The Digital Health M&A Wave Is Finally Here
Digital health is entering a more mature phase in 2026 as consolidation accelerates through targeted M&A, driven by the need for scale, artificial intelligence and pressure from payers, investors say.
What One Investor Believes Is the Key to Healthcare AI Success
Chirag Shah, partner at Define Ventures, thinks the success of a healthcare AI startup often depends on its ability to move beyond a narrow point solution. By integrating AI into workflows and expanding from initial “wedges” into full platforms, startups can stand out from the competition, he said.
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Esperion Sets Its Sights on New Areas While Maintaining Commitment to Cardiovascular Health
In a recent interview, Esperion president and CEO, Sheldon Koenig talks about the reality of statin intolerance and his company’s expansion into new diseases
How Did Digital Health Investors View This Year’s Funding Environment — and What Do They Predict for 2025?
This year has seen a slight decline in digital health funding, but investors are still optimistic about the landscape. In 2024, investors poured millions into startups selling AI-powered healthcare tools, and this is likely to remain true for years to come.
4 Key Insights into Payer and Provider Leaders’ Vision for AI
In a recent report, Define Ventures revealed key insights from payers and providers on how they're shaping their AI strategies.
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.
Funding In Youth Mental Health Is Growing. Where are the Opportunities?
More investors are becoming interested in digital health startups specifically targeting youth behavioral health. However, there are still more opportunities to reach youth on Medicaid.
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RCM Outsourcing: Balancing Human Expertise & Smart Technology
Greenway Health blends smart technology with human expertise to elevate revenue cycle.
Experts Aren’t Surprised About Optum Closing Its Virtual Care Business
Optum is shutting down its virtual care unit after a three-year run. Industry experts agree that the closure reflects broader trends in the telehealth market, in which saturation and differentiation challenges are leading some providers to struggle.
Should New Entrants Bother With Selling Point Solutions To Employers?
Employers are struggling with point solution fatigue, but does that mean new startups shouldn't be selling to them anymore? Experts have mixed opinions.
6 Mistakes Digital Health Startups Make When Seeking Funding or Customers
At ViVE, investors and health system executives shared their biggest pet peeves when it comes to pitches from digital health startups.
In Which Areas of Healthcare Do Investors Want More Startup Activity?
While the digital health sector might feel a little cramped in some areas, there are wide open spaces in others — and investors are ready to funnel money into companies looking to innovate these lesser-discussed aspects of care delivery and healthcare technology. Some of these areas include Medicaid, generative AI and patient-to-patient support.
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Enhanced Direct Enrollment: Georgia Access and the Power of Partnership
Across the nation, state-based health insurance exchanges are searching for ways to better serve their communities while making enrollment easier, more personal, and more accessible for everyone.