This week, the FTC ordered Cerebral to pay a $7 million fine, accusing the company of mishandling users’ sensitive health data and misleading consumers about cancellation policies. Experts agree that other virtual healthcare providers need to work on their legal and compliance strategies in order to avoid a similar fate.
In addition to panel discussions around some of the hottest topics in healthcare transformation, there is also a startup pitch contest, a presentation on government funding for startups and networking opportunities.
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
Two Chairs, a startup offering hybrid behavioral health care, closed a $72 million Series C funding round. The company’s focus on measuring outcomes and dedication to care quality assurance are two key factors that differentiate it from other mental health startups, CEO Alex Katz said.
Atlantic Health System announced that it is adopting FeelBetter’s technology for polypharmacy patient management. The health system is now using the startup’s personalized medication management platform across its three ACOs.
Pharmaceutical companies use Feel Therapeutics’ technology to monitor the mental state of participants in clinical trials of behavioral medications. But the startup envisions its technology eventually also finding a place as a part of clinical care.
These health tech companies focused on the consumer and self-insured employer market will take part in the MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect contest May 21-22 in Chicago. Register today!
This eBook, in collaboration with Care Logistics, details how hospitals and health systems can facilitate more effective decision-making by operationalizing elevated awareness.
Seaport Therapeutics’ drug candidates are delivered through the lymphatic system, an approach that could overcome some limitations of neuropsychiatric medicines, including products from Sage Therapeutics. The startup stems from the research of PureTech Health.
The finalists for the Payer/Provider track are applying their health tech solutions to addressing burnout and operational efficiency.
UPMC researchers published a study demonstrating the efficacy of Pip Care, a surgical app and healthcare coaching platform. The research showed patients who used Pip Care reduced their hospital stay by nearly a day and cut in half their risk of readmission within a week of surgery compared to those who didn't.
There are four things that entrepreneurs need to demonstrate to investors to have fundraising success: a large total addressable market, strong unit economics and product-market fit, a world-class team, and a compelling plan for the future.
The TSX Venture Exchange has a strong history of helping early-stage health and life sciences companies raise patient capital for research and development.
Diagonal Therapeutics develops agonist antibodies to treat rare cardiovascular conditions. Using artificial intelligence, the startup’s technology sorts through billions of antibody/receptor combinations to identify the ones that reactivate signaling pathways lost to disease.
Biolinq raked in $58 million in capital this week. The company is developing a wearable patch that uses electrochemical sensors to measure a person’s glucose levels from the intradermal space just beneath the surface of their skin.
Check out news from Alpha Sophia, Biolinq, EarliTec Diagnostics, and Nourish.
Antibody specialist Genmab makes most of its money from drugs developed and commercialized by partners. Acquiring ProfoundBio brings antibody drug conjugates that Genmab can develop on its own as it continues diversifying its business beyond strategic alliances.
Providence spun out its fourth digital health startup: Praia Health, a platform designed to build stronger relationships with patients by personalizing their healthcare journeys and connecting them to relevant resources and services. The startup also announced the closing of a $20 million Series A funding round led by Frist Cressey Ventures.