Everlywell, Jona Team Up to Expand Access to Gut Microbiome Test
Through a new partnership, consumers nationwide can access Jona’s gut microbiome test on Everlywell’s platform.
Listening to End Users Is Essential — Here’s How One Digital Health Startup Used Feedback to Revamp Its Platform
Less than a year after its launch, microbiome profiling startup Jona has already given its user interface a makeover as a result of the user feedback it received. If you’re running a successful consumer- or patient-facing startup, acting on user feedback in a timely manner is “absolutely essential,” said Jona CEO Leo Grady.
The Hidden Administrative Tasks Draining Small Practices
Small practices play a critical role in healthcare delivery, but they cannot continue to absorb ever-increasing administrative demands without consequences.
How Are AI Companies Reacting to HHS’ New Transparency Requirements?
Last week, HHS finalized a new rule that requires healthcare AI developers to provide more data about their products to customers, which could aid providers in determining AI tools’ risks and effectiveness. Some AI leaders believe the new guardrails are a step in the right direction, and others are skeptical about whether the new rules are necessary or will be effective.
Former Paige.AI CEO Launches Microbiome Profiling Startup
Jona, a New York-based gut microbiome testing startup, emerged from stealth with $5 million in funding. The company's at-home microbiome profiling kit educates users about how the community of microorganisms residing in their gut impacts their overall health. The platform also offers recommendations concerning diet and lifestyle modifications based on users’ personal health goals.