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No more letters from the hospital

Rory’s Always On Newsletter • 1434 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare Digital Health Patient Care Medical Technology
  1. DrDoctor is transforming hospital appointments by making them digital through smartphones.
  2. Digitizing appointments reduces costs, inefficiencies, and improves the overall experience for patients.
  3. The shift towards digital appointments has the potential to lead to more innovative healthcare services and patient engagement.

Is private equity going to come to digital health’s rescue?

Second Opinion • 412 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital Health Private Equity Market Analysis Market Dynamics
  1. Private equity firms are hesitant to make deals in digital health due to post-pandemic fund performance and concerns about the current portfolio's growth potential.
  2. Many potential deals in digital health have complications, making private equity firms cautious and preferring to wait for better opportunities.
  3. Profitability is a key focus for private equity, leading to a scarcity of profitable companies in the health-tech sector and contributing to the hesitation in making investments.
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#47 🍩 What the Health - A VC fund buys a hospital, Elon puts brain implants in humans & we're all eating millions of microplastics

What the Health?! • 78 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Health tech Digital Health Medical Research
  1. A VC fund bought a hospital, Elon Musk implanted brain chips in humans, and we are consuming millions of microplastics.
  2. Important updates in the health tech and innovation space, including funding reports, startup news, and noteworthy events.
  3. Exciting developments such as breakthroughs in diabetes treatment, presence of microplastics in protein sources, and advancements in cancer detection through blood tests.

⚡️ Top 10 news of the week

digitalhealthinsider • 58 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital Health
  1. Weekly curated list of relevant links on Digital Health News is available on digitalhealthinsider.org
  2. Highlighted company Superpower focuses on providing comprehensive longevity systems for improved personal health
  3. Key updates in the digital healthcare sector include healthcare bankruptcies, state of digital health report, and healthcare CFO trends

⚡️ Top 10 news of the week

digitalhealthinsider • 39 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital Health Healthcare Industry
  1. Stay informed about the latest news and developments in the digital healthcare sector through curated lists like Top 10 news of the week.
  2. Explore companies like Mavida Health that offer specialized support for mental health needs of moms.
  3. Discover upcoming events and startups making waves in the healthcare industry, like Ambience Healthcare raising $70 million in funding.

Future of Digital health products with AI first strategy

healthviva • 39 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness AI Digital Health Healthcare Industry Data Analysis Medical Technology
  1. AI-powered digital health products can revolutionize healthcare by improving patient care and reducing costs.
  2. Key trends in the future of digital health products include personalizing healthcare with AI and automating tasks to free up healthcare professionals.
  3. Challenges in developing AI-powered digital health products include the lack of data and regulatory hurdles, despite opportunities for AI to enhance patient care, reduce costs, and improve healthcare delivery.

The Future of Weight Loss Management Companies

Discharge Summary • 0 implied HN points • 17 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Digital Health Fitness
  1. 2023 saw the rise of GLP-1s in weight loss management, sparking a rush for companies to supply these drugs.
  2. Companies in the weight loss industry are facing challenges with sustainability, high costs, and supply chain issues.
  3. Different business models are emerging, with some focusing on drug prescriptions, while others opt for non-drug approaches like digital health services.

Amazon’s Health Ecosystem

Discharge Summary • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital Health Health data
  1. Amazon is expanding its reach in the healthcare space by launching a new Health Conditions Program.
  2. Amazon's Health Conditions Program benefits customers by providing access to digital health products through insurance information sharing.
  3. Amazon's strategy to build a healthcare ecosystem with various services like virtual care, primary care, and pharmacy products positions them to lead the market.

Healthcare as a Service

Discharge Summary • 0 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital Health Primary Care Healthcare system Subscription services Patient Care
  1. Unbundling primary care can improve user experience but may lead to fragmentation and cost increase.
  2. New healthcare companies are redesigning primary care to enhance user experience, similar to Apple's approach.
  3. Fixing healthcare systems may involve transitioning users from specialized services to comprehensive care through partnerships.

Does this computer make me look fat?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jun 14
🕹 Technology Internet Digital Health Online Culture Social media
  1. The internet is full of wicked things like the creepy character Slender Man, started as an internet meme but turned into a real-life horror story.
  2. Desktop computers, thought to be outdated, surprisingly seem to be making a comeback in the era of cloud computing, showing that tech trends can be unpredictable.
  3. Too much time spent on computers can contribute to weight gain; taking regular breaks from digital screens could help with weight management.