that its products are now being employed by …

INVEST Digital Health virtual kicks off today and runs through September 25. At MedCity INVEST Digital Health virtual , you’ll hear from leading physician executives, payers, active investors and the most promising digital health startups aiming … moderate and speakers will include: Rita Khan , Chief Digital Officer, Mayo Clinic and Genevieve Melton-Meaux, M.D. , Chief Analytics and Care Innovation Officer, M Health Fairview From 3:30-5pm, our startup contest Pitch Perfect will spotlight …

Here are some of the recent leadership changes affecting health IT: Stephen Klasko, MD , president of Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health, joined the board for digital health company OODA Health. Howard Lakougna , a former leader with the Providence Digital Innovation Group, left the health system for Facebook. Renton, Wash.-based Providence appointed two executives, Derek Streat and Sean O’Connor , as entrepreneurs-in-residence with its …

INVEST Digital Health virtual kicks off today and runs through September 25. At MedCity INVEST Digital Health virtual , you’ll hear from leading physician executives, payers, active investors and the most promising digital health startups aiming … who include: Christine Brocato , System Vice President for Strategic Innovation, CommonSpirit Health Parth Desai , Principal, Flare Capital Matthew Warrens , Managing Director, Innovation, UnityPoint Health Ventures Here are the startups: Cerestil Health has expertise in virtual …

… IT: Stephen Klasko, MD , president of Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health, joined the board for digital health company OODA Health. Howard Lakougna , a former leader with the Providence Digital Innovation … the Department of Veterans Affairs’ EHR modernization project. Pittsburgh-based UPMC selected life sciences leader Jeanne Cunicelli as president of UPMC Enterprises, its innovation, venture capital and commercialization arm. Nuvance Health, a seven-hospital system …

… digital health company OODA Health. Howard Lakougna , a former leader with the Providence Digital Innovation Group, left the health system for Facebook. Renton, Wash.-based Providence appointed two executives, Derek Streat and Sean O’Connor , as entrepreneurs-in-residence with its Digital Innovation Group to lead further development of its digital health spinoff, DexCare. Miami-based Baptist Health South Florida named Walt Disney executive Tony Ambrozie its first senior vice president …

… IT: Stephen Klasko, MD , president of Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health, joined the board for digital health company OODA Health. Howard Lakougna , a former leader with the Providence Digital Innovation … and Danbury, Conn., named Geoffry Hook CIO. Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health named Jason Wells chief consumer and innovation officer. More articles on health IT …

… IT: Stephen Klasko, MD , president of Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health, joined the board for digital health company OODA Health. Howard Lakougna , a former leader with the Providence Digital Innovation … Lattomus as its new director of federal programs, including the Department of Veterans Affairs’ EHR modernization project. Pittsburgh-based UPMC selected life sciences leader Jeanne Cunicelli as president of UPMC Enterprises, its innovation, venture capital …

… Omers Ventures Managing Partner Michael Yang. So far, six firms have gone public in 2020. They include: Primary care startup One Medical, which raised $245 million in its January IPO Drug discovery software company Schrodinger … Last year, which some investors called the “year of the digital health IPO,” five digital health companies went public. Livongo, in particular, is performing well: “Last year Uber and Lyft went public too. Tech IPOs …

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital health adoption and shifted the consumer experience, leaving patients looking to virtually engage with their providers more than ever. To meet patient demand, healthcare providers must embrace digital … as hear from industry experts and executives from Bon Secours Mercy Health and Pack Health about their digital strategy experiences with Salesforce, register for this webinar titled “How to meet patients where they are with …

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital health adoption and shifted the consumer experience, leaving patients looking to virtually engage with their providers more than ever. To meet patient demand, healthcare providers must embrace digital … as well as hear from industry experts and executives from Bon Secours Mercy Health and Pack Health about their digital strategy experiences with Salesforce, register for this webinar titled “How to meet patients where they …

… nine healthcare innovation executives discuss the mottos and ideas around which they center their strategy. Omkar Kulkarni, chief innovation officer, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles: Better, Faster, Cheaper. Hospitals with an innovation strategy are aptly able … are here to help. Sarah Lindenauer, director of innovation and digital health accelerator, Boston Children’s Hospital: Successful innovation happens at the intersection of simplicity and value. As a pediatric hospital that treats children with often …

… nine healthcare innovation executives discuss the mottos and ideas around which they center their strategy. Omkar Kulkarni, chief innovation officer, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles: Better, Faster, Cheaper. Hospitals with an innovation strategy are aptly able … are here to help. Sarah Lindenauer, director of innovation and digital health accelerator, Boston Children’s Hospital: Successful innovation happens at the intersection of simplicity and value. As a pediatric hospital that treats children with often …

… Atrium Health (Charlotte, N.C.): Cognitive computing tools. Lisa Prasad , vice president and chief innovation officer at Henry Ford Health System (Detroit): A tool to integrate and improve revenue cycle operations with clinical operations. Aaron Martin , executive vice president and chief digital officer at Providence (Renton, Wash.): The good news is that I can add any tool to my EHR tomorrow because that’s what [our digital health tools prescribing platform] Xealth …

… from the country and across the region highlighted that the pandemic has created an opportunity to promote progress in the digital health agenda. September 17, 2020 03:29 AM The first in a series of HIMSS … country’s health facilities will be connected to the National Digital Health Network. Cintia Speranza, another official from the Argentine Ministry of Health, reported that there are 3,000,000 uniquely identified people in 90% of jurisdictions, and …

… recent $50 million funding will be used primarily for the ongoing strategic expansion of the telehealth company’s virtual primary care digital health platform. (MDLive) On the heels of Teladoc’s blockbuster deal and Amwell’s planned initial … million to date, according to Crunchbase. MDLive’s existing investors include Cigna Ventures, Health Care Service Corporation, Health Velocity Capital, Novo Holdings, Industry Ventures, Sentara Healthcare, Sutter Health, Heritage Group and Bedford Funding. The company’s growth …

… Ramat Gan, Israel, to collaborate on medical innovation initiatives as well as continuing education and training for healthcare professionals. 2. Humana partnered with Salesforce Sept. 2 to deploy cloud-based technology in its new care … 6. Behavioral health provider Magellan teamed up with Livongo, a digital health company in the process of being acquired by Teladoc, to improve access to behavioral health. 7. Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is extending …

… principle medical officer of Amazon Halo in the press release announcing the technology on Aug. 27. “Despite the rise in digital health services and devices over the last decade, we have not seen a corresponding … 2. Dr. Majmudar also received an education grant from the Aetna Foundation while at Mass General to launch a new fellowship in healthcare innovation and develop the next generation of clinician innovators. 3. This venture …

… part of the innovation landscape and they play center stage at several of MedCity’s events. At the upcoming MedCity INVEST Digital Health virtual conference September 21-25, held in partnership with Medical Alley , digital health startups … Ben Franklin Technology Partners Joel Nelson , Vice President of Innovation, UnitedHealthcare The conference, held in partnership with Medical Alley , will highlight some of the engaging topics in digital health. Talks at the conference include: How …

… symptoms. UPDATED: Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 2:09 p.m. Independent Blue Cross offers nearly $120M in premium credits, rebates Pennsylvania-based Independence Blue Cross announced it will offer nearly $120 million in premium credits and rebates … Executives (CHIME). Perhaps not surprising the survey of nearly 200 digital healthcare executives revealed huge increases for virtual visits and appointments. Even organizations that already had been seeing high volumes of patients virtually prior to …

… 20 million in Series A funding. Threshold Ventures and prior backer Oak HC/FT headed the raise, which also included Blue Shield of California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Boston Children’s Hospital, SemperVirens VC … need it most.” MARKET SNAPSHOT Outside of live counseling, the digital health sector has its fair share of tools to support children with behavioral or developmental needs. Some of the bigger names here are Cognoa …

… impact the entire virtual care landscape With this new round of investment, Thirty Madison plans to further innovate in the digital healthcare space and launch new brands, according to Gutentag, co-founder and CEO of … in which we invest.” RELATED: Here is how execs from Oscar Health, Intermountain and Cerner say the telehealth boom will change healthcare Johnson & Johnson sells products that treat the conditions Thirty Madison focuses on, such …

… and Exchanges encompassing six states and representing $12 billion in annual revenue. He previously served in senior leadership roles at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri , CIGNA Healthcare and Humana Health Plan, as … managing chronic disease. To learn more about DarioHealth and its digital health solutions. For more information, visit http://mydario.investorroom.com/ . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release and the statements of representatives and partners …

… 30 years of experience leading regional and national health care plans and related organizations. He currently serves as President of Optima Health, a division of Sentara Healthcare which has more than 850,000 members and a … managing chronic disease. To learn more about DarioHealth and its digital health solutions. For more information, visit http://mydario.investorroom.com/ . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release and the statements of representatives and partners …

Proteus Digital Health, maker of a “smart pill,” filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday. The Silicon Valley company, which was founded in 2001, was valued at one point at $1.5 billion, according to Forbes . The company was considered one of the first digital health “unicorns,” or global VC-backed digital health startup companies valued at $1 billion or more. That list also includes companies Oscar Health, ZocDoc, Clover Health …

Proteus Digital Health, maker of a “smart pill,” filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday. The Silicon Valley company, which was founded in 2001, was valued at one point at $1.5 billion, according to Forbes … announced a multiyear, outcomes-based initiative with Tennessee’s Medicaid program, TennCare. The company also had a partnership with Xealth and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin to integrate digital medicine data directly into patients’ electronic …

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ATLANTA and WORCESTER, Mass. , Feb. 17, Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, and MindSciences, the leader in evidence-based behavior change apps, today announced a partnership … tobacco,” said Stacia Cohen , Executive Vice President of Health Services, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. “Making quality healthcare solutions accessible is key in keeping our population healthy, and the ability to offer Craving to Quit through Sharecare …

… and Aetna’s $69 billion deal—which a judge officially OK’d in September—and Centene’s $17 billion deal to merge with WellCare Health Plans. Major M&A transactions in health IT in 2019 included Dassault Systemes … products and medical devices. RELATED: After 3 years of growth, digital health funding declined in 2019 to $8.9B: report “We saw a high amount of deal activity in 2019 despite some concerns of a bubble …

WellCare teams up with Wellth to apply ‘behavioral economics’ to hypertension management by Jan 9, 2020 3:38pm WellCare is piloting a new hypertension management program in New York. (Chompoo Suriyo/Shutterstock) WellCare Health Plans is partnering with digital health company Wellth to launch a new program to help at-risk Medicaid members better manage their hypertension. The companies plan to start with 200 members in New York with hypertension; they …

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ), the state’s largest locally based healthcare insurer, and Sharecare , the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, have announced a strategic partnership to empower every Arizonan, regardless of insurance coverage, to improve their holistic health and well-being. Additionally, this deal provides exclusivity to BCBSAZ as the only Arizona-based health plan to offer the Sharecare platform …

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – MagnaCare, a leader in health plan management, network rental, medical management, and casualty solutions today announced that its MyCreateHealth mobile app has been named a Silver winner in the App of the Year – Enterprise and SMB category in the 9th annual Best in Biz Awards and has received merit recognition for its mobile app in the Mobile Digital Health Resources category for the …

BOSTON Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has added an innovative online resource to help members address their mild to moderate anxiety, depression or insomnia and improve their emotional health. The program, Learn … Cook . “Blue Cross’ ground-breaking Emerging Solutions portfolio is bringing digital health innovation to its customers for improved outcomes and reduced costs, particularly in the critical arena of emotional health. In partnership with Blue Cross …

… Nation’s First to Assess Quality and Effectiveness of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Programs ANNAPOLIS, Md. ClearHealth Quality Institute™ (CHQI), an independent health care accrediting body, today released draft standards for the country’s first accreditation program … viewpoints,” said Rene Quashie, Esq., Vice President, Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Digital Health at the Consumer Technology Association & Chair of CHQI’s RPM Workgroup. “Public comment is an important step in the standards development process, and we …

… brands were introduced to key stores in the year and a further 17 in September. We’re developing new initiatives in digital health care with plans for expanding pharmacy services to improve the customer journey and … we were aware of a few weeks ago. Disappointed that CareSource have taken this decision but recognize that’s their decision to take. But we are – have got other games to make that up in other …

… and motivate staff. It monitors feedback to help with implementing best practices. Elemeno , founded in 2016, is backed by Launchpad Digital Health, Y Combinator , investor Fenway Summer and the Berkeley Angel Network. —J.H, AT A … at competing with the Apple Watch. MOLINA IN NEW YORK: Molina Healthcare of Long Beach, Calif., said this week that it has agreed to acquire certain assets of YourCare Health Plan, a nonprofit subsidiary of …

… a patient is required to pay for a prescription. 2. Veradigm , Allscripts’ payer and life sciences division, joined Boston-based Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and other collaborators to continue developing the FDA’s drug safety … members in Florida. 10. Livongo , a Mountain View, Calif.-based digital health platform for chronic disease management, signed an agreement to provide its diabetes management program to eligible members of the Federal Employees Health Benefits …

… Capital and others to accelerate growth of Papa’s “Grandkids on Demand” service for older adults who live independently –– Humana, Aetna, Priority Health and Alignment Healthcare committed to partner with Papa across select markets for Medicare … We’re inspired by their efforts to bring the benefits of digital healthcare to an older generation of Americans all over the United States.” Papa Pals undergo a rigorous screening and training process, before being matched …

FDA establishes health innovation center, says ‘most cutting-edge digital health technologies’ should come out of US Katie Adams - Print Email The FDA launched its Digital Health Center of Excellence Sept. 22 to foster healthcare … chronic conditions outside of traditional care settings.” The FDA appointed Bakul Patel, who has led the agency’s digital health device-related regulatory and scientific efforts since 2010, as the center’s first director. More articles on …

… security system, security-focused smart home devices deliver this same baseline feeling of security for a majority of households,” said Brad Russell , Research Director, Connected Home, Parks Associates. “A significant portion of households associate these … platforms, entertainment and gaming, home networks, Internet and television services, digital health, mobile applications and services, support services, consumer apps, advanced advertising, consumer electronics, energy management, and home control systems and security. Each year, Parks …

The Center of Excellence is the FDA’s latest effort to take a closer look at digital health policies and its regulatory approach. Post a comment / Sep 22, 2020 at 10:28 PM Shares 1 The Food … upon years of work at the agency,” CDRH Director Dr. Jeff Shuren said in a news release. “In the last several years, we have established partnerships internally and externally to coordinate digital health activities and …

Health Tech Teladoc’s tussle with Amwell raises questions about defining property rights in digital health By Casey Ross @caseymross September 23, 2020 Reprints Adobe T he field of health tech is facing a big question: Can it establish strong patent protections akin to those enjoyed by drug companies — or will it become more like the broader technology industry, where patent claims are generally harder to enforce? As the digital health …

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The Hospital Future Act aims to modernise the country’s hospital system. September 22, 2020 04:28 AM German health minister Jens Spahn has announced €3 billion for hospitals to invest in modern emergency capacities, digitisation and … The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of digital health and the need to modernise the country’s hospital system. THE LARGER CONTEXT Spahn has been an outspoken supporter of transforming healthcare through digital …

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Here are some of the recent leadership changes affecting health IT: Stephen Klasko, MD , president of Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health, joined the board for digital health company OODA Health. Howard Lakougna , a former leader with the Providence Digital Innovation Group, left the health system for Facebook. Renton, Wash.-based Providence appointed two executives, Derek Streat and Sean O’Connor , as entrepreneurs-in-residence with its …

INVEST Digital Health virtual kicks off today and runs through September 25. At MedCity INVEST Digital Health virtual , you’ll hear from leading physician executives, payers, active investors and the most promising digital health startups aiming … for Strategic Innovation, CommonSpirit Health Parth Desai , Principal, Flare Capital Matthew Warrens , Managing Director, Innovation, UnityPoint Health Ventures Here are the startups: Cerestil Health has expertise in virtual care for seniors with cognitive impairment (e.g …

The National Institutes of Health has picked seven companies and academic centers to help develop digital health solutions aimed at the COVID-19 pandemic—including smartphone apps, wearables and big data programs to mitigate the … distancing and quarantine, precisely when and where they’re needed,” said Ned Sharpless, director of the NIH’s National Cancer Institute, which helped select the seven winners from nearly 200 submissions. “That might let more people return …

… Intentions to purchase connected health products are increasing, and consumers report high rates of participation in digital fitness classes,” said Kristen Hanich , Senior Analyst, Parks Associates. “These changes are likely due to inability to be … platforms, entertainment and gaming, home networks, Internet and television services, digital health, mobile applications and services, support services, consumer apps, advanced advertising, consumer electronics, energy management, and home control systems and security. Each year, Parks …

… at risk entities with a desire to help their members manage their chronic conditions and improve their clinical outcomes,” stated Rick Anderson , President and General Manager of North America at DarioHealth. “We are pleased to … managing chronic disease. To learn more about DarioHealth and its digital health solutions, or for more information, visit http://mydario.investorroom.com/ . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release and the statements of representatives and …

… at risk entities with a desire to help their members manage their chronic conditions and improve their clinical outcomes,” stated Rick Anderson , President and General Manager of North America at DarioHealth. “We are pleased to … managing chronic disease. To learn more about DarioHealth and its digital health solutions, or for more information, visit http://mydario.investorroom.com/ . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release and the statements of representatives and …

INVEST Digital Health virtual kicks off today and runs through September 25. At MedCity INVEST Digital Health virtual , you’ll hear from leading physician executives, payers, active investors and the most promising digital health startups aiming … for Strategic Innovation, CommonSpirit Health Parth Desai , Principal, Flare Capital Matthew Warrens , Managing Director, Innovation, UnityPoint Health Ventures Here are the startups: Cerestil Health has expertise in virtual care for seniors with cognitive impairment (e.g …

… by this point, but a widespread embrace of health technologies is providing a similar upswell on individual niches within the digital health landscape. One such group of beneficiaries are the companies working to develop, validate … these walls are broken down, and they want to respond,” Eddie Martucci, CEO of Akili Interactive, said this morning during a panel discussion. “Everyone understands that we have this taste of efficiency and rapid ability …

… voice service News provided by Sep 17, 2020, 08:30 ET Share this article ATLANTA , Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place through its … of that information also can be challenging to navigate,” said Dawn Whaley , president of Sharecare. “For nearly a decade, Sharecare has partnered with more than 180 trusted health organizations as part of our mission to …

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Sept. 17, The use of CarePredict’s AI-powered digital health platform for senior care significantly reduced hospitalizations and falls, and consequently improved resident retention in senior living facilities, according to a published … that cannot be solved using scarce human caregivers alone,” said Satish Movva , CEO and founder of CarePredict. “This study is an important first step in understanding how technology-enabled care can augment caregivers and help …

… coronavirus outbreaks, isn't going anywhere. Its largest private shareholders included drugmaker Teva Pharmaceuticals and its CEO Roy and Ido Schoenberg, who made hundreds of millions as the company went public. For more stories … IPO comes on the heels of a huge year for digital health as the coronavirus pandemic fueled Amwell and similar companies to new heights. It's only the second telehealth company to go public …

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… 19 pandemic. “Millions of Americans suddenly asked themselves, ‘Can I solve this care need without showing up in person?’” said Sean Duffy, chief executive officer and co-founder of Omada Health, a virtual diabetes care … a cardiologist and executive director of Stanford Medicine’s Center for Digital Health. Related: Fueled by the Covid-19 pandemic, remote heart monitoring could become tech’s next big target Amazon’s new wearable, called Halo , may be …

… improve healthcare via technology. Here, nine healthcare innovation executives discuss the mottos and ideas around which they center their strategy. Omkar Kulkarni, chief innovation officer, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles: Better, Faster, Cheaper. Hospitals with an … are here to help. Sarah Lindenauer, director of innovation and digital health accelerator, Boston Children’s Hospital: Successful innovation happens at the intersection of simplicity and value. As a pediatric hospital that treats children with often …

… article Former Aon Executive Cary Grace and Shoppers Drug Mart President Jeff Leger bring decades of experience to consumer-focused digital health platform CHICAGO , Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - League Inc ., North America’s leading health operating … exciting journey.” “This is an exciting time for League,” said Mike Serbinis, founder and CEO of League. “We’re building momentum and setting the stage for massive future growth. Cary’s expertise in healthcare, international expansion, mergers …

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By Derrick Broze The National Institutes of Health has awarded contracts to seven organizations working on digital health solutions for COVID-19 involving smartphones and wearable “biosensors” – so who are these companies? On September 15 … potentially infected individuals.” These organizations include: iCrypto, Inc. (Santa Clara, California) Shee Atiká Enterprises, LLC (Sitka, Alaska) University of California, San Francisco physIQ, Inc. (Chicago) IBM (Armonk, New York) Evidation Health, Inc. (San Mateo, California …

… 30 minutes or more, which is too long for most clinical visits. To streamline PTSD diagnosis, researchers from the VA Boston Healthcare System and the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) set out to … Telehealth Access, Ramp Up Patient Outreach Thirty-eight percent said digital health literacy got in the way of telehealth access, opening the door for better patient outreach. By September 30, 2020 - More than half of …

Our confidence in the effect estimates is limited. Interventions including a mobile technology component to support healthcare provider to healthcare provider communication and management of care may reduce the time between presentation and management of … DOI - PubMed Agboola 2016 Agboola SO, Bates DW, Kvedar JC. Digital health and patient safety. JAMA 2016;315(16):1697-8. - PubMed AKDN 2019 AKDN Digital Health Programme. akdnehrc.org/ehealth_programme/ (accessed 31 July 2019). Arain …

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… duration of that activity, and what percentage of people are wearing masks.The calculator, created by the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health, also gives suggestions on how to decrease your risk, said Dr. Megan Ranney … Wen, an emergency room physician and visiting professor at George Washington University.But just because you’re outside doesn’t mean you can abandon all safety precautions.”Outdoors is not perfect. If you’re still sitting a foot away …

… Columbia demonstrated costs savings and increased accessibility through strategic investments made by government, non-profits and industry. Starling Minds and Alavida Health are both B.C.-based companies in the digital health space that benefited from early investments. Starling Minds developed a workplace mental health platform for organizations as an on-demand, 100% digital cognitive behavioural therapy solution for employees to access evidence-based support. Alavida offers an alternative treatment to …

… Georgia (TAG) Digital Health In addition, the California Energy Action Program will use analytics and artificial intelligence to help identify and prioritize communities where solutions are particularly viable. The company will use the data to identify specific patterns, geographies and classifications of buildings that have the greatest need for resiliency. It will also share this data with local decision-makers, regulators and others, beginning in high-fire threat zones, to …

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. (CSE:MYCO)(OTC:NLBIF)(FSE:0NF) ( “Mydecine” or the “Company” ), is pleased to announce its wholly-owned subsidiary, NeuroPharm Inc. ( “NeuroPharm” ), has filed … and commercialization of adaptive pathway medicines, natural health products and digital health solutions. Mydecine’s experienced cross functional teams have the capabilities to oversee all areas of drug development including synthesis, drug delivery system development, clinical …

… of leadership experience across a number of leading institutions. In her current role, Ms. Jackson serves as the President of Cambridge College in Boston . Prior to that, she served for nearly a decade as CEO … next phase of growth and impact, focusing on bringing innovative digital health solutions to providers, patients, and health plans across the globe,” said Deborah Jackson . About Amwell Amwell is a leading telehealth platform in the …

… access-to-mental-healthcare-with-artificial-intelligence Expanding Access to Mental Healthcare with Artificial Intelligence Researchers at University of Illinois Chicago are testing a virtual agent powered by artificial intelligence to broaden access to mental … Telehealth Access, Ramp Up Patient Outreach Thirty-eight percent said digital health literacy got in the way of telehealth access, opening the door for better patient outreach. By September 30, 2020 - More than half of …

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LOS ANGELES- The Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) — the voice and advocate for the bioscience and digital health industries in the Greater Los Angeles region — today announced the preliminary lineup of companies selected to present at the 22 nd Annual SoCalBio Conference ( www.SoCalBioInvest.com ). This year’s Conference will be held online October 21 - 23 with four parallel tracks of presentations and panel discussions. Topics will focus on the latest technology trends …

… Tullman said at the HLTH virtual conference on Monday. Guidewell Health, a mutual insurance holding company and parent of the Florida Blue plan, has been a Teladoc customer for several years. It will now offer … million people in 35 states through multiple subsidiaries. The largest digital health merger in U.S. history initially spooked Wall Street, with many investors arguing Livongo’s valuation was inflated, the deal was rushed and the long …

… in Boston . Prior to that, she served for nearly a decade as CEO of the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts , one of the nation’s largest Red Cross units. Earlier in her career, Ms. Jackson … next phase of growth and impact, focusing on bringing innovative digital health solutions to providers, patients, and health plans across the globe,” said Deborah Jackson . About Amwell Amwell is a leading telehealth platform in the …

… Identity Theft Prevention Solutions ,” October 1 , 1 pm CT ( 11:00 am PT , 2:00 pm ET ), cohosted with F-Secure . Continue Reading Parks Associates: Security/Privacy Related Problems Experienced The webinar, featuring Brad Russell , Research Director … platforms, entertainment and gaming, home networks, Internet and television services, digital health, mobile applications and services, support services, consumer apps, advanced advertising, consumer electronics, energy management, and home control systems and security. Parks Associates hosts …

October 07, 2020 06:14 ET Source: Research and Markets Dublin, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The “Smart Inhalers: Global Markets” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The current report offers a comprehensive picture of … in the world’s geriatric population, growing collaboration between pharma and digital health companies, and improved technology leading to the development of smart inhalers. Due to this alarming rise in the prevalence of respiratory disorders, the …

… is looking different throughout the region, though. Some countries, like Costa Rica and Belize, have elaborate reopening plans that involve digital health passes, and are metering when travelers and tourism businesses can resume normal activities … Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, Michigan, and Rhode Island. California and Ohio residents will be allowed to enter Costa Rica on October 1. There is no date set for the remaining 30 states. (A driver’s license …

… are opening testing centers for ticketed passengers. Scott McCartney/Wall Street Journal Skift: Big names in travel back CommonPass, new digital health passport to restart travel JetBlue opens new Los Angeles base, plans 21 routes … Reno (RNO), Salt Lake City (SLC), San Francisco (SFO) and Seattle (SEA) — on Wednesday. The first new departure is scheduled as flight B6 2532 from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City at 2:19 p.m. local …

… all-us-facilities-affected-apparent-ransomware-attack UHS says all U.S. facilities affected by apparent ransomware attack Computer systems at Pennsylvania-based Universal Health Services began to fail over the weekend, leading to a network … Telehealth Access, Ramp Up Patient Outreach Thirty-eight percent said digital health literacy got in the way of telehealth access, opening the door for better patient outreach. By September 30, 2020 - More than half of …

… are opening testing centers for ticketed passengers. Scott McCartney/Wall Street Journal Skift: Big names in travel back CommonPass, new digital health passport to restart travel JetBlue opens new Los Angeles base, plans 21 routes … Jay Singh/Simple Flying New terminal to be built at San Diego International Airport in US A new terminal is set to be constructed at San Diego International Airport in US. A Turner-Flatiron joint …

Press Releases Tech Council: Healthcare IT leaders to lead innovation session at 2020… Tech Council: Healthcare IT leaders to lead innovation session at 2020 Early Stage Symposium October 14, 2020 MADISON, Wis. – Two people who are helping to shape the Epic Health Research Network will explain how it is tapping digital health records to push out data to better inform clinical experts during the 2020 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, to …