Digital Health
Alexa made moves into health systems and elder care, a new Halo wearable was released and the Amazon Care virtual care service began its expansion this year.
This comes after Medtronic recalled its MiniMed 600 and the remote controller device for its MiniMed 508.
The obstetrics and paediatrics app will be launched next year.
Wheel providers will now be able to give their patients a GoodRx coupon for their medications.
Also: Health education platform Lecturio brings in $45 million, and peer support startup Pace raises $13 million.
2022 Look Ahead
Rock Health’s 2021 Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey also found an increase in live video telemedicine and a decrease in satisfaction with telehealth compared with in-person care.
Chris Young, Force Therapeutics' head of product, discusses improving the effectiveness of care through artificial intelligence. He discusses the usefulness of digital care management platforms.
Telehealth can improve and expand care in specialties, according to Brian Yarnell, president and cofounder of Bluestream Health.
Warsaw-based Doctor.One, a new model of virtual clinic, has raised a €440k pre-seed round backed by Movens Capital, to build a European network of subscription based private practices.
The games are geared toward children who need help with anxiety, tantrums or anger, but also those with diagnoses like ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder and autism spectrum disorder.