CB Insights: 2017 digital health deals hit $3.67B
The number of deals fell for the first time in 4 years in 2016, but global funding into the sector grew for the 7th straight year.
Orbita and ERT team-up to capture clinical trial data via voice-enabled assistants
The solution will improve how data is captured from trial participants, improve engagement and enhance researchers' ability to secure, view and act on data.
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.
Nomad Health launches in California and Texas to address doctor shortages
The New York City-based company has developed an online marketplace for connecting doctors with freelance clinical work.
UK company building an AI chatbot for social care workers
The bot, called Martha, will eventually be able to provide recommendations for home care of people with conditions such as dementia.
Warby Parker’s app aims to replace an in-person eye test
Called the Prescription Check app, it enables folks to use their phone and computer in tandem to administer a 20-minute series of eye tests.
FDNA launches Face2Gene LABS to accelerate genetic disease diagnoses
The company is teaming-up with two of the most reputable genomics testing labs in the world - GeneDx and Blueprint Genetics.
Doctors Without Borders to evaluate ResAppDx in a low income setting
Developed by ResApp Health, the ResAppDx app can diagnose pneumonia and other common respiratory diseases in children.
Teladoc expands telehealth services in Texas
New telemedicine bill paves the way for pro-telemedicine legislation across the State.
athenahealth’s More Disruption Please program launches MDP Labs
The innovation program hosted in the company's SF office invites entrepreneurs with novel technologies to help fix what is broken in healthcare to apply.