Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs
Here is a selection of recent executive hires, exits, promotions and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.
Virtual care’s popularity notwithstanding, patient preference will still drive healthcare delivery
It is clear that virtual care is here to stay, but it is not the availability of technology that will govern how care is delivered. Rather, patients' preferences, along with their underlying social needs, will determine which care delivery strategy providers need to use to ensure optimal outcomes.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
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.
Cityblock nets another $192M, plans to expand into maternity and pediatrics
The startup, which provides primary care services to Medicaid patients, plans to use the funds to expand into new states and add maternity and pediatrics services lines. It also recently launched a vaccination site in conjunction with the New York Department of Health.
Top digital health exec’s advice to startups: Once you think you “know” you’ve lost the game
After Livongo sold to Teladoc last year, the company’s former president, Dr. Jennifer Schneider, is starting a new chapter on Cityblock’s board of directors. In an interview with MedCity News, she shared more about why she joined Cityblock and lessons learned during her time at Livongo.
Alphabet spinoff CityBlock Health raises $54 million
CityBlock Health, a company building out healthcare services for low-income communities, raised $53.5 million in a series B extension. The company plans to use the funds to expand its clinical programs and further develop its technology.
Cityblock Health raises $65 million to bring healthcare services to underserved communities
Cityblock combines primary care services, behavioral care, chronic disease management, substance abuse treatment and services that address social determinants like transportation, housing and access to healthy food.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
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.
Cityblock Health CEO: Why there’s a business case for focusing on social determinants of health
"The evidence is clear that non-medical factors have a dramatic impact on a person's health," said Iyah Romm, CEO of Cityblock Health, a startup that spun out of Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs last year.
Andy Slavitt highlights health tech startups geared to Medicaid patients
In an interview, Slavitt highlighted some of the health tech startups that he thinks are addressing the needs of Medicaid patients by providing much-needed services behind their technologies.