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What residents in Germany need to know about the electronic patient file

The e-patient file will digitally store patients' health information, improving accessibility and management.

Wes Streeting unveils plans for patient passports' to hold all medical records

Wes Streeting proposes portable digital medical records for NHS patients, aiming to enhance access and speed up care, while ensuring data privacy.

What residents in Germany need to know about the electronic patient file

The e-patient file will digitally store patients' health information, improving accessibility and management.

Wes Streeting unveils plans for patient passports' to hold all medical records

Wes Streeting proposes portable digital medical records for NHS patients, aiming to enhance access and speed up care, while ensuring data privacy.
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Are we swiping right on loneliness? Time to log off and reclaim real connections

Logging off and engaging with reality can be a healthy counterbalance to increased digital engagement, especially recognized post-COVID-19.

Trialbee Sees Significant Growth While Focusing on Innovation in Patient Recruitment

Trialbee reported a 60% increase in net revenue in 2023, reflecting strong demand for its patient recruitment services despite a reported loss.
#medtech

Top Trends in the European Digital Health/AI Market | Data Matters Privacy Blog

Digital health technologies are rapidly transforming drug development and healthcare delivery, with strong growth despite regulatory challenges.

Lapsi is rebooting the stethoscope as a health tracking data platform | TechCrunch

Lapsi Health's FDA-approved digital stethoscope represents progress in consumerization within the medtech industry.

Top Trends in the European Digital Health/AI Market | Data Matters Privacy Blog

Digital health technologies are rapidly transforming drug development and healthcare delivery, with strong growth despite regulatory challenges.

Lapsi is rebooting the stethoscope as a health tracking data platform | TechCrunch

Lapsi Health's FDA-approved digital stethoscope represents progress in consumerization within the medtech industry.
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#funding
from Fortune
3 weeks ago
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Maven is now valued at $1.7 billion

Maven's valuation demonstrates significant growth potential in the women's health sector despite challenges in the broader digital health market.

Sober Sidekick by Empathy Health Technologies Secures $2.8 Million in Seed Funding

Empathy Health Technologies raised $2.8 million to expand its Sober Sidekick app, targeting support in addiction recovery with significant user growth.

Munich-based XO Life bags 7M - Silicon Canals

XO Life has secured €7M funding to expand its digital health platform, ImpactMonitor, enhancing patient support and international growth.

Maven is now valued at $1.7 billion

Maven's valuation demonstrates significant growth potential in the women's health sector despite challenges in the broader digital health market.

Sober Sidekick by Empathy Health Technologies Secures $2.8 Million in Seed Funding

Empathy Health Technologies raised $2.8 million to expand its Sober Sidekick app, targeting support in addiction recovery with significant user growth.

Munich-based XO Life bags 7M - Silicon Canals

XO Life has secured €7M funding to expand its digital health platform, ImpactMonitor, enhancing patient support and international growth.
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#ai-in-healthcare

Dutch startup targets remote patient monitoring with its smart stethoscope

Lapsi Health launches Keikku, a digital stethoscope, enhancing diagnostics with AI-enabled insights by listening to body sounds.

Hackathon sparks digital, AI solutions to improve health care

Innovative ideas for health care challenges were developed at a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health hackathon using digital health and AI.

Dutch startup targets remote patient monitoring with its smart stethoscope

Lapsi Health launches Keikku, a digital stethoscope, enhancing diagnostics with AI-enabled insights by listening to body sounds.

Hackathon sparks digital, AI solutions to improve health care

Innovative ideas for health care challenges were developed at a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health hackathon using digital health and AI.
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#startups

Exclusive: Diabetes startup Omada Health has confidentially filed its S-1 to go public

Omada Health has confidentially filed for an IPO, indicating a significant step towards public markets for healthcare startups.

How Can Digital Health Startups Stand Out In Today's Landscape?

Startups need to prove quick ROI and demonstrate improved outcomes to successfully fundraise in the current digital health funding environment.

Exclusive: Diabetes startup Omada Health has confidentially filed its S-1 to go public

Omada Health has confidentially filed for an IPO, indicating a significant step towards public markets for healthcare startups.

How Can Digital Health Startups Stand Out In Today's Landscape?

Startups need to prove quick ROI and demonstrate improved outcomes to successfully fundraise in the current digital health funding environment.
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#screen-time

I monitored my friends' phones. What I saw horrified me.

The Clearspace app aims to help users reduce screen time by enforcing limits on app access and fostering accountability through social sharing.

France to trial ban on mobile phones at school for children under 15

France is trialing a mobile phone ban in schools for children up to 15 years old to promote healthier development.

I monitored my friends' phones. What I saw horrified me.

The Clearspace app aims to help users reduce screen time by enforcing limits on app access and fostering accountability through social sharing.

France to trial ban on mobile phones at school for children under 15

France is trialing a mobile phone ban in schools for children up to 15 years old to promote healthier development.
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#weightwatchers

WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani is leaving the company

Sima Sistani's departure marks a pivotal shift for WeightWatchers, reflecting challenges and transformation in the digital health landscape.

WeightWatchers Is Now Prescribing Weight Loss Drugs

WeightWatchers is transforming into a digital health company by launching WeightWatchers Clinic, offering weight loss management through telehealth and prescribing medications.
WeightWatchers hopes to shift the conversation around obesity by emphasizing clinical solutions like medications instead of just lifestyle interventions.

WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani is leaving the company

Sima Sistani's departure marks a pivotal shift for WeightWatchers, reflecting challenges and transformation in the digital health landscape.

WeightWatchers Is Now Prescribing Weight Loss Drugs

WeightWatchers is transforming into a digital health company by launching WeightWatchers Clinic, offering weight loss management through telehealth and prescribing medications.
WeightWatchers hopes to shift the conversation around obesity by emphasizing clinical solutions like medications instead of just lifestyle interventions.
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#health-technology

Would you prefer to get bad health news from an app or a doctor? | CBC News

Patients increasingly learn about serious diagnoses online, often without proper support from healthcare providers, leading to emotional distress.

Digital Health: what does it mean for your rights and freedoms

Governments are using digital technologies to improve healthcare delivery through enhanced data collection and analysis.

Would you prefer to get bad health news from an app or a doctor? | CBC News

Patients increasingly learn about serious diagnoses online, often without proper support from healthcare providers, leading to emotional distress.

Digital Health: what does it mean for your rights and freedoms

Governments are using digital technologies to improve healthcare delivery through enhanced data collection and analysis.
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#mental-health

Laboratories to Optimize Digital Health

Fostering partnerships between researchers and digital health developers is key for improving digital mental health interventions.

Does Text Therapy Really Work?

Text therapy is as effective as traditional methods for mental health care, offering a convenient option for patients.

Laboratories to Optimize Digital Health

Fostering partnerships between researchers and digital health developers is key for improving digital mental health interventions.

Does Text Therapy Really Work?

Text therapy is as effective as traditional methods for mental health care, offering a convenient option for patients.
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#healthcare-innovation

Six NHS schemes that could help fix the health service

The NHS is undergoing significant reforms to enhance service delivery and patient care by leveraging technology and community outreach.

Leader Spotlight: Redefining digital health, with Maximilian Maile - LogRocket Blog

Maximilian Maile is Senior Vice President of Digital Health at Parkview Health, leading the digital transformation journey in healthcare.
Parkview Health redefines digital health to provide care outside traditional healthcare settings via innovative technology.

Six NHS schemes that could help fix the health service

The NHS is undergoing significant reforms to enhance service delivery and patient care by leveraging technology and community outreach.

Leader Spotlight: Redefining digital health, with Maximilian Maile - LogRocket Blog

Maximilian Maile is Senior Vice President of Digital Health at Parkview Health, leading the digital transformation journey in healthcare.
Parkview Health redefines digital health to provide care outside traditional healthcare settings via innovative technology.
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from Psychology Today
1 month ago

How Wearable Technology Can Worsen Health Anxiety

Wearable technology can lead to fixation and anxiety about health rather than promoting awareness of the present moment.

Noom Names Chief Brand Officer Amid GLP-1 Expansion

Noom is entering the off-label weight loss drug market, combining behavioral programs with prescription options.
Rachel Mahoney has been appointed as Noom's Chief Brand Officer to enhance brand strategy.
Noom's compounded GLP-1 product reflects its response to rising obesity and high drug prices.
from Fortune Well
1 month ago

Wellness leader Deepak Chopra launched an AI digital twin that gives his advice on everything 'from sex to spirituality'

Chopra is using AI to reach a billion people, promoting a healthier and more joyful world.

Most people in favour of being able to access medical records online in future, new survey reveals

Public readiness for engaging digitally in health management is high, with many believing online records will enhance their healthcare experience.

A toilet seat being tested by UMass Chan Medical School could help address chronic diseases. Here's how.

The 'Heart Seat' project aims to use smart toilet technology to remotely monitor chronic diseases through biometric data collection.

UScellular Launches Family Talk And Text Plan

UScellular launched a Family Talk & Text Plan for families, promoting basic connectivity and healthier digital habits without excessive internet access.
#venture-capital

Growth or Profitability: Which One Do Investors Care More About?

Investors value growth but penalize deeply unprofitable companies.
Service components in digital health startups can impact profitability metrics during growth phases.

10 of the most exciting digital health startups of 2024, according to VCs | TechCrunch

VCs find challenges in digital health investments post-COVID, though some startups like Abridge show promise.

Growth or Profitability: Which One Do Investors Care More About?

Investors value growth but penalize deeply unprofitable companies.
Service components in digital health startups can impact profitability metrics during growth phases.

10 of the most exciting digital health startups of 2024, according to VCs | TechCrunch

VCs find challenges in digital health investments post-COVID, though some startups like Abridge show promise.
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Make all health records paperless, accessible to patients digitally by 2028: report

Canada's handling of health records is outdated and impacting patient care.

How software solutions revolutionise healthcare

The digital health market is expected to reach $193.7 billion in revenue by 2024.
Software solutions for healthcare offer enhanced data management and improved patient care.
#digital health

I Was a Tech Addict And Then I Got Digital Dementia

Excessive use of digital technology can lead to symptoms of digital dementia such as brain fog and memory loss.
Finding a balance between digital and analogue activities is important for maintaining mental and physical health.
Jessica Elefante's journey highlights the need to prioritize personal well-being over excessive use of digital technology.

James Paterek Discusses the Digital Revolution in Healthcare: A Prescription for the Future - The Village Voice

Telehealth is a leading benefit of digitization, allowing providers to meet with patients virtually and save time and costs.
Remote patient monitoring is transforming outpatient care, allowing providers to track recovery in real-time and provide inpatient treatment to higher-risk patients.
Mobile health applications and wearable health gadgets are improving costs and efficiency for healthcare facilities and providers.

I Was a Tech Addict And Then I Got Digital Dementia

Excessive use of digital technology can lead to symptoms of digital dementia such as brain fog and memory loss.
Finding a balance between digital and analogue activities is important for maintaining mental and physical health.
Jessica Elefante's journey highlights the need to prioritize personal well-being over excessive use of digital technology.

James Paterek Discusses the Digital Revolution in Healthcare: A Prescription for the Future - The Village Voice

Telehealth is a leading benefit of digitization, allowing providers to meet with patients virtually and save time and costs.
Remote patient monitoring is transforming outpatient care, allowing providers to track recovery in real-time and provide inpatient treatment to higher-risk patients.
Mobile health applications and wearable health gadgets are improving costs and efficiency for healthcare facilities and providers.
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UK's healthcare AI firm Huma secures 73.3M from AstraZeneca, Hitachi Ventures, others - Silicon Canals

Huma secured $80M in Series D funding with notable investors like AstraZeneca and Bayer, totaling over $300M raised.
Huma launched Huma Cloud Platform, aiming to revolutionize digital health initiatives by reducing time and cost for developing projects.

Khosla-backed Marble, built by former Headway founders, offers affordable group therapy for teens | TechCrunch

Adolescent mental health challenges are on the rise in the US, with potential contributors being social media, pandemic isolation, and a shortage of mental health professionals.
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