Season one focusing on chronic disease management kicks off with a conversation with Stephanie Tilenius, CEO of Vida Health that aims to treat both the mind and the body.
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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.
General Atlantic led the $110 million funding round, with participation from insurers Centene and AXA Venture Partners. Vida plans to use the funds to build out its network of clinicians, therapists and coaches.
The insurer picked digital health startup Vida to offer a virtual diabetes management program for Medicaid patients in Kentucky.
A round-up of funding announcements this week. Other companies that have raised new venture capital funding rounds this week include Genespire, HeartVista and Particle Health and Vida.
The San Francisco company offers personalized health coaching and therapy to help users better manage their physical and mental chronic health conditions like anxiety, asthma, COPD, diabetes, depression and hypertension.
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.
Panelists at the MedCity Engage conference in San Diego agreed that a growing shortage of mental health professionals mean that technology has a key role to play in improving behavioral health treatment.