Consumer

Oura Ring
By  Jessica Hagen 05:20 pm October 31, 2024
Health tracking ring maker Oura announced it has agreed to acquire data company Sparta Science, which offers a platform that collects and analyzes health and performance information. Oura will leverage Sparta Science’s Trinsic data platform to expand its B2B offerings. The company says the acquisition will enhance its Oura Teams platform to serve enterprise, healthcare and government customers. ...
Physical therapist working with a patient
By  Nathan Eddy 02:17 pm October 29, 2024
Healthcare tech company Medbridge announced the acquisition of AI-powered motion capture startup Rehab Boost, which provides real-time body movement analysis and feedback to help patients and providers undergoing rehabilitation treatment. Medbridge, based in Seattle, will reposition Rehab Boost as Medbridge Motion Capture, which will form a core element of the company’s AI-driven movement...
Mark Cuban
By  Jessica Hagen 10:34 am October 29, 2024
Mark Cuban says it is vital for government officials to consider and understand the hierarchy when it comes to the prescription drug market and evaluating and setting laws around drug pricing.  "To me, it's all about transparency. In the drug market, and across healthcare, the opacity allows the biggest players to influence pricing and effectively find arbitrage points," Cuban told MobiHealthNews...
Truck driver standing in front of a semi-truck while holding a clipboard
By  Jessica Hagen 09:00 am October 29, 2024
Trucker's Body Shop has announced the launch of a comprehensive digital health platform focused on addressing the specific health needs of American truckers.  The company's telehealth platform is tailored to truck drivers who often have mobile and demanding schedules and extends to drivers' friends and family. The platform, designed for individuals on the go, delivers assistance for weight...
Healthcare provider standing in a clinic next to a patient while looking at a tablet
By  Jessica Hagen 05:40 pm October 25, 2024
PeopleOne Health, a hybrid care provider focused on preventative care, announced the closing of up to $32.3 million in Series B funding led by GV (Google Ventures) with participation from Transcarent CEO Glen Tullman and other investors.  WHAT IT DOES The Pennsylvania-based company is an employer-focused, value-based primary care provider, offering patients hybrid access to primary care...
Doctor sitting at a desk while looking at a computer screen
By  Nathan Eddy 03:11 pm October 25, 2024
Pharmaceutical company Tolmar has partnered with direct-to-consumer telehealth company UpScriptHealth to provide telehealth consultations for Jatenzo, an oral testosterone-replacement therapy (TRT) for adult men. Tolmar, which acquired Jatenzo in 2022, is positioning the TRT treatment as suited for patients who lack testosterone or have low testosterone levels due to hypogonadism or other medical...
Surgeons standing around an operating table performing surgery
By  Anthony Vecchione 01:45 pm October 25, 2024
Tech-enabled transplant company CareDx announced a strategic partnership with Dovetail Genomics to push the next wave of innovation in human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotyping for organ and stem cell transplant matching. The partnership will enable HLA labs to take part in an early access program utilizing CareDx's NGS-based AlloSeq Tx 17 HLA typing solution that will include Dovetail Genomics'...
Person sitting on their ouch while holding their cane
By  Jessica Hagen 01:18 pm October 25, 2024
OneStep, which offers a smartphone-enabled motion analysis tool, announced it has secured $36 million in funding. Team8 and Vintage Investment Partners coled the funding round, with participation from existing investors Aleph, 10D and LionBird.  WHAT IT DOES The New York-based company offers AI-enabled motion-analysis technology that utilizes smartphone sensors to analyze one's gait. The offering...
Person sitting in a chair in a home smiling while looking at a tablet
By  Anthony Vecchione 06:54 pm October 24, 2024
Teletherapy company Talkspace entered into a strategic partnership with Wisdo Health, a social health and peer-support platform centered on combating loneliness.  The collaboration aims to increase access to mental health resources for people older than 65 while lowering healthcare costs, boosting member engagement and addressing the escalating mental health crisis that is pervasive among older...
Person walking down the street while looking at their phone
By  Jessica Hagen 05:16 pm October 23, 2024
Infinitus Systems, which utilizes AI to automate manual healthcare-related phone calls, announced it scored $51.5 million in Series C funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, bringing its total raise to $102.9 million. Andreessen and Memorial Hermann Health System joined existing investors GV (Google Ventures), Coatue and Kleiner Perkins.   Scott Kupor, managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, joined...