StartUPDATES: New developments from healthcare startups
Check out new developments from Carrum Health, Equiva, imaware, Elo, Paige, Gozio Health and WELL Health.
UNC Health beefs up digital front door with the help of Gozio Health, WELL Health
UNC Health recently partnered with Gozio Health and WELL Health to add new features to its app. Patients can now download the app via a link sent in appointment reminder texts, view a map of immediate care options near them and access appointment wayfinding via their mobile phone calendar.
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.
WELL Health is investing $32M in R&D to improve the patient experience
The startup—which has twice received KLAS Research's "Best in KLAS" award for patient outreach—will use funds its raised to grow the number of teams working on its patient communication solutions.
What’s the best approach to patient communication for Covid-19 vaccines?
A vaccine communication playbook developed by WELL™ Health offers guidance to providers on how to meet the communication challenges to ensure patients get both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.
10 patient communication tips for hospitals in the age of Covid-19
A new playbook from WELL™ Health offers hospitals a roadmap during this public health crisis for providing efficient and timely patient communication including appointments, virtual care, testing, and more.
WELL Health raises $45M, taps former Haven exec as new senior VP
The company, a facilitator of patient-clinician communication, plans to use the funds to bring new features and capabilities to market, as well as build strategic partnerships. It has also added Dr. Dana Gelb Safran as senior vice president of value-based care 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.
Cerner introduces new texting capabilities
The EHR vendor is integrating texting capabilities into its online portal to help streamline communications between providers and patients. The company collaborated with patient communication solutions provider WELL Health to offer this new feature.
Covid-19 accelerates UnityPoint Health’s digital health strategy
In an interview, Matthew Warrens, UnityPoint Health’s Managing Director of Innovation, said the health system robustly embraced technology solutions offered by companies within the UnityPoint Health Ventures portfolio to not only support patients but also for the benefit of employees.
Can a messaging service for patient communication with front office staff eliminate time suck?
WELL Health's Messenger service helps healthcare practices send photos, videos, paperwork and pre and post visit instructions to patients, and have group chats with other members of the care team.