CVS Health teams-up with MassChallenge, Rock Health

CVS Health

CVS Health is partnering with accelerator MassChallenge and Rock Health to “drive faster innovation and expand areas of focus for connected health solutions.” The news comes on the heels of CVS’ decision to open the Digital Innovation Lab in June, and its deal with leading telehealth service providers.

“We have broad scale and resources; MassChallenge offers a competitive startup accelerator program and Rock Health has an impressive portfolio of market-leading companies,” said Brian Tilzer, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer for CVS Health. “By working collaboratively with each, we can rapidly design and test new ideas ultimately bringing solutions to our customers that will dramatically impact the way they manage their health.”

MassChallenge runs startup accelerators in Boston, Israel and the U.K., while Rock Health is the first venture fund dedicated to digital health.CVS Health will be focused on such areas as mobile, personalization, connected health and digital therapeutics. By forging new relationships in key markets — Boston, for healthcare and San Francisco, for technology — the company is looking to benefit from collaboration with the most advanced and capable organizations to develop future-looking healthcare solutions.

MassChallenge runs startup accelerators in Boston, Israel and the U.K., which are designed to connect high-impact startups with the resources they need to launch and succeed. On the other hand, California-based Rock Health is the first venture fund dedicated to digital health.

“With its unparalleled consumer reach, CVS Health is in a unique position to deeply impact the future of healthcare in the U.S. and we’re honored they’ve chosen to work alongside Rock Health,” said Malay Gandhi, Managing Director of Rock Health.