Category: digital health

Hoag launches mobile app, premium subscription service

A California health system has launched a mobile app and premium subscription service — complete with health coaching and personalized care coordination — to accompany its new virtual care center, a move the organization said will make patient care mor…

Digital health startup lands $20M funding

A digital health startup that provides teletherapy to students raised $20 million in series A funding May 25.

VMware acquired in $61B deal

VMware, an enterprise software maker that works with several health systems, was acquired May 26 by semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom for $61 billion.

Amazon, Tufts Medicine launch digital health ecosystem

Boston-based Tufts Medicine worked with Amazon to move its entire digital healthcare ecosystem, including its Epic EHR infrastructure, to Amazon Web Services, according to a May 24 press release. 

‘Buy now pay later’ healthcare startup gets $110M in funding

Walnut, a “buy now pay later” healthcare startup, recently received a $110 million investment.

Google, U of Oregon to study health effects of smartphones

Is smartphone use good for your health? It’s a not quite age-old debate that researchers from Google and the University of Oregon intend to help settle.

Digital health coalition advocates for health equity

Partners across healthcare, academia and patient advocacy groups launched a coalition to address equity through digital health.

What tech leaders consider before investing in digital health companies

Health systems have increased their presence in investing in digital health companies by creating venture funds to back promising digital health innovations, but for those startups to ink financial investments, they need to provide validation, scalabil…

‘Equity isn’t just a buzzword,’ digital health alliance leader says

A first-of-its-kind digital health coalition is coming together to address health disparities.

UVA Health’s app helps patients continue opioid recovery program

Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health’s app, which offers patients struggling with opioid addiction easy access to providers and other forms of support, kept most patients engaged in their treatment recovery programs.