Headspace Health goes head-to-head with Calm: We explore why employers might be interested in new offerings from both mental health platforms.
Branding is big in D2C healthcare: We unpack Hims & Hers’ recent marketing moves, which included a 105% spending increase in the third quarter.
Medical bill-paying made simpler: Here’s how Highmark Health is streamlining the patient billing-paying process in real time.
Pear Therapeutics scores insurance contract with Wisconsin DHS: We assess the impact insurance coverage could have on managing substance use disorder and opioid use disorder.
Snapchat aims for millennials but hits Gen Z (again): We think the social media platform’s new fitness-focused augmented reality feature will be more appealing to Gen Z than its target audience.
Healthcare providers need to reestablish trust with patients: Consumers don’t trust doctors and hospitals as much as they used to. We explore what’s driving that trend and how providers can earn their trust back.
Nuvance’s RPM program reaches a new market: We assess the value of a remote patient monitoring program for mild cognitive impairment patients.
Digital health startups to watch: This week, we spotlight school-based telehealth company Hazel Health and healthcare navigation platform HealthJoy.
China’s prolonged COVID-19 shutdowns lead to factory escapes: With cases spiking, manufacturers like Foxconn are turning to bonuses to keep production moving, but some workers are running away.
Consumers reach consensus on telehealth: Elevance Health’s recent survey on virtual primary care shows patients who’ve used it, like it. Now, how will insurers respond?
Walgreens-backed VillageMD eyes medical group acquisition: Walgreens’ interest in a merger with Summit Health aligns with its plans to capitalize on outpatient care.
Health systems join forces on a turnkey digital health solution: We explore why disruptors should have their eyes on the development of a new virtual and at-home care company.
Frictionless billing isn’t fiction in healthcare: We unpack Banner-Aetna’s announcement on a new frictionless billing program for its members.
YouTube calls on docs to share expert knowledge: The video hosting platform’s latest move to combat health misinformation comes at a critical time.
Walmart Health expands clinics in Florida: We look at why 16 new health centers won’t be a gamechanger.
Digital health startups to watch: This week, we spotlight patient recruitment platform SubjectWell and virtual MSK company RightMove on the back of fresh funding hauls.
Teladoc’s double-edged Q3 earnings are in: We review how the company fared this past quarter and examine how its mental health entity will be a swing factor for 2023.
On today's episode, we discuss why telemental health is taking off, the main players in the space, and what's going on with teleprescriptions. "In Other News," we talk about people's relationship with price shopping for healthcare services and why healthcare providers are continuing to invest in tech despite the tough macroeconomic conditions. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Lisa Phillips and Rajiv Leventhal.
Healthcare is hurting patients’ wallets: Medical bills have put almost half of US adults in debt and younger millennials are struggling the most.
Are health systems turning to Big Tech for digital health? Healthcare providers have specific software investment priorities for the next year. We explore if Big Tech players’ digital health capabilities are meeting those needs.