To avoid crisis, pharma must address costs
Scrutiny of drug prices will continue whether Trump or Biden wins. But pharma can take steps to address critics and cut costs before they reach a crisis point, according to a panel of industry experts.
Advocate Aurora Health teams with 3 companies to form $100M venture fund
The health system has joined forces with Foxconn Technology Group, Johnson Controls and Northwestern Mutual to create the $100 million Wisconn Valley Venture Fund, which will invest in startups in the healthcare, technology, manufacturing and financial services sectors.
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.
Session at ASCO shows community oncology success in precision medicine
Experts went into the nitty-gritty aspects of how the community oncology setting can implement precision medicine trials.
This digital health startup seeks to prevent pregnancy complications
Babyscripts is working with 10 health systems and plans to add six more in the next month.
Froedtert, Rush, OSF invest in Avia Innovator Network for hospitals
Avia serves more as a testing ground and curator for digital health innovations than a traditional incubator or accelerator because it's backed by providers rather than entrepreneurs.
Private equity firm 37celsius co-founder talks about its connected health priorities
The company expects to add strategic investors in the second quarter and will use a $300 million fund to provide complete solutions to payers, providers and pharma companies spanning remote monitoring, care management and population health.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
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.
The age of avatars is coming: iDAvatars CEO talks about IBM Watson, Intel collaborations
One of the most interesting projects iDAvatars CEO and founder Norrie Daroga highlighted is its work with Intel on its Realsense 3D camera platform to help patients do certain medical tests remotely, such as evaluating bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease patients.
Aurora Health Care becomes a StartupHealth investor, agrees to work closely with its startups
As part of the deal Aurora has committed to working with digital health startups from its portfolio to change the way care is delivered and reduce the cost of care delivery.
Designers crowdfund a walker revamped ‘for people, not patients’
A person who needs to use a walker to get around shouldn’t have to be hunched over such a clunky, medical-looking device every day. That’s what inspired Jennifer Harris and Jeremy Knopow to leave their day jobs and start Motivo in pursuit of a more ergonomic and dignified walking assistance device. Knopow’s late father had […]