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.
Digital health companies have now raised more than $20 billion in 2021, more than any other year. While experts expect to see the dealmaking continue, they raised caution about the challenges of going public with high valuations.
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.
INVEST Digital Health is set for September 20-23, and held in collaboration with Medical Alley. It brings together innovative investors across the healthcare spectrum, prominent industry players and the most promising digital health startups.
Representatives from five health services startups will present their companies to three judges, followed by a Q&A. The judges for the health services track include: Cheryl Chang of BlueRun Ventures; Keith Figlioli of LRVHealth, and Steve Tolle of HLM Venture Partners.
Months into the Covid-19 pandemic, the pace of new investments for startups has picked back up. Five VCs shared what's changed and how they're working in the midst of the crisis.