Carbon’s new AI medical record tool may win over docs: The primary care startup needs to lean on tech to attract and retain employed physicians.
Digital health startups to watch: We spotlight conversational AI platform Hyro and tech-focused value-based care player Yuvo Health on the back of fresh funding.
Men don’t really hate healthcare: They’re reluctant to go to the doctor. But they’d go more often with easy, convenient appointment options and fast treatment.
One Medical leans on health systems for clinic expansion: Partnerships with hospital networks generate revenue for One Medical and could bring in more members.
Denying care for indebted patients is a bad look for health systems: Allina Health’s refusal to treat some patients with large outstanding balances will further erode the public’s trust in healthcare.
Home healthcare momentum builds, but for the wrong reasons: Optum is the latest to acquire a home health provider. But these deals aren’t adding up to savings for patients.
Smartphones get even more medical utility: The first FDA-cleared app that turns smartphones into medical-grade stethoscopes is yet another tool for young, mobile health app super users.
PBMs roll out initiatives to support independent pharmacies: But it’s not for goodwill. PBMs have good reason to curry favor with the feds, who’ve been cracking down on their business practices.
Mental health is becoming less of a stigma: As more people acknowledge (and normalize treating) their mental health struggles, telemental services will grow.
Consumer healthcare costs keep climbing: Even with employer-sponsored health plans, annual costs are rising at pre-pandemic levels. Here’s what an average person will spend in 2023.
Young adults have higher expectations in healthcare: Healthcare providers are losing young patients’ trust. Here’s what they can do to earn it back through in-person interactions.
Digital health startups to watch: We spotlight kidney care startup Strive Health and personalized health platform Lifeforce on the back of fresh funding.
Oak Street Health expands to four more states: Parent company CVS wants to reel in new senior members to help its bottom line.
Elon Musk’s embattled Neuralink gets FDA approval for human testing: Its track record creates an opportunity for competitors. Less-invasive methods will likely have more consumer appeal.
TV is still king for healthcare advertising: Older adults get multiple ad impressions because they spend so much time with TV. But social media is where adults under 55 are spending their media time.
Healthcare prices are climbing at the fastest rate in 15+ years: Consumers are using more healthcare services, and that’s driving up costs for all insurers. But expect pushback if premium prices surge in 2024.
Generative AI + blood sugar management all in one app: The app is being marketed to patients who may not have easy access to continuous glucose monitors and could benefit from predictive insights on their blood sugar levels.
Digital health startups to watch: We spotlight caregiver platform Wellthy and health data marketplace Prognos Health on the back of fresh funding.
Price transparency matters on prescription drugs: Cost can determine whether consumers pick up their meds. And they’re moving to digital channels to get price information.