Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs
Here is a selection of recent executive hires, promotions and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.
Why Blue Shield of California Made Its Wellvolution Platform Available to Medi-Cal Members
Blue Shield of California's Wellvolution platform includes programs for mental health, diabetes reversal, addiction and nutrition. Last month, the payer made the platform available to its Medi-Cal members, a process that took two years.
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.
Gympass Adds Headspace Health To Wellbeing Platform for Employers
Headspace Health's mindfulness services will now be offered on Gympass' platform. The company has a network of more than 50,000 gyms, classes, trainers and wellbeing apps that it offers to more than 10,000 companies.
Are We in a Recession? Executives at HLTH Weigh In
MedCity News interviewed CEOs of public companies, entrepreneurs, VCs and payers at the HLTH conference that concluded last week. They had a range of answers to the question. But one common theme emerged: Currently, everyone has a vise-like grip on expenditure.
‘One Front Door’: Headspace Health Launches New Platform Following Merger with Ginger
The product — available January 1 — combines Headspace’s meditation and mindfulness services with Ginger’s coaching, therapy and psychiatry services. It also gives employers insights on their employees' engagement and outcomes.
Mental health unicorns Headspace, Ginger merge into $3B company
The two companies will merge to form Headspace Health, which will combine Headspace’s many meditation and wellness exercises with Ginger’s coaching and therapy services. The combined company will have more than 800 employees and a $3 billion valuation.
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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.