Precision Medicine Transformed Oncology —It’s Time to Do the Same for Sepsis
It’s time we reignite treatment development for sepsis and other immune-mediated conditions that strike when patients are most vulnerable.
Healthcare’s Most Avoided Question: “How Much Exactly Do You Need, and What Will America Get in Return?”
Before policymakers, employers, insurers, or taxpayers commit ever-larger sums to the system, an uncomfortable question deserves attention: How much additional capacity does healthcare actually need and what measurable outcomes should society expect in return?
Why Pharma Companies Should Look To Social Media For Better Patient Insight
Healthcare decision-makers, especially at pharmaceutical companies, must prioritize patient input. Data collected from social media listening is a significant step in the right direction.
GHO Capital, CBC Group Combine to Form $21B Healthcare Investment Giant
London-based GHO Capital and Singapore-based CBC Group plan to merge in a deal that would create what the firms describe as the “world’s largest dedicated healthcare investment firm.” GHO has $10.5 billion assets under management, and CBC has $10.8 billion in assets under management.
New Investment Firm Launches to Back Healthcare Companies That Have ‘Earned the Right to Scale’
Fountain Health Partners announced its launch, with plans to back companies approaching or already at profitability, with a clear three- to five-year path to a strategic exit. The investment firm was founded by Joey Campanelli, a former executive at Shields Health Solutions, and Jack Euston, a healthcare investment banker with more than a decade of experience in M&A.
The AI Funding Divide: Why VCs Will Miss the Next Healthcare Category Kings (And Where CEOs Should Look Instead)
While AI makes VC faster, it’s not necessarily wiser. In healthcare, where breakthroughs rarely resemble anything the market has seen before, that distinction is everything.
Why Pure DTC Doesn’t Work in Healthcare, Per Muse Capital
Rachel Springate, general partner at Muse Capital, said the next wave of healthcare startups will be driven by consumer demand — but pure direct-to-consumer models rarely work. Companies like Midi Health, Mavida Health and Mahmee are showing a different path: starting with patients, collecting outcomes data, and integrating with clinicians, payers and the broader healthcare system.
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Automation Didn’t Dehumanize Care. Bad Systems Did.
We have the opportunity to design systems that give people greater capacity for the work where human presence matters most: listening, understanding, reassuring, deciding, and caring.
Inside One VC’s Litmus Test for Investable Healthcare AI Startups
Katie Jacobs Stanton, founder of Moxxie Ventures, shared some details of how she and her team evaluate healthcare AI startups. She stressed the need for founders with deep industry expertise, differentiated products and realistic distribution strategies.
From Pandemic Urgency to Practical Impact: How Diagnostics Investment Priorities Are Evolving
Speed still matters, but there’s been a shift in the industry. It’s not enough to be scientifically sound. Now, practicality is of utmost importance.
Inside Town Hall Ventures’ New $440M Fund
Town Hall Ventures launched its fourth fund, targeting $440 million to back startups using AI to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations.
Three Key Takeaways from the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Radiotherapy, China's biotech surge and AI's role in drug discovery are notable topics that emerged from conversations on the ground floor.
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Closing the Quality-Affordability Gap in Workplace Mental Health
In an interview, Kyan Health Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Konstantin Struck discussed how Kyan gives mid-market and enterprise employers access to premium workforce mental healthcare, at a price point that is affordable.
Redesign Health Raises $175M to Create Dozens More Startups
Redesign Health closed a $175 million investment round that will fuel the creation of more healthcare startups. The company has already created more than 60 startups since its launch in 2018.
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When Investment Rhymes with Canada
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
Health Net Invests $46M To Support Unhoused in California
Health Net is making a $46 million investment that will be spread out across 26 counties in California, and will support Continuum of Care programs, which are regional or local planning bodies that help those experiencing homelessness find housing and other services.
Why One Analyst Is Encouraged by Healthcare IT’s Fundraising Rebound
Healthcare IT companies experienced a bounceback in venture capital deal activity during Q1 of 2023. Rebecca Springer, PitchBook ’s lead healthcare analyst, said she is optimistic that healthcare IT startups will be able to keep this momentum going, especially those focused on staffing and value-based care enablement.
L.A. Care, Health Net Commit $114M for Unhoused in LA County
L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net’s commitment will help secure up to 1,900 housing units in the private rental market and fund field assessments to find those who need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (such as feeding and personal hygiene). It will also help pay for vacancy coverage, damage repair, trash services, greenspace, maintenance and pest control.