EHRs, PHRs designed to fail, says Welltok CEO Margolis
"Interoperability is a synonym for bad system design," said Welltok CEO Jeff Margolis, who believes that EHRs need to become more holistic, longitudinal and patient-centered.
Welltok raises $12 million to expand cognitive and gaming technologies
Welltok, a health IT startup that seeks to help health plans and population health managers better optimize incentives, raised $12 million from Hearst Heath Ventures, capping off a Series D round that totals $37 million. All told, the Denver-based startup has now raised $59 million. The company’s lead product is its CaféWell Health Optimization Platform, […]
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.
Welltok raises $25 million to expand CafeWell tools
Welltok, which uses gaming and machine learning to help people manage their health, has raised fresh capital as part of an effort to shift the company to be more consumer driven and expand into new market segments, according to a company statement. Update In response to emailed questions, Welltok CEO Jeff Margolis talked about its […]
6 tools needed to make ‘consumer driven healthcare’ more than a buzzword
Consumer Driven Healthcare. Though I’m glad that we are finally starting to put the consumer in the middle of the healthcare equation, I still cringe when I hear those words. Let’s be clear – consumers have not been driving this evolution – they have been given the “gift” of financial responsibility. 15.5 million Americans are on […]
With Mindbloom acquisition, Welltok ramps up mobile health gaming content
The interest in gaming technology as a way to help consumers make better health and wellness decisions has led Welltok to acquire Seattle-based gaming developer Mindbloom for an undisclosed amount. The digital health company, which works with insurers to provide content to guide and motivate their members to adopt healthy behaviors, will add Mindbloom’s mobile […]
Welltok raises $22M as IBM investment arm Watson makes first digital health investment
As part of a move to underscore its partnership with Welltok, IBM’s Watson Business Group is tapping its $100 million fund as part of a $22.1 million Series C financing round for the health IT company, according to a company statement. It marks IBM’s first digital health investment. New Enterprise Associates led the funding round, […]
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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.