Patient Access

Babylon became a strategic investor in Higi, the maker of health-checking kiosks found in groceries and pharmacies, in May 2020.

Investment will help the company raise awareness of its product in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

German startup seeks to tackle shortage of dermatologic care in country's largest healthtech Series A raise.

A postponed launch and technical hurdles have hampered the testing phase of digital prescriptions in Germany, and the country now enters a prolonged piloting phase at the start of 2022.

According to a study published in JMIR, providers are generally positive about remote therapy and tele-rehabilitation, but they need more training and support to overcome obstacles like technology hurdles and practical concerns.

Researchers did not find a significant reduction in the rate of hospitalizations between participants in the standard care group and those in the digital intervention group. 

As another pandemic year ends, leaders in the digital health space reflect on what the industry has learned in 2021.

More payers launched virtual-first plans, insurtechs went public, and the digital mental health space brought in plenty of funding dollars this year.

After pioneering in stroke assessment, the investment will be directed to new therapeutic areas for lung fibrosis and cancer.

Digital health leaders and execs discuss whether funding will continue at the same rapid pace next year.