Apple is making strides with a secret CGM project: The addition of a blood glucose monitor to the Apple Watch will drive sales beyond the diabetes patient pool to the “worried well.”
Digital health startups to watch: This week, we spotlight women’s pelvic health company Axena Health and digital MSK player IncludeHealth on the back of fresh funding.
On today's episode, we discuss the significance of Amazon buying a primary care network, how ChatGPT did when it took the US Medical Licensing Exam, and what an Apple mixed reality headset could do to treat pain. "In Other News," we talk about health information being shared for advertising purposes and what to make of CVS buying Oak Street Health. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Lisa Phillips and Rajiv Leventhal.
Economic and regulatory hiccups for BCI startups: Brain-computer interface companies started to take off last year but now face economic and supply chain realities, which could stifle innovation while China becomes more competitive.
2 in 3 US adults are mobile health app users: Two surveys show how much consumers are turning to health apps for fitness and wellness. What’s driving the growth?
Twitter sparks up cannabis ads: The social media platform opens the door to cannabis companies to boost ad revenues in the US, but it will need to recover its reputation among Big Pharma.
Mednow adds Caregiver features: Canada’s virtual pharmacy lets family caregivers manage meds and in-home doctor visits through its mobile app as the country’s elderly population grows.
At-home physical therapy startup Luna gets AARP’s endorsement: The partnership will likely help Luna ink new deals with providers and expand into more markets.
Digital health startups to watch: This week, we spotlight medication platform MDI Health and remote learning provider Marker Learning on the back of fresh funding.
Social media influences patients and providers: Medical professionals can change their view of medications and treatments based on social media content. Pharma marketers, take notice.
Ransomware attacks against healthcare networks escalate: 3 million patients in California are the latest victims of a growing threat that has hit 66% of healthcare organizations worldwide.
Healthcare ads got lost in the Super Bowl shuffle: You probably don’t remember the health-related commercials during this year’s big game. We detail why that’s the case.
Albertsons launches Sincerely Health: Another grocery giant enters the food-as-medicine movement.
Virtual nursing programs rise as need for travel nurses wanes: Staffing challenges are still keeping hospital CEOs up at night, giving rise to digital workforce support.
Olive’s problems aren’t AI’s problems: One of healthcare’s most hyped-up AI startups has come crashing down. But don’t expect healthcare players to slow down their AI investments in 2023.
Medly shuts up shop—and app: Here’s what we think it means for digital pharmacies in 2023.
Diabetes management just got easier: DarioHealth is integrating Dexcom’s diabetes device data into its chronic condition platform.
Frustration with healthcare is universal: A new survey reveals consumers in six major economies aren’t satisfied with their healthcare system.
Digital health startups to watch: We spotlight healthcare staffing marketplace ShiftMed and serious mental health-focused firsthand on the back of fresh funding.
UnitedHealthcare aims for greater engagement with rewards program: It’s hoping that an integrated app experience and daily rewards will push members to sign up—and ultimately increase daily exercise.