The hottest Digital Health Substack posts right now

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Privacy Paranoia and the NHS app

Rory’s Always On Newsletter • 1150 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Data Privacy Patient rights Digital Health Government Policy
  1. Data protection concerns are slowing down important updates in the NHS. It's essential to modernize the system to serve patients better.
  2. Public fear over data sharing often outweighs the potential benefits for healthcare, like early cancer detection.
  3. Other countries, like Sweden, show that we can provide better digital health tools without excessive fear of data issues. It's time to move forward and improve our health services.

⚡️ Top 10 news of the week

digitalhealthinsider • 19 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital Health Healthcare Innovation Health Technology Health Policy
  1. Waltz is working on making prescription care cheaper and easier using AI technology. They aim to help consumers make better choices about their healthcare.
  2. There's a growing gap between what virtual health services offer and what people want. This disconnect could affect how healthcare evolves in the future.
  3. Health tech startups are facing challenges after a surge in funding during the pandemic. Many may need to merge or consolidate to survive in the changing market.

⚡️ Top 10 news of the week

digitalhealthinsider • 39 implied HN points • 18 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital Health Healthcare Trends Health tech Data Privacy Investment
  1. Health tech investments are looking better in 2024, suggesting a recovery in the market. This may lead to more innovative solutions in healthcare.
  2. Companies like Oshi Health and Eleanor Health are raising significant funds to improve virtual care and substance use treatment. This shows a growing focus on essential health services.
  3. Google has launched an AI tool for healthcare that is now available for everyone. This could make it easier for people to find health information quickly.

⚡️ Top 10 news of the week

digitalhealthinsider • 39 implied HN points • 04 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Digital Health Healthcare Trends Privacy issues Data Protection Tech Innovations
  1. Many healthcare organizations are facing challenges with ransomware attacks, which is a serious concern for data safety.
  2. Having a strong focus on data protection and compliance can help healthcare companies manage these risks better.
  3. Staying updated on healthcare trends and conferences is important for those involved in the industry.
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No more letters from the hospital

Rory’s Always On Newsletter • 1448 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.

#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 • 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.

COVID-19 digital contact tracing worked - heed the lessons

Digital Epidemiology • 39 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital Health Public Health Data Privacy Pandemic response Technology development
  1. Many European governments were not interested in privacy-preserving digital contact tracing.
  2. Digital contact tracing showed that privacy preservation and fighting a pandemic can go hand in hand.
  3. There is a lack of investment in digital contact tracing technology despite its potential benefits.

Tracking Myself

coreygarvey • 59 implied HN points • 19 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital Health Mindfulness Self-Improvement
  1. The author uses various tracking tools like Strava, Garmin, MyFitnessPal, and Zero to monitor personal data such as exercise, eating habits, and fasting.
  2. The author is interested in centralizing data about attention and internet usage to improve productivity and overall happiness.
  3. The author plans to create a unified dashboard to analyze habits comprehensively, including factors like diet, leisure activities, and their impact on decision-making.

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.

The Future of Weight Loss Management Companies

Discharge Summary • 0 implied HN points • 17 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Digital Health Fitness Healthcare Trends
  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.

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.