Provider-led Truveta strikes partnership with Microsoft
Truveta, a company owned by 17 U.S. health systems, will build its data analytics solution on the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform. Microsoft will also […]
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Apple Watch could be used to detect arrhythmias other than AFib, study shows
A study published in Circulation showed that the Apple Watch’s ECG detected some arrhythmias other than atrial fibrillation. The device is currently cleared to take […]
Navigating the life science and healthcare funding landscape [Sponsored]
Which capital funding options fit your healthcare or life science business?
Apply now to the INVEST Pop Health Pitch Perfect startup contest
If you’re a startup focused on population health, addressing social determinants of health, or helping people manage chronic diseases, you should apply by October 22.
CVS sues pharmacy benefit startup Capital Rx over ‘unenforceable’ non-compete clause
After Capital Rx’s former medical director of pharmacy services got a job offer at CVS, the PBM startup claimed he couldn’t work there because of […]
Never Waste a (Design) Crisis
By KIM BELLARD The Wall Street Journal reported that the American Dental Association (ADA) opposes expanding Medicare to include dental benefits. My reaction was, well, […]
Cedars-Sinai Accelerator selects 8 new health tech startups
The seventh accelerator class includes startups with a range of offerings, from accessible fitness for aging patients to skeletal reconstruction. Each of the eight companies […]
Portable diagnostics company Cue raises $200M in IPO
The diagnostics company opened on the Nasdaq on Friday, trading for $20 per share. It’s now trading at $18.63 per share.
Report: Medtech M&A jumps as companies bounce back from the pandemic
Medical technology companies saw 288 deals between June 2020 and June 2021, the highest amount ever since Ernst & Young began tracking it in 2007. […]
Who won the INVEST Digital Health Pitch Perfect contest?
Judges proclaimed winners across three tracks of the digital health startup pitch contest including: Home health, chronic disease management and value-based care, and technology to […]
Express Scripts takes a crack at vaccine passports
The company is rolling out an app for users to show proof of vaccination using a QR code. It can automatically pull in vaccine records […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 231 | Pager, Ovivia, Meru Health, and NOCD
It’s Telehealth Awareness Week! Today on Health in 2 Point 00, we cover Pager raising $70 million, bringing their total to $132.6 million. German-based company […]
How Xealth amassed 14 hospital backers for its digital health platform
Xealth, which was spun out of Providence, recently raised $24 million in a series B round. Advocate Aurora Enterprises led the round, bringing its health […]
Memorial Sloan Kettering spinout gets first FDA clearance for AI to detect prostate cancer
Paige received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for a clinical decision support tool to flag potential prostate cancer cases for radiologists to review.
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 230 | Commure, Spring Health, UniteUs, Nomad & Xealth
It’s been quite a while since Jess & I did a Health in 2 Point 00 and that one was buried in our Policies|Techies|VCs conference […]
Google, Microsoft execs: AI should be designed to support, not replace, clinicians
As Google and Microsoft compete over their cloud capabilities for healthcare, both companies are touting tools to make clinicians’ lives easier by streamlining documentation or […]
Spotting and rooting out bias in AI algorithms for healthcare
Algorithms are everywhere and so are the biases behind them. As algorithms find greater use in healthcare, a panel at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health […]
Investors see promise in digital health — the challenge is adoption
VCs at MedCity INVEST Digital Health said there’s no shortage of interesting digital health companies, even ones that can prove their innovations are effective. The […]
Nomad Health’s Next Move: $63M Raise Takes On-Demand Healthcare Staffing into Workforce Management
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Not all who wander are lost: Nomad Health lands a $63M Series D round after a year of 5X revenue […]
Unite Us acquires NowPow to bulk up SDOH screenings, referrals platform
Unite Us will integrate NowPow’s tools and community partners into its closed-loop referral system, which can be used to screen for social factors that negatively […]
The decision support toolbox to help healthcare providers manage care capacity [Sponsored]
A look at how SAP’s cloud services are helping healthcare providers respond to public health crisis.
Health apps could face big fines if they don’t disclose privacy breaches
The agency reminded health apps and wearables companies that they must disclose any breach of users’ health information, even if they are not a HIPAA […]
MySugr founder launches new startup focused on diabetes care
Frank Westermann sold his previous startup, mySugr, to Roche four years ago. Now, he’s starting a new company with the goal of making healthcare providers […]
INVEST Digital Health preview: The role of digital twins in life sciences
INVEST Digital Health kicks off today and runs through September 23. Held in a virtual format due to Covid-19, the healthcare conference brings together innovative […]
What healthcare can learn from the retail customer experience
As hospitals and health systems redefine and deliver consumer-oriented care, those that understand the value of the patient experience will emerge as leaders in the […]
Cala hopes real-world data on essential tremor device will win over payers
The startup, which has a cleared device to reduce tremors using electrical stimulation, recently shared the results of a post-market analysis showing device use and […]
Brain data startup Rune Labs reveals $23M, plans to rev up neuro drug R&D
Rune Labs developed software that aggregates brain data, providing insights for clinical care and clinical research. Health systems are starting to adopt the technology, and […]
Racism, sexism and now fraud: Lawsuits pile up at New Jersey ‘AI’ firm
A previous investigation by MedCity News found that ElectrifAi was touting an improperly-developed algorithm during the earliest phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, with both the […]
Behavioral health startup Spring Health valued at $2B
The company, which offers mental health solutions for employers and health plans, recently closed a $190 million series C round, that included both equity and […]
INVEST Digital Health Preview: How Has RPM Reimbursement Evolved and Where Does it Need to Go?
INVEST Digital Health is set for September 20-23. Held in a virtual format due to Covid-19, the healthcare conference brings together innovative investors across the […]
With $100M in new funding, Tia CEO says the ‘tide has turned’ for investing in women’s health
Tia, a concierge clinic combining primary care and OBGYN services, recently raised $100 million in funding. Amid a surge of financing into women’s health startups, […]
Patient care is displaced for good. Can our tech keep up?
We’ve already broken down the traditional walls of healthcare, and if we invest in the right tools, we can continue shifting to a more streamlined, […]
IncludeHealth strikes partnership with Google, Ohio-based health system for virtual PT
Cincinnati-based IncludeHealth launched a virtual physical therapy program using pose-estimation models developed by Google. It plans to offer this software to healthcare providers, starting with […]
Highmark partners with Ria Health to offer alcohol use disorder-specific telehealth services
Through the partnership, Highmark members will gain access to a personalized digital program that aims to reduce harmful drinking. The program includes virtual visits, medication-assisted […]
Policies, Techies, VCS: Musings From a Futurist
By IAN MORRISON I should’ve been in Paris last week on vacation with my wife, instead I listened in to the Policies Techies VCS: What’s […]
Startup testing video-based treatment for ‘lazy eye’ touts Phase 3 results
Luminopia, a startup with a digital therapeutic for amblyopia, or lazy eye, recently published the results of a phase 3 study showing its TV-based treatment […]
Babyscripts raises $12M, plans to expand to all 50 states
The maternal care startup is backed by major health systems including MemorialCare Health System, whose innovation arm led the most recent funding round. Babyscripts offers […]
Evidence lacking for AI-based breast cancer screening
A review of 12 studies about AI systems used to screen patients for breast cancer found that they lacked evidence to prove that they would […]
Metaverse and Health Care – A View From 50,000 Feet
by MIKE MAGEE dystopian [disˈtōpēən] ADJECTIVE 1. relating to or denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice. NOUN 1. […]
We’re not out of the COVID woods yet. But what we’ve already learned is going to save millions of lives.
Covid-19 exposed serious weaknesses in the American healthcare system, and has taken an unfortunate personal and economic toll on the entire world. But in the […]
Teladoc adds feature to bring surgical support from afar
The telehealth giant struck a partnership with Proximie, which uses augmented reality to let clinicians virtually “scrub in” to operating rooms.
Digital health companies debate: how much can we scale the human element in mental health?
Four digital health leaders debated the role of self care apps, coaches and therapists in mental health during a panel at “What’s Next in Health […]
Cycle-tracking app Flo raises $50M
The funding round boosted Flo’s valuation to $800 million. It plans to put the funds toward new technical capabilities and new hires.
Neuroglee looks to Mayo partnership, digital therapeutics to tackle mild cognitive impairment
Neuroglee recently raised $10 million in funding and struck a partnership with Mayo Clinic. It’s building a digital therapeutic and virtual programs for people with […]
Report: Amazon gearing up for expansion of healthcare service
After piloting its primary care and urgent care service, Amazon Care, the tech giant started opening it to other companies in Washington. Now, Amazon is […]
Invitae to buy health records startup Ciitizen for $325M
Combining the two companies would allow patients to access genetic testing and their health records in one place, and make it easier for Invitae to […]
16th Park Annual by Sahlgrenska Science Park
Nordic Health Innovation: From realisation to business A virtual life science event with thought-provoking presentations, unexpected angles, future trends and pioneering ideas. The Nordic region […]
Solv raises $45M to build network of same-day appointments
The startup, founded by several former Trulia executives, builds software to help healthcare providers with administrative tasks, including scheduling, registration and price transparency.
INVEST Digital Health preview: Where does the Gush of Investment Dollars in Digital Health Go?
The healthcare conference, held in a virtual format due to Covid-19, brings together innovative investors across the healthcare spectrum, prominent industry players and the most […]
After Google, Microsoft struck out, can Apple get people to use its health records feature?
Apple has integrated with 700 providers for its health records app. But it faces a similar challenge to other health records projects that have failed […]
Report: CityBlock now valued at $5.7B
According to STAT News, CityBlock raised a $400 million funding round led by SoftBank. It plans to put the capital toward its goal of serving […]
Report: Apple Watch to add blood pressure, thermometer features
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Apple is planning to add more health features to its watch, including a feature to track […]
7 ways eConsent can help health researchers achieve better participant engagement
Tools like eConsent provides organizations with an efficient and streamlined way to garner consent from study participants. Removing this barrier can help improve engagement and […]
Ochsner Health, Bold partner to reduce falls among seniors
Through the partnership, Ochsner Health’s Medicare Advantage patients will gain access to Bold’s platform, which assesses current fitness levels to create a personalized exercise program […]
To make trials more inclusive, H1 wants to help find the right physicians
The company rolled out a tool to help pharmaceutical companies pull together information about clinical trial sites and identify the best physician investigators for a […]
INVEST Digital Health Preview: Mapping the Digital Future of Pharma
INVEST Digital Health is set for September 20-23, and held in collaboration with Medical Alley. The healthcare conference, held in a virtual format due to […]
Impedimed device gets breakthrough designation for kidney failure
The company’s bioimpedance spectroscopy device would be used to measure how much fluid should be removed from a patient during dialysis.
Big Health tests if insomnia app can help with anxiety, depression
The company recently finished a study showing patients in the U.K. who used both Sleepio’s app and therapy saw improvements in anxiety and depression compared […]
The do’s and don’ts of digital transformation for healthcare CIOs
Done right, digital transformation in healthcare drives productivity, satisfaction, quality of care, and reimbursement—but it can be easy to get wrong.
Alma gets $50M to boost therapists’ practices
Alma, a startup building tools to help therapists grow their practices and take insurance, raised $50 million in funding. It’s drummed up more than 2,000 […]
Meet the two picks from J&J and Village Capital’s culturally competent care accelerator
Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures and Village Capital launched their first accelerator focused on culturally competent care this summer. Two startups were each awarded $100,000: […]
How did Innovaccer save Elevate Health $6M in healthcare costs? [Sponsored]
Innovaccer helped Elevate Health overcome three substantial care coordination obstacles.
DayTwo Scores $37M to Expand Microbiome-Based Personalized Nutrition Treatment for Diabetes
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH People with Diabetes can get ready to celebrate: “The ‘Era of Lancets’ is over.” Precision nutrition startup, DayTwo, is scaling […]
MedCity Pivot Podcast: Our reporters unplugged
After more than a year’s worth of interviewing external experts, the Pivot podcast is turning its gaze inward to demystify — as much as possible […]
The distraction of real-time insight
Clinical decision support systems don’t need to be distracting. We can design them to stop pointing out the patients in the middle of catastrophe, and […]
INVEST Digital Health Pitch Perfect Preview: Home Health
Read more to find out which finalists will present in the Home Health track of the startup pitch contest during the virtual conference, scheduled for […]
With $60M in new funding, Genome Medical buys genetic counseling company
Telehealth startup Genome Medical recently raised $60 million in funding led by Casdin Capital. It’s using part of the funds to acquire GeneMatters, which would […]
Policies|Techies|VCs: What’s Next For Health Care–Virtual Conference is Sept 7-10
Policies|Techies|VCs: What’s Next For Health Care? is the conference bringing together the CEOs of the next generation of virtual & real-life care delivery, and all the […]
Peloton subpoenaed over reporting of treadmill injuries
The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security subpoenaed the company for information related to its reporting of injuries, Peloton disclosed in an […]
AppliedVR, Curebase to launch five studies of VR for chronic pain
The startup is working with Curebase to launch five clinical trials to test its VR-based therapeutic for chronic pain. They plan to enroll a total […]
Inside 1-Year-Old Calibrate’s $100M Raise for ‘Rx + Behavior Change’ Weight Loss
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Just ONE-year in market, and Calibrate has already closed a $100M Series B co-led by Founders Fund and Tiger Global, […]
Mayo, Verily strike two-year partnership to build decision support tools
They plan to commercialize the decision support software, which would surface relevant patient records and recommendations from Mayo Clinic specialists. To start, they will focus […]
Covera raises $25M for software to spot diagnostic errors
The company makes software to spot diagnostic errors in radiology and route patients to centers of excellence.
Mental health unicorns Headspace, Ginger merge into $3B company
The two companies will merge to form Headspace Health, which will combine Headspace’s many meditation and wellness exercises with Ginger’s coaching and therapy services. The […]
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic to deploy NeuroFlow’s mental health tools across 3 hospitals
Through a program funded by Independence Blue Cross Foundation, 1,800 frontline healthcare workers across the three Pennsylvania-based hospitals will gain access to NeuroFlow’s technology, which […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 229 | Headspace & Ginger merge, Connect America buys 100Plus
It’s M&A day here on Health in 2 Point 00! On Episode 229, Jess and I chat about the big news that Headspace and Ginger […]
Ginger and Headspace Merge: CEOs Let Us In On What’s Next for Digital Mental Health Super Company
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH The thinking behind the merger-of-equals between on-demand mental health company, Ginger, and mindfulness and meditation company, Headspace, is revealed in […]
Finding healthcare sales leads just got easier
The Knowledge Hub from MedCity News is designed to help you get targeted healthcare leads and scale your business, at no upfront cost to you.
Kiio study highlights how an exercise therapy app can help employers and payers reduce costs associated with low back and other joint pain [Sponsored]
Among the large, claims-based study’s findings was a dramatic 62% lower medical spend, 89% lower opioid use, and 51% lower use of antidepressants for Kiio […]
Carbon Health buys two urgent care chains
The company is buying two urgent care chains in Tuscon, Arizona and Sacramento, California. It now has 83 clinics in 12 states, as it looks […]
AllStripes raises $50 million to support rare disease research
The startup, which is focused on letting patients share their health records for rare disease research, plans to use the funds to launch 100 rare […]
Zip codes have become a better predictor of health outcomes than genetic codes. Technology may be ready to fix that.
Consider this scenario. Two 60-year old women live 10 miles apart in the Washington DC […]
Google Health is history, but projects to continue
The tech giant plans to dissolve its health division with the departure of leader Dr. David Feinberg. But Google maintains that healthcare is still a […]
I am Dr. Groot
By KIM BELLARD The healthcare world is abuzz with Dr. David Feinberg’s departure from Google Health – another tech giant is shocked to find healthcare […]
Investors to take Inovalon private in $7.3B deal
A consortium of investors, led by Nordic Capital and Insight Partners, plan to acquire the company in a deal that would value it at $7.3 […]
George Halvorson HIMSS Changemaker Lifetime Achievement Award Acceptance Speech, Part 2
Former Kaiser Permanente CEO George Halvorson has written on THCB on and off over the years, most notably last year with his proposal for Medicare Advantage for All […]
‘It’s not really price transparency’: Pharmacies push back on Surescripts, GoodRx deal
Several pharmacies signed a letter asking Surescripts’ board to rescind its deal with GoodRx. They said the deal would not reveal the true cost of […]
How to provide mental health support in rural communities.
While the healthcare system has its share of struggles nationwide, the problem is especially severe in rural areas where there is a shortage of physicians […]
Bright Health to grow footprint in 2022, adding 42 new markets
Bright Health will use proceeds from its IPO to fund the expansion, which will bring its total number of markets to 141 from 99. The […]
Why Elektra’s founders decided to tackle a ‘complex and poorly understood’ area of women’s health
Founders Alessandra Henderson and Jannine Versi set out to build a digital health platform for people who are going through menopause. The New York-based startup […]
Akili strikes $37.5M licensing deal for another game-based treatment
The company is licensing out technology from Australian digital health company TALi Digital to improve attention in early childhood. Akili will pay $37.5 million, including […]
Cityblock Health & The ‘At-Risk’ Disruption of Medicaid Care
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Innovation in Medicaid is HAPPENING – and not only is it capable of creating better, less expensive healthcare for Medicaid […]
Carrot Fertility raises $75M, as it looks to bring fertility benefits to more employers
Carrot Fertility raised $75 million in a funding round led by Tiger Global Management. Investors have been pouring more funds into fertility benefits as employers […]
George Halvorson HIMSS Changemaker Lifetime Achievement Award Acceptance Speech, Part 1
Former Kaiser Permanente CEO George Halvorson has written on THCB on and off over the years, most notably last year with his proposal for Medicare Advantage for All […]
How transparent design helped a startup win CMS’ AI challenge — and $34M in funding
ClosedLoop.ai, an Austin-based healthcare startup, raised new funding after being picked by CMS as the winner of its AI Health Outcomes Challenge. The company’s secret? […]
HCA sells physician workflow software to Commure
HCA plans to sell PatientKeeper, which makes physician workflow software, to health IT startup Commure. The hospital chain will get a minority stake in the […]
Maven Clinic raises $110M, achieves unicorn status
The company, which provides telemedicine and digital programs focused on maternal health, will use the funds raised to expand its services to new populations, including […]
Trendspotting with Optum’s Direct-to-Consumer VP: Behavior Change Science in Healthcare
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH It’s interesting enough that Optum’s Vice President for Direct-to-Consumer is not only a serial digital health entrepreneur, but she’s also […]
INVEST Digital Health preview: The Next Phase of Digital Health Investment
INVEST Digital Health is set for September 20-23, and held in collaboration with Medical Alley. It brings together innovative investors across the healthcare spectrum, prominent industry […]
LabCorp buys fertility benefits company Ovia
The company purchased digital health company Ovia Health for an undisclosed amount. It makes apps for fertility tracking, pregnancy stages and parenting advice.
Leading hardtech innovation center mHUB opens MedTech accelerator for medical device startups [Sponsored]
The mHUB MedTech Accelerator is a six-month program, based in Chicago, run in partnership with Baxter and Edward-Elmhurst Health Venture Capital. The application deadline is […]
How hc1 is generating actionable healthcare insights to support precision medicine
At the intersection of health tech and diagnostics, hc1’s CEO Brad Bostic talked about the company’s origins and how it works with medical laboratories, hospitals […]
What Zoom’s settlement means for healthcare providers
Zoom recently reached an $85 million settlement agreement for a lawsuit alleging the company shared users’ data and misrepresented encryption claims. It should be a […]
The Backstory of a Photo That Went Viral.
By MIKE MAGEE “People might not treat you the right way or they may stare at you. But the way that you treat people is […]
Sharecare buys online caregiver marketplace CareLinx for $65M
The home care platform brought in $5 million in revenue last year. Sharecare plans to sell the service to its health plans and provider customers.
Healthcare organizations still rely on paper medical documents. Here’s why.
A recent survey from Foxit Software suggests that the legal argument for maintaining paper-based medical documents is not going away.
Digital Health: A Promise of Health for All
SPONSORED POST In this interview Sophie Park, Chief Strategist at Bayer G4A, talks about the pandemic’s effect on the digital health landscape, digital health’s promise […]
5 ways that decentralized clinical trial approaches can reduce study costs
Technological innovations have enabled the adoption of decentralized and hybrid clinical trial models (DCTs) at […]
Clinical trial software company Reify hits $2.2B valuation
Reify, which makes software for clinical trial recruitment and decentralized clinical trials, raised $220 million in a funding round led by Coatue Management.
Health Care You Do Not See
By KIM BELLARD Within a mile from my home in one direction, there are two pharmacies and a primary care office. In another direction, there’s […]
INVEST Digital Health preview: Big Tech Unplugged
INVEST Digital Health is scheduled for September 20-23, and held in collaboration with Medical Alley. It brings together innovative investors across the healthcare spectrum, prominent industry […]
HIMSS Digital experts: Providers may once again face a ‘labyrinth’ of telehealth policies
Emergency rules during the Covid-19 pandemic have streamlined telehealth reimbursement and widened access. But after these flexibilities lift, experts said providers could face a maze […]
Verily, Colgate to study the link between dental and overall health
The companies will launch a randomized, controlled trial to see how access to gum irrigation and a smart toothbrush changes their oral health, blood sugar […]
Behind-the-Scenes Look at New Multidisciplinary Healthcare Conference LIFEITSELF
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH From Bill Gates to Goldie Hawn, Dr. Fauci and Rochelle Walensky to Astronaut Scott Kelly, and magician Penn Jillette to […]
Insurers back kidney care startup Cricket in $83.5M round
Cigna Ventures and Blue Shield of California contributed to a funding round for Cricket Health, a startup that provides services to help patients identify chronic […]
One Drop’s Minimally-Invasive Biosensor Is Coming (!) & It Nestles Into an Expansive Data Platform
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH There’s been a steady drip of announcements coming out of One Drop in recent months about their data capabilities (28 […]
Relatient plans to beef up patient engagement software with Radix acquisition
Relatient, a company that makes patient engagement software, recently raised more than $100 million in growth equity capital. It plans to put a portion of […]
GoodRx strikes deal with medication data giant Surescripts
The agreement would provide prescribing healthcare providers with information about the cash price of drugs, along with Surescripts’ database on drug prices as covered by […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 226 | DomaniRx, Connections Health Solutions, Veda, and Connie Health
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, we have more deals for you! First up, DomaniRx: Anthem, Humana, and a software company SS&C are teaming […]
Abbott gets FDA clearance for CGM app
Abbott received FDA clearance for an app to pair with its Freestyle Libre 2 glucose monitor. The app lets people get readings directly on their […]
THCB Spotlights: Shahram Seyedin-Noor, GP of Civilization Ventures
Today, Matthew is back with another THCB Spotlight, this time with Shahram Seyedin-Noor, GP of Civilization Ventures. In this interview, Shahram tells us about how […]
INVEST Digital Health preview: What’s the recipe for a successful social determinants program?
SDoH is just one of the topics at the MedCity INVEST Digital Health conference, a virtual event scheduled for September 20-23, in collaboration with Medical […]
Report: Digital health tools maturing as research, funding grows
Consumers and benefits managers have a record number of digital health tools to choose from, according to a new report by the IQVIA Institute for […]
How can healthcare data liberate patients? Only if they know what they’re looking at
Data can liberate patients, but as a healthcare system we need to recognize the additional steps necessary in order to make them trust its value. […]
Software to calculate the right dose of medicine for heart failure patients gets breakthrough device designation
Biofourmis, a Boston-based digital health startup, recently received breakthrough designation for its digital therapeutic to help ensure heart failure patients receive medications that are consistent […]
The Rise of the Health Coach: YourCoach.Health on Market Opportunity Between Healthcare & Wellness
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH According to the team at YourCoach.Health, health coaching is “the ‘glue’ that’s connecting the $4-trillion wellness economy with the $8-trillion […]
Let’s Meet in the Metaverse
By KIM BELLARD I really wasn’t expecting to write about the Metaverse again so soon, after discussing it in the context of Roblox last March, […]
What Google Cloud learned about interoperability from Mayo Clinic
Google is piloting its healthcare data engine, a tool intended to build longitudinal patient records and pull in data from multiple sources. Early work with […]
BioIntelliSense lands $45M for remote patient monitoring device
BioIntelliSense, a startup with backers including UCHealth and Royal Philips, recently raised $45 million. The company began marketing its sticker-like device to monitor patients’ vitals […]
Report: Telehealth funding hits record high of $5B
In the second quarter of 2021, the top five deals alone were worth $1.6 billion, representing 30% of the total funding raised. In addition, six […]
Digital Health Investor Larry Leisure’s Picks for the Next Hot Areas for Healthcare VC Investment
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Digital health continues to gain a lot of attention from investors, so we’ve checked in with one to get some […]
THCB Spotlights: Marta Zanchi, Founder & Managing Partner at Nina Capital
Today on THCB Spotlight, Matthew sits down with Marta Zanchi, who is the founder and Managing Partner at Nina Capital. Nina Capital is a micro […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 225 | Amwell acquires SilverCloud & Conversa – plus more deals
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, we have a deal so big it’s brought me out of vacation just for this episode! Amwell acquires […]
THCB Spotlights: CJ Wilson, CEO of MyHealth.US
Today on THCB Spotlights, Matthew Holt interviews CJ Wilson, the CEO of MyHealth.US. MyHealth.US provides wearable QR codes for instant access to emergency health information, […]
May the force be with you
The global health crisis has accelerated the use of haptics in allowing surgeons to continue […]
Amwell to scoop up SilverCloud Health, Conversa Health for $320M
The acquisitions will expand Amwell’s virtual care offerings and client base, with SilverCloud Health bringing digital behavioral health programs to its roster and Conversa Health […]
How to improve patient engagement and productivity, and reduce provider burnout, with a paperless practice
Going paperless can liberate practices and staff from intimidating stacks of paperwork, giving them tools to increase their productivity, grow profitability, improve patient satisfaction, reduce […]
Medicare navigation platform Connie Health raises $13M in Series A round
The company — which has raised $16 million in total since its inception in 2019 — will use the new funds to enhance its health […]
Mental Health Startup SonderMind Lands $150M to Tackle ‘THE’ Health Issue of Our Generation
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH SonderMind closes a $150M Series C funding round co-led by Drive Capital and Premji Invest, and we get CEO Mark […]
Veda snags $45M to scale AI data processing platform for payers
The company’s data processing platform can help payers comply with the law banning surprise billing, which requires insurers to process all provider directory updates in […]
The Most Important Thing
By KIM BELLARD Jack Dorsey has some big hopes for bitcoin. In a webinar last week, he said: “My hope is that it creates world […]
The inconvenient truth of convenience
In an on-demand world, it may seem that convenience and speed are the only way to keep patients satisfied. But often competence is sacrificed at […]
Happify rolls out digital therapeutic for anxiety, depression under temporary FDA guidance
Happify is making its app-based treatment available to patients thanks to a loosened FDA guidance last year that lets digital health companies targeting some behavioral […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 224 | b.well, Quit Genius, Doktor.se, Sweetch, Kno2, and HealthifyMe
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess and I chat about the staggering medical debt in this country before diving into some more health […]
Merck, Evidation to test if smartphone data can be used to detect early Alzheimer’s
Merck and Evidation Health launched a study to see if data from smartphones and wearables could be used to detect and monitor the treatment of […]
Nasdaq’s Dario Health ($DRIO) Does Double Acquisition to Build-out Chronic Condition Care Platform
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH The “platform-ization” of chronic condition care continues among digital health companies and Nasdaq-traded Dario Health ($DRIO) has acquired TWO different […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 223 | Carbon Health, Woebot, Eight Sleep, Aidoc, and OM1
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess has finally reclaimed her Twitter account! On Episode 223, Jess asks me about Carbon Health raising $350 […]
Google Cloud goes head-to-head with AWS with tool to standardize health data
Both cloud competitors are offering solutions that use FHIR to pull together and standardize health data from disparate sources. Google recently unveiled a solution based […]
Carbon Health raises $350M to further expansion plans
After more than doubling its patient volumes during the pandemic, Carbon Health raised funding to further its growth plans. The company said it plans to […]
D2C in healthcare: Why now is the perfect time
Opportunities exist in many areas of the industry, and patients are hungrier than ever for more engaging and humane experiences. For D2C brands that are […]
Health Care Should Go (Micro) Nuclear
By KIM BELLARD I think of hospitals as the healthcare system’s nuclear power plants. They’re both big, complex, expensive to build, beset with heavy regulatory […]
Addiction treatment startup Quit Genius raises $64M
The startup began with digital tobacco cessation programs, but recently expanded to programs for alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder. The $64 million funding […]
Study shows skewed dermatological datasets result in less accurate models
Research conducted by the MIT Media Lab and Scale AI found that lighter skin tones vastly outnumber darker skin tones in the two of the […]
Without judgment: How digital therapeutics is destigmatizing mental health treatment
DTx helps reduce mental health stigma that is a barrier for underrepresented populations to receiving mental health care and if developed with intention and within […]
Ginger for Teens Puts “Full-family Approach” to Mental Health Care in Hands of Employers
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Digital mental health unicorn Ginger has just launched ‘Ginger for Teens’ in an effort to help the 1-in-5 teens currently […]
After raising $260M, Imperative Care looks to build portfolio of stroke-care companies
Imperative Care, a company with two FDA-cleared devices for stroke treatment, recently raised $160 million in a funding round led by D1 Capital Partners. It’s […]
Have clouds of uncertainty dissipated? Covid-19’s impact on medical professional liability. [Sponsored]
Despite best efforts and protection from federal and state immunity, you need to be prepared to defend Covid-19 related claims. Coveys offers guidance on how […]
Startup turns smartphone camera to wound care
Swift Medical, a startup building an app to help nurses identify and better care for wounds, recently raised $35 million in funding.
Regulated digital health explained: What you need to know to stay compliant [Sponsored]
Digital health thought leader Mark Tarby, BrightInsight vice president of regulatory and quality management systems, shared his take on what the EU MDR means for […]
Ginger expands mental health app to teens
Ginger, a startup that provides therapy, coaching and other mental health services through an app, is expanding its service to teens ages 13-17. The company […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 222 | Funding for Availity, VisiQuate, Truveta, and Bayesian
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess and I cover Availity raising $50 million bringing their total to $200 million and a valuation at […]
Teladoc strikes integration with Microsoft Teams
As Microsoft pushes further into healthcare, Teladoc will offer its virtual visit capabilities for hospitals through video conferencing platform Microsoft Teams.
Providing substance abuse support in a virtual world
Substance use support delivered virtually is accessible, cost-effective, and allows anyone struggling with substance use disorder to incorporate life-changing cognitive-behavioral tools into their daily habits.
Hospitals sue surgical robot maker, saying it forced them into restrictive contracts
Health systems filed two separate class action lawsuits against surgical robot maker Intuitive Surgical. They allege that the company used its market power to force […]
Meet Wheel: The Mysterious, White-Label Telehealth Startup Bolstering ‘Next-Gen’ Virtual Care
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Stealthy telehealth startup Wheel just closed a $50M series B and CEO Michelle Davey is here to reveal the mystery […]
Provider-led data company Truveta raises $95M, adds 3 new health system members
Launched by 14 health systems in February, the data analytics company building a repository of de-identified data will use the funds to develop its platform […]
Carrot gets FDA nod for over-the-counter use of smoking cessation device
The digital health startup received FDA clearance for its carbon monoxide sensor to be used for smoking cessation without oversight from a healthcare provider. The […]
Up, Please
By KIM BELLARD When I think of elevator operators, I think of health care. Now, it’s not likely that many people think about elevator operators […]
Johns Hopkins spinoff building risk prediction tools emerges with $15M
Bayesian Health, a startup created by a machine learning researcher at Johns Hopkins, is building models for sepsis detection, patient deterioration and bedsores. The company […]
AliveCor gets FDA clearance for software to measure QT interval
AliveCor’s at-home EKG device won FDA clearance to calculate a heart’s QT interval, a measurement of how long it takes the ventricles to contract and […]
AliveCor gets FDA clearance for feature to measure QT interval
AliveCor’s at-home EKG device won FDA clearance to calculate a heart’s QT interval, a measurement of how long it takes the ventricles to contract and […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 221 | Funding for Novacardia, Wellthy, Osso VR, and Form Health
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, the funding reports are out: Rock Health is saying $14.7 billion for the first half of the year, […]
Does Newly IPO’d Privia Health’s Climbing Stock Price Prove Value-Based Care Can Scale?
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Privia Health ($PRVA) went public a few weeks ago and the stock not only popped when it hit the market, […]
Cancer Centers Rebounding From COVID-19 Can Grow By Making the Most of New Technologies for Clinical Trials
For community cancer centers that rely on patient reimbursement to stay afloat, a smart data-driven approach to clinical trials provides a foundation for future growth. […]
Assured Allies raises $18M to support seniors looking to age at home
Assured Allies, a startup that works with insurance companies to design services to help seniors age in place, recently raised $18.3 million in funding.
Report: Addiction treatment apps pose privacy risks
Most apps offering opioid use disorder treatment have access to sensitive identifying information of their users, according to an analysis of 10 of them.
Startup using VR for surgical training raises $27M
Osso VR, which uses VR modules to prepare surgeons for hands-on training and demo medical devices, raised $27 million in funding.
Digital health companies smash another funding record, raising $14.7B this year
Digital health funding broke records again as companies raised a total of $14.7 billion in the first half of the year. Several companies also went […]
Make Mine Bioresorbable
By KIM BELLARD I learned a new word this week: bioresorbable. It means pretty much what you might infer — materials that can be broken […]
Biden’s grand plan: ‘Blue Sky’ research to solve the biggest health problems
Biden has proposed a $9 billion increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), of which $6.5 billion will be earmarked for a […]
3 reasons why pharmacies should implement mobile text and payment solutions to retain senior customers
Seniors are one of the top demographics to visit a pharmacy and they’re on their phones just like other generations – so reaching them by […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 220 | Olive’s massive raise, Ro buys Kit, plus funding for Tendo & SWORD
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, I’m cheering England’s win against Germany this week – but Jess keeps us on track with health tech […]
StartUPDATES: New developments from healthcare startups
Read about new developments from HealthMine, Osmind, RxRevu, and Syllable.
Go Ahead, AI—Surprise Us
By KIM BELLARD Last week I was on a fun podcast with a bunch of people who were, as usual, smarter than me, and, in […]
Sharecare ($SHCR) Hits NASDAQ Tomorrow, CEO Jeff Arnold on Closing the SPAC IPO
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Sharecare ($SHCR) starts trading on the NASDAQ tomorrow and CEO Jeff Arnold has come back to catch us up on […]
Dexcom’s CEO claims company has a ‘compelling’ case for broader CGM use
In a wide-ranging interview, Dexcom’s CEO shared more about the company’s push to prove its continuous glucose monitor can be used both for patients with […]
Digital physical therapy company Sword raises $85M
Sword Health, a startup that uses virtual visits with physical therapists and sensors to guide people through exercises, raised $85 million in funding. The company […]
CareAlign, fixing that physician workflow–demo & interview
By MATTHEW HOLT I recently interviewed Subha Airan-Javia, the CEO of CareAlign. CareAlign is a small company that is working to fix the clinician workflow […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 219 | Health Catalyst acquires Twistle, Hims acquires Apostrophe, & more
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess claims that I am to blame! But for what?? On Episode 219, Jess and I talk about […]
Did Glen Tullman Just Launch Another New Category? Transcarent the ‘Health Experience Company’
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH For those keeping score at home, Glen Tullman is scaling up Transcarent faster than he did Livongo. The startup just […]
Why Google is focusing its consumer health efforts on Fitbit
Google recently reshuffled its health division, moving a significant number of employees over to its Fitbit and Search businesses. Analysts said it’s no surprise Google […]
Telehealth boom expected to flatten, according to new report
A new report by Trilliant Health shows that demand for telehealth services is expected to decrease or remain flat across the U.S. In the meantime, […]
Unlocking the full potential of home care and remote medical monitoring for chronic conditions [Sponsored]
Join us on July 21st and learn how to connect patients and caregivers in a way to extend and provide the best quality of life.
Health Tech: Part II –Powering Up The Vision
By MIKE MAGEE Few can disagree that, in the fog of the Covid 19 pandemic, health technology entrepreneurs have been on a tear. In the […]
Quanta raises $245M, prepares to study in-home use of portable dialysis device
Quanta, a company making portable dialysis systems, raised $245 million in a series D funding round. The company plans to study its device for in-home […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 218 | Bicycle, NexHealth, Stork Club, DrChrono & Pear Therapeutics
On Episode 218 of Health in 2 Point 00, it’s a big week in digital health for IPOs. Today Jess asks me about Bicycle Health’s […]
Health Tech, Part I: Where We Are Going, Not Just How Fast We Can Get There
By MIKE MAGEE What will be the lasting impact of the Covid 19 pandemic? We still don’t know the answer to that question in full. […]
Healthcare’s New “Operating System”: Amwell’s CEO Says Incumbents are Re-Thinking Telehealth
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH “We have to look at telehealth as an operating system.” Amwell ($AMWL) President & CEO Roy Schoenberg has a way […]
Former athenahealth CEO reemerges with new health IT startup
His newest venture, Zus, was created with the idea of making it easier for fledgling healthcare startups to piece together their own technology systems. The […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 217 | 23andMe goes public, & funding for Zus, Pill Club, and Brightline
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, I haven ‘t been fired yet – so I’m taking over this episode. On Episode 217, there’s been […]
Jonathan Bush Launches Zus with $35M & “Build-Your-Own EMR” Proposition for Health Tech Startups
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Jonathan Bush has “More Disruption Please-d” himself and is back at it with a new company, Zus (get it…like the […]
Bright Health sets terms for $1.3B IPO
With plans to sell 60 million shares of common stock, Bright Health will price its IPO between $20 and $23 per share. It will trade […]
Bloom is off the health tech IPO rose, as valuations expected to fall
In Venrock’s annual survey of healthcare leaders, respondents expected most digital health startups that went public during the pandemic to see their valuations fall by […]
Discharged into debt: A chronic ciagnosis
Given the complex and systemic nature of the country’s crisis, no single solution or course of action can be expected to serve as a panacea. […]
Twins For Everyone!
By KIM BELLARD I have lived my entire life as a twin, and, while it isn’t an unalloyed blessing, on balance I’d recommend it. Most […]
ConcertAI strikes five-year collaboration with FDA as part of real-world evidence push
The startup will work with the FDA to evaluate the efficacy and safety of current cancer treatments in different groups of cancer patients.
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 216 | Datavant acquires Ciox, plus deals for AllyAlign, Cerebral & more
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess is trying to replace me with the other Matthew Holt. But on Episode 216, I am still […]
Why a former Ro exec set out to start her own digital health startup
Rachel Blank, former director of strategy at digital health unicorn Ro, left to start her own digital health company. Her new startup, Allara is focused […]
For startups, benefits of non-dilutive funding extend far beyond cash
Panelists at MedCity INVEST Precision Medicine said startups can gain valuable expertise and experience through the process of seeking out non-dilutive funding.
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 215 | Monogram, LetsGetChecked, Transcarent, Lenus, and Ada
Amazon Cares already has customers, Clover has become a meme stock, Transcarent has got a Series B that they closed already, and OneDrop has hit […]
Companies look to build a better “recipe” for manufacturing cell therapies
Cell and gene therapy companies already faced challenges in finding efficient ways to manufacture these new treatments. Then, the pandemic made these vulnerabilities even more […]
UpHealth Hits the NYSE: CEO & President on SPAC Merger Completion, Virtual Care Competition & More
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Another virtual care company hits the New York Stock Exchange as UpHealth ($UPH) emerges from the combined merger of UpHealth […]
As children’s hospitals build up precision medicine programs, families still face challenges in reaching a diagnosis
Bolstered by new technologies and decreasing sequencing costs, children’s hospitals are building out precision medicine […]
Hey, How About Starship Earth?
By KIM BELLARD I missed the job announcement on the company website. I missed it again when the company posted the job on Linkedin. I […]
Study: Bots amplified pandemic misinformation on social media
Bots may have played a significant role in circulating misinformation during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 214 | One Medical acquires Iora, plus funding for HumanFirst & many more
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess pokes fun at me because my primary care provider has acquired a Medicare provider – One Medical […]
What makes innovating in health tech so tricky?
At every state of development, the unique complexities of the healthcare industry stall progress. Innovators can start by partnering with existing entities that already have […]
Apple adds feature to share health data with doctors, loved ones
Apple is adding a feature that would allow people to share their health data with trusted contacts, such as their doctor or a family member. […]
FDA authorizes machine learning software to help diagnose autism
The system, developed by digital health startup Cognoa, uses information from questionnaires and videos to help pediatricians diagnose autism. It received marketing authorization from the […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 213 | Babylon’s SPAC IPO, plus big raises for Thirty Madison & Intrinsic
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, we’re talking about our new conference in September: Policies, Techies, & VCs: What’s Next for Health Care. On […]
Babylon to go public in $4.2B blank-check deal
As it makes a big push to expand in the U.S., digital health startup Babylon struck a deal to go public through a SPAC merger. […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 212 | DayTwo, Hello Heart, Pack4U, and Curebase
Today at Health in 2 Point 00, Jess and I are presenting at the Going Digital: Behavioral Health conference today — tune in later for […]
Direct-to-consumer startup Thirty Madison targets a new customer: health plans
The startup, which currently has four direct-to-consumer brands, recently passed a $1 billion valuation. It plans to use the funds to market its services to […]
HHS to create new tech fund through first VC partnership
HHS is partnering with nonprofit Global Health Investment Corporation to launch a health security fund. The fund will be used to invest in technologies that […]
Bayer’s investment arm leads digital health startup’s $90M round
Leaps by Bayer led a $90 million investment round into Ada, a German digital health startup with an AI-based symptom checker. As part of the […]
If Big Pharma is from Mars and digital health startups from Venus, PharmStars wants to play Cupid
Digital health startups and pharma industry players sometimes don’t speak the same language, and the culture gap has led to failures in the past. A […]
Castor wants to reduce the barrier to implement and deliver clinical trials
In response to emailed questions, Castor CEO Derk Arts talks about how he formed the clinical trial tech startup to improve the drug development process.
FDA faces big questions as it takes a closer look at AI regulations
An action plan shared by the FDA earlier this year showed how the regulator is thinking about future regulations for AI and machine learning in […]
After getting FDA clearance for video game therapeutic, Akili faces next level: insurance coverage
Akili Interactive, a digital health company that got FDA clearance last year for its video game as treatment for ADHD, recently brought in $160 million […]
StartUPDATES: New developments from healthcare startups
Read about new developments from Blue Therapeutics, Docbot, Sema4, and Deep Lens.
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 211 | Noom, Akili, Unmind, Eleanor Health & Clearing
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess gives us a little tour of Chicago before we dive into some deals. Noom raises $540 million, […]
Weight-loss app Noom plans foray into a broader range of conditions
Noom, a weight loss app that uses health coaching, raised $540 million in a funding round led by Silver Lake Capital. It plans to expand […]
Data companies band together to form RWE Alliance
Can an industry coalition help craft policy to support the use of Real-World Evidence? Five prominent real-world data and analytics companies are betting on it, […]
HCA, Google partnership to focus on data analytics
The health system and technology giant are teaming up to create a data analytics platform and tools that support workflow management. Google Cloud will gain […]
Will Google Health Platformize the Electronic Health Record Market?
Geoffrey Parker Edward G. Anderson Vince Kuraitis By VINCE KURAITIS, EDWARD G. ANDERSON, and GEOFFREY PARKER The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated calls for the development […]
Hello Heart raises $45M as it charts a broader expansion
Hello Heart raised $45 million from growth equity firm IVP. It plans to use the funds to build up its platform as it goes toe-to-toe […]
Curebase raises $15M for decentralized clinical trials
Curebase, a startup building software for decentralized clinical trials, raised $15 million in funding. The startup ran six trials related to Covid-19 in the last […]
Teladoc Health’s Mental Health Move: Unite Best of Livongo, Virtual Care in myStrength Complete
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH The Teladoc Health-Livongo merger continues to expand Teladoc Health’s virtual care capabilities — this time in mental health. Dr. Julia […]
Truepill becomes a ‘triple threat’ with diagnostics
Truepill, the company operating behind-the-scenes to help digital health companies with pharmacy fulfillment and telehealth visits, has added a third feature: at home testing. CEO […]
Holograms to the Rescue
By KIM BELLARD Google is getting much (deserved) publicity for its Project Starline, announced at last week’s I/O conference. Project Starline is a new 3D […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 210 | Babylon acquires Meritage IPA, Ro acquires Modern Fertility & more
This week on Health in 2 Point 00, we’ve got big money, acquisitions, CVS Health starting its own decentralized clinical trials business, AND we’ve got […]
Why DarioHealth plans to acquire a behavioral health company
DarioHealth, a digital health company that started with diabetes care, struck a deal to acquire mental health startup WayForward for $25 million. Like competitors Livongo […]
Meet the company you’ve never heard of that’s backing your telehealth visits
Wheel, an Austin-based telehealth startup, raised $50 million in series B funding. The company builds networks of clinicians behind several well-known digital health brands.
How advanced hospital communication and collaboration tech is the solution to chronic nurse burnout
The healthcare ecosystem cannot exist without nurses, so it is time to invest in the enhanced technologies available to hospitals to alleviate burnout among healthcare’s […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 209 | Funding for Lyra, DrFirst, Jasper Health & Cue Health
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, we catch Jess on the road again! On Episode 209, Jess is shocked at Lyra’s $200 million raise, […]
Ro builds out women’s health business with $225M acquisition
The direct-to-consumer health startup recently acquired Modern Fertility, a startup with a similar business model. The startup’s founders will lead Ro’s women’s health business.
Glen Tullman raises $150M for new digital health fund
7wireVentures, the venture capital firm that backed Livongo and other healthcare technology companies, raised $150 million for a new connected consumer fund. It’s already made […]
What’s the Latest with Evidation Health?
An email interview with the Co-CEO’s of Evidation Health Over the last few weeks I’ve been conducting a back & forth email interview with Christine […]
Bright Health follows rival Oscar Health down IPO path
Bright Health has filed preliminary paperwork for an IPO, joining its rivals in the insurance technology space in going public. Though there are few confirmed […]