A patient-focused AI system: A smartphone test harnesses AI to predict and detect falls among lower-limb amputees. It’s an example of how AI can directly benefit patients and reduce complications.
We detail what the acquisition could mean for each healthcare giant’s strategy.
Wider wearables acceptance due to wellness benefits: Smartwatches and trackers are helping consumers track their vitals. A majority of users say the devices help improve fitness and health.
China’s loss is Vietnam’s gain: Apple is diversifying production into Southeast Asia as US relations with China deteriorate. Confidence in Vietnam’s production scalability could accelerate the shift away from China.
We detail nurse staffing solution Incredible Health’s latest $80M raise, and explore what it means for similar startups.
We unpack the potential for cheaper consumer health devices as the FDA makes hearing aids directly available.
Meditation app Calm laid off 20% of its staff, including marketing employees. We detail why advertising costs are becoming difficult for health tech companies to maintain.
Amazon and CVS Caremark are among the top online pharmacies as consumers look to save time and money on their meds—which will outlast the period of economic uncertainty.
On today's episode, we discuss how a person's health is driven by social determinants and some examples of investments in health programs and their outcomes. "In Other News," we talk about why Amazon bought One Medical and why CVS is interested in acquiring Signify Health. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Lisa Phillips and Rajiv Leventhal.