Health2047, a Silicon Valley-based healthcare innovation enterprise has announced a $27.2 million follow-on investment from its founding partner, the American Medical Association (AMA). Health2047 plans to utilize the funding ramp up development and commercialization of promising new technology-based solutions in the areas of chronic disease reduction, radical productivity change, and value-based healthcare. Launched in 2016, Health2047’s mission is to transform U.S. healthcare at the system
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Fitbit and Google Team Up to Develop Consumer and Enterprise Health Solutions
Fitbit and Google are exploring the development of consumer and enterprise health solutions. Fitbit intends to use Google’s new Cloud Healthcare API to help the company integrate further into the healthcare system, such as by connecting user data with electronic medical records (EMR). Combining Fitbit data with EMRs can provide patients and clinicians a more comprehensive view of the patient profile, leading to more personalized care. The companies will also look to help better manage chronic
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Report: Patients Worried Digital Therapeutics will Expose Them to Unwanted Surveillance
New research released today by healthcare innovation consultancy Enspektos, LLC reveals that digital therapeutics, defined as innovations such as prescription medications with embedded sensors and mobile applications that may one day replace drugs, are rapidly growing in scope and importance globally.The research also highlights deep patient concerns about whether digital therapeutics will expose them to unwanted surveillance or that data collected by these applications could be sold or used
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Doctor On Demand Nabs $74M to Expand Virtual Care Platform
San Francisco, CA-based Doctor On Demand has raised 74 million in Series C funding led by Princeville Global and Goldman Sachs Investment Partners with participation from existing investors including Venrock, Shasta Ventures, and Tenaya Capital. his funding will support the continued rapid expansion of Doctor On Demand’s telehealth platform and further its commitment to delivering access to quality care at scale.This Series C funding is rounded out by new investors Blue Cloud Ventures and
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Teladoc Launches Behavioral Health Navigator in U.S.
Virtual care provider Teladoc, today announced the launch of Behavioral Health Navigator, bringing innovation to virtual care delivery and the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health conditions. Behavioral Health Navigator is an integrated care service that provides specialized “navigation,” support and coordination, combined with virtual access to expert providers for those facing mental health conditions.More than 42 million Americans live with anxiety disorders, and more than 16 million
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Aspire, LG Health Launches $300M Precision Medicine Fund for Personalized Devices
Aspire Universal, a private equity firm and venture company today announced the establishment of the $300M Aspire Ventures Precision Medicine Fund (AVP) to accelerate innovation for personalized devices and medical practices. Precision medicine is one of the most important transformations ever to come to medicine, and by shifting away from one-size-fits-all solutions, precision medicine offers personalized solutions that deliver better experiences and better outcomes at a lower cost. The AVP
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Kyruus Raises $10M to Optimize Patient-Provider Matching Platform
Kyruus, a Boston, MA-based suite of patient-provider matching solutions for health systems has raised $10 million in strategic funding from Venrock, Highland Capital, New Leaf Venture Partners, Leerink Transformation Partners, F-Prime Capital Partners, Fidelity Biosciences, McKesson Ventures, Lux Capital, and Providence Ventures. Kyruus plans to use the investment to further meet the healthcare industry’s increasing demand for technology that facilitates better patient-provider
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Novo Nordisk, Sempre Health Launch Pilot to Improve Medication Costs for Diabetic Patients
Sempre Health, a solution for behavior-based healthcare pricing has announced a pilot program with Novo Nordisk to add diabetes medications to the Sempre Health’s affordability & engagement solution. Unlike traditional coupons and vouchers, Sempre works with health plans to reward their membership’s positive choices and actions. For example, a patient may earn a lower copay if she fills her prescription on time. The two companies are seeking to engage 10,000 patients with diabetes on the
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PeerWell Launches Augmented Reality Trip and Fall Hazard Detector for Smartphones
Digital health company PeerWell just announced the launch of Trip and Fall Hazard Detector, an augmented reality (AR) extension providing real-time analysis from video stream from a smartphone’s camera that identifies and helps correct trip and fall hazards at home, one of the major setbacks for postoperative recovery, especially for those undergoing joint replacement and spine surgery.This AI-powered app extension allows patients and caregivers to scan their home using smartphone cameras,
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Livongo Health Acquires Disease Prevention Startup Retrofit
Livongo Health, a consumer digital health company that is empowering people with chronic diseases to live better has acquired Retrofit, a provider of innovative weight-management and disease-prevention programs that transform lives, workplaces and communities. The acquisition provides Livongo with a proven, evidence-based, Diabetes Prevention Program, enhances its data science capabilities, and boosts expertise in holistic weight management, including nutrition, exercise and mindset."Retrofit
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