The Digital Health M&A Wave Is Finally Here
Digital health is entering a more mature phase in 2026 as consolidation accelerates through targeted M&A, driven by the need for scale, artificial intelligence and pressure from payers, investors say.
Digital health is entering a more mature phase in 2026 as consolidation accelerates through targeted M&A, driven by the need for scale, artificial intelligence and pressure from payers, investors say.
Digital health M&A, 340B challenges and federal funding cuts are top healthcare trends to watch in 2026, according to LRVHealth.
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During the MedCity INVEST Digital Health conference in Dallas, three executives shared what’s top of mind as they deploy AI in the healthcare workforce, including the need to build trust and improve interoperability.
Healthcare experts should be on the lookout for trends related to digital health, prescription drug costs and healthcare coverage in 2025, according to LRVHealth.
Mental health experts are hopeful about the de-stigmatization of behavioral health, the promise of AI and other areas, they shared at a recent conference.
Executives at LRVHealth expect to see a continued focus on generative AI, increased enrollment in Medicare Advantage and more in 2024.
As a possible recession looms, the unemployment rate will likely rise, meaning employers won’t have to work as hard to find workers. Therefore, they’ll likely be cutting down on the digital health companies they work with, and tech vendors will really have to prove their worth in reducing costs, one expert says.
The need for mental health services continues to strain the ability of the healthcare system to respond. New technologies are helping to improve patient access to care, and a panel at the MedCity INVEST conference in Chicago discussed the challenges and opportunities for these services.
Behavioral health will be a focus of discussion at the MedCity INVEST conference coming up March 28-30 at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Chicago. Register now for compelling content, networking opportunities and startup pitches across pharma tech, medtech, diagnostics, and digital health.
In a wide-ranging interview, the National Coordinator for Health IT Dr. Micky Tripathi discussed his career and how his varied experiences have expanded his perspective. He also spoke about ONC's plans for the future, which include "evangelizing" about the opportunities the federal interoperability rules will create for the industry.
Artera President Tom McIntyre talks about the practical application of AI in healthcare.
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.
The MedCity INVEST conference, April 19-23, will include a new session called Ask the Investor. The goal is to provide a forum for healthcare startups to better understand investment strategies for different groups and to ask investors questions.