Digital Health Ecosystem Series, Part 2: Enabling Incumbents: Top 4 Reasons for Health Insurers to Build Digital Health Ecosystems
Digital health ecosystems are disrupting the way insurers engage and deliver services to customers. Those willing to create or participate in an ecosystem will unlock value for all stakeholders. There are four main reasons why insurers are building digital health ecosystems. These include reducing claims cost, new member acquisitions and retention, attract new clients, and Learn more...
Digital Health Ecosystem Series, Part 1: Enabling incumbents: building digital health ecosystems to unlock value for insurers
As digital ecosystems are disrupting the insurance industry, they are quickly shifting from nice-to-have to must-have platforms for insurers. Insurers who build digital health ecosystems have the opportunity to improve their member experience, drive healthcare value, reduce claim costs, and remain competitive in the changing landscape. Join us for this digital health ecosystem series as Learn more...
How Kenkou’s SDK for apps is revolutionizing heartbeat measurement. Interview with Matthias Puls, CEO of Kenkou.
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. 80% of cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing behaviour risk factors as early as possible. Digital biomarkers can provide vital data measurement that is relevant for preventive personalized cardiovascular care. Together with Matthias Puls, CEO of Kenkou, a Learn more...
How digital therapeutics are reshaping the standard of care in mental health. Interview with Hannes Klöpper, CEO of HelloBetter.
There are millions of people worldwide who suffer from some form of mental illness but have no access to effective care in a timely manner. The pandemic has accelerated the need for on demand evidence-based self-help mental health DTx and behavioural health programs to improve population’s wellbeing. What is the reality check in this rapidly Learn more...
Drawing the curtain on innovation theatrics – Do startup accelerators have more bark than bite?
The accelerator model has become a popular innovation vehicle for many corporates looking to connect with startups. If done right, these programs can deliver substantial upside to both parties as startups receive the resources and funding to scale while corporates access new technologies and business models. However, accelerators have often fallen short of this ideal Learn more...
Launching regulated SaMD and DTx in months – Mission Possible! Interview with Kal Patel, MD, CEO & Co-Founder of BrightInsight.
Digital health presented biopharma and medtech companies with an opportunity to design new commercial models by venturing into partnerships to accelerate clinical trials, offer personalized DTx, and improve adherence within the swim lanes of their core businesses. Leveraging digital technologies, minimizing risk and accelerating time to market in a regulatory compliant environment is crucial for Learn more...
Digital health has grown in the wake of COVID-19… but which segments were most impacted?
One year into the pandemic, some industries have benefited from the shift to a remote-first approach – including digital health. But even within this industry, not all subsegments have been affected equally. Which business models within digital health have experienced the most growth? And which continue to have high potential, even after the COVID pandemic Learn more...
Why are digital therapeutic companies not connecting to the traditional healthcare system by integrating with an EMR.
Currently, the world of the traditional EMR system and the world of digital therapeutic companies (DTx) do not integrate, and the reason is that there are significant barriers preventing integration. There are four main barriers today that prevent further integration. A new approach is needed. When looking at EMR integration, there are two worlds. On Learn more...
How covid-19 took the global digital health industry by surprise
Around the world, the digital health industry largely underestimated the positive impact that the COVID-19 pandemic would have on their business. R2G released a new survey summarizing these impacts, and other changes in the industry since the beginning of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted lives, societies, and economies around the world. Seemingly overnight, Learn more...