Forta Health raised $55 million in Series A funding on Wednesday. The startup offers a platform to help family caregivers quickly access care to manage their loved ones' chronic conditions. Its first area of focus is autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Patients deserve agency over their own bodies and care, and clinicians, educators, and caregivers can be those catalysts needed to promote disability rights in healthcare practices across the industry.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Researchers found that the state mandates — which apply to coverage available on the individual market and some group and employer plans — led to about 12 percent more children getting some kind of treatment for autism. But when compared with the number believed to have the condition, it’s not nearly enough, they say.
A new study has found a connection between a pregnant woman’s exposure to air pollution and the chances of her child having autism. Other research has shown a connection in young children, according to IFLScience, but this was the first to collect data across the U.S. looking specifically at the risk for unborn children from […]
Previously known as The Autism Speaks Ten Thousand Genomes Program (AUT10K), “MSSNG” is the newest endeavor to create the world’s largest database of sequenced genomic information with the help of the Google Cloud Platform. Announced today, this collaboration will allow worldwide access to autism research for scientists. Part of the campaign includes really incredible images […]
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld says he has learned more about autism in recent years. It turns out, as he revealed in a NBC’s “Nightly News” segment Thursday with Brian Williams, he thinks he might be on the spectrum. Williams asked him to explain why he thinks that might be the case. “Basic social engagement is really […]
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.