2019 is set to be another significant year for healthtech so, to kick off the year, I wanted to ask some of my peers about what they expect to see over the next 12 months. Here are their predictions for seven trends to watch in the year ahead.
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One More Reason To Lose Those Extra Pounds: Cut Your Cancer Risk
Many common cancers are seen more frequently in overweight and obese adults. A recent study identified which states carry this increased burden.
CVS CEO Merlo: We’re Already Rolling Out New Services For Aetna Members
CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo said the drugstore giant and Aetna are “already rolling out” new services and programs to improve care for patients with chronic conditions.
Global M&A Slips Despite Record Private Equity Activity
Intensifying trade tensions, political instability, and increased regulatory scrutiny took their toll on global M&A activity in 2018. The number of deals struck over the year fell slightly for the first time since 2010 to 19,232 after steadily rising f…
Billionaire Doctor Patrick Soon-Shiong Shares New Details On His Latest Cancer-Fighting Company—And How It’s Tied To His Other Firms
The dream for a new cancer treatment is big, but Soon-Shiong’s public companies have not fared well in the markets beyond their initial IPOs.
Blue Apron Bets On Dieters In Weight Watchers Partnership
Blue Apron’s new partnership with Weight Watchers is its last hope to make the company profitable this year. African Americans looking for mealtime solutions is an attractive consumer group for Blue Apron, since the The Selig Center’s expected buying p…
Walgreens: Humana Clinic JV Has To ‘Make A Profit By Itself’
Walgreens Boots Alliance said its joint venture with Humana to develop senior health clinics has to “standalone and make a profit by itself” to be successful in the long-term.
Digital Healthcare Growth Drivers In 2019
The sleeping giants have awakened. The digital transformation of healthcare will be fueled by big companies driving down costs and improving patient engagement. Look for increased pharma investment, improving regulatory position, payer engagement and t…
2019: The Year Of Hope
Bonnie J. Addario, lung cancer survivor and founder of the Addario Lung Cancer Foundation, reveals the one word that is present in every cancer journey and outlines the possibilities for the lung cancer community in the near year.
Are Blockchains Good For Your Health?
Is there evidence that blockchains are good for health? Can we evaluate the technology in the same way we measure other treatment modalities?
