The company, which offers an AI platform that provides personalized health coaching for chronic disease patients, will use the new funds to invest in research and development and to expand its virtual integrations with health plans and employers.
The expanded partnership increases the number of Highmark health plan members eligible for enrollment in Lark Health's AI-driven health coaching programs aimed at managing and preventing chronic diseases.
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.
Lark Health, which offers AI-powered digital care platforms for chronic diseases, has raised $70 million in new funds, which it plans to use to expand its relationship with Anthem and eventually deepen partnerships with other payers and telehealth providers.
MedCity News caught up with Omron Healthcare CEO Ranndy Kellogg at the the AdvaMed Digital MedTech Conference in San Francisco to speak about the company's new products, emerging business lines and how collaboration with other companies have driven recent innovation.
Among the 360 participants over the age of 50 in the study, the company was able to drive an average of 4.3 percent body weight loss, which works out to an average of 4.4 kgs.
In contrast to 23andMe's previous FDA approvals for genetic risk tests for conditions like Alzheimer's, the diabetes assessment did not go through the FDA clearance pathway because it was characterized as a wellness product not intended to make diagnoses and provide medical advice.
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.