Digital health funding hits $7.4B in H1 2026, as AI reshapes competitive strategy

Mental health and obesity top the charts, mega deals dominate capital flows, and startups are rethinking what actually creates lasting advantage in an AI-first market

Patients are bringing AI to therapy, and psychologists are worried

A new APA survey finds most psychologists have patients using chatbots for mental health support, and nearly all have serious concerns about it

Mental health app The Path raises $14.3M to build safer AI therapy with Tony...

Former Calm employees team up with famous motivational speaker to create personalized AI coaching that challenges rather than just validates users

How a Lithuanian health company plans to build billion-dollar wellness brands at breakneck speed

Kilo evolved from direct-to-consumer health startup to 'high-velocity venture studio' without taking external funding
Brightline website

Brightline launches virtual coaching program for young children with autism

The Getting an Early Start on Autism Program builds on top of current support models and fills gaps in care by delivering virtual training to caregivers.
Talkspace homepage

Talkspace to go public in a SPAC deal with Hudson Executive Investment Corp.

The virtual behavioral healthcare company is now trading on Nasdaq under the symbol TALK; As part of the deal, it also got $250M of growth capital.
Welldoc home

Welldoc’s chronic condition platform expanded to include behavioral health

The new offering complements existing programs for diabetes, hypertension, heart failure and diabetes prevention.
Magellan to offer Livongo for Behavioral Health

Magellan to offer Livongo for Behavioral Health to its members

The two companies will co-market behavioral health services and collaborate on new product innovations that enhance the member experience and care delivery.
MDLive

Cigna, MDLIVE make behavioral health virtual visits more convenient

Beginning in January 2020, select Cigna customers will be able to schedule appointments online to see behavioral health counselors or psychiatrists.
Valera Health

Montefiore uses Valera Health’s mobile-enabled platform to improve behavioral health care

Pilot program shows improved health outcomes for patients with depression and anxiety, while enabling care managers to more frequently interact with patients.