Memorial Hermann

Why Startups Are Seeking Out Health Systems’ VC Arms

Health system VC arms appear to have a lot more to offer to startups than traditional VC funds. Startup founders say that the tech pilots they launch with their health system partners end up being more effective because they are more incentive-aligned. For health systems, investing in a startup allows them to have a hand in shaping the tools they will eventually deploy across their enterprises to solve issues like burnout, payment delays and excessive hospital readmissions.

By Katie Adams

Health Tech

Inside Memorial Hermann’s New Menopause Care Partnership with Midi Health

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston struck a new partnership with Midi Health, a virtual care clinic focused exclusively on women who are navigating menopause. The health system's two main goals for the partnership are to provide another point of access for its patients to manage their health at home and to gather data to inform decisions about which services it should offer to meet women’s healthcare needs.

By Katie Adams

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.

Hospitals

Baylor Scott & White and Memorial Hermann scrap merger plans

Last fall, the two Texas healthcare giants signed a letter of intent to form a new health system, which had not yet been named.

By Erin Dietsche

Hospitals

Baylor Scott & White, Memorial Hermann intend to merge

The organizations, which anticipate finalizing a definitive agreement in 2019, will create a combined system that is yet to be named.

By Erin Dietsche