Phox Health aims to bring an ‘on-demand’ mindset to the pharmacy business
The startup provides pharmacy delivery apps and services for health systems and telehealth companies, enabling prescriptions to be delivered to patients in two hours or less.
Change Healthcare unveils social determinants resource for providers
The resource includes services and access to a data analytics platform that can help providers identify and address social factors affecting the health of the populations they serve.
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.
Symptom checker K Health strikes partnership with Mayo Clinic
K Health, a startup building a symptom checker that allows users to compare their symptoms to similar patient cases, struck a partnership with Mayo Clinic’s Data Analytics Platform. It also raised another $42 million in funding as it builds out a telehealth platform.
After struggling to find a therapist, Headway founder built his own network
The New York based startup is working to build a network of therapists and other mental health providers. It recently raised a $26 million series A round led by Thrive and GV.
Technology boosts care delivery, population health efforts amid Covid-19 pandemic
As the Covid-19 crisis accelerates, healthcare organizations are turning to technology solutions to help them keep pace with patient care needs as well as population health initiatives.
Covid-19 brings healthcare inequities into focus
The Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected some communities more than others. With a renewed focus on inequities, health leaders see an opportunity to drive change to reduce racial disparities in healthcare.
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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.
Cigna, Humana lead $37.5M investment in Buoy Health
The Boston-based startup developed a symptom checker that can also help navigate users to care in their insurance network. Optum Ventures is also one of its backers.
Reimagining population health at INVEST Pop Health Virtual: Register today
MedCity News is partnering with the New Orleans Business Alliance to host the executive summit November 16-18. It focuses on population health and highlights where innovation and investment are occurring in the field.
Black women founders more likely to bootstrap digital health companies
A recent report by Rock Health found that Black and female founders of digital health companies received less funding and were more likely to bootstrap their companies than other groups.
Aetna, McLaren Physician Partners collaborate to extend coverage in Michigan
The health insurer and Michigan-based physician organization are partnering to expand access to in-network care for around 40,000 individual and group Medicare Advantage plan members. The partnership will go into effect Dec. 1.
Maximize Revenue and Patient Care with Strategic Weight Loss Management
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
Which healthcare startups will present at Pitch Perfect for INVEST Pop Health Virtual? (Updated)
The healthcare startups targeting chronic conditions and population health presenting at INVEST Pop Health November 16-18 span prescription drug delivery to addressing social isolation.
Supreme Court justices seem unlikely to axe the ACA
Now with a 6-3 conservative majority, the nation’s highest court still seems reticent to throw out the Affordable Care Act altogether. If the law stays in place, it would be the foundation for many of President-elect Biden’s planned healthcare policies.
Carbon Health raises $100M to expand its network of clinics
Carbon Health, which more than tripled its footprint in the last year, plans to further grow its network of primary care and urgent care clinics with $100 million in new funding.
How is population health innovation unfolding in Louisiana?
With the annual INVEST Population Health virtual conference coming up November 16-18, here's a look at our collaboration partner New Orleans Business Alliance. It plays a vital role in helping to stimulate the local economy by supporting the development and advancement of the healthcare and biotech infrastructure.
Don’t miss our virtual population health conference November 16-18
For the second year, MedCity News is partnering with the New Orleans Business Alliance to host an executive summit that focuses on population health and highlights where innovation and investment are occurring in the field.