Besides clearly defining your problem and solution for your digital health startup, entrepreneurs must be able to clearly define and articulate how they are going to make money. Rock Health, digital health accelerator for startups recently released their Rock Report, Business Models in Digital Health that sources data from entrepreneurs and investors working in the space, as well as relevant industry research. The report showcases the distinct trade offs and opportunities for
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mHealth Kickstarter: Funding Healthcare Innovation in the Age of Start-Ups, Incubators and Crowdfunding
Event: mHealth Kickstarter: Funding Healthcare Innovation in the age of Start-Ups, Incubators and Crowdfunding
Location: Fordham Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
Date:Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM (ET) In conjunction with iBreakfast, the Drapin Group, and Steven Greene, we will convene to discuss the new funding world that will affect us all. Thank you to Fordham University/ Lincoln Center for hosting our first ever half day event. Each will explain where
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Startups:Digital Health Accelerator Program Accepting Applications
Last week, the New York eHealth Collaborative announced the New York Digital Health Accelerator (NTDHA) that is run by the NYeC in partnership with the NYCIF and the New York State Department of Health. The program will fund 12 early- and growth-stage digital health companies that are developing cutting edge technology products for healthcare providers.
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HIT Innovation Founder Stories:Jakob Jønck, Co-Founder, Endomondo
There is an emerging community of digital health entrepreneurs utilizing technology innovation to help transform healthcare. In an effort to provide coverage of this growing community and inspire future digital health entrepreneurs, HIT Consultant has launched “HIT Innovation Founder Stories” where we will speak with a digital health founder to share their journey from inception to launch, obstacles/challenges, and lessons learned. In our first HIT Innovation Founder Stories, we speak with
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Interview Podcast:Home Health Monitoring with Kian Saneii, CEO of Independa
Earlier this month during CES 2012, Independa announced their plans for Health Measures, a platform combining conventional telephony with existing Independa cloud-based services to improve remote care for the elderly.Health Measures allows home-health and home-care professionals, as well as senior-living facilities and family caregivers, to easily record a multitude of crucial biometric data, including weight, blood pressure, glucose level, temperature, pulse and heart rate. Information entered
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Independa Unveils New Home Health Monitoring Option
Independa today announced plans during the 2012 International CES for Health Measures – a platform combining conventional telephony with existing Independa cloud-based services to improve remote care for the elderly. Simple, affordable Health Measures doesn’t require cellular coverage, broadband service or wireless devices in the home, making it ideal for care recipients who live in rural areas with poor cellular coverage, have limited funds to invest in wireless health devices, or
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Breaking News: Founders Fund Leads $23 Million Practice Fusion Financing Round
Practice Fusion, the fastest growing EMR and healthcare community, today announced closing a $23 million Series B round of financing led by Founders Fund, with participation from Artis Capital Management and Glynn Capital Management, as well as returning investors Morgenthaler Ventures and Felicis Ventures. The round brings the company’s total funding to $30 million.“Practice Fusion revolutionizes our interactions with the medical community, just as Facebook did for social networking,” said
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