Hospitals face some of the most daunting digital challenges: an unprecedented growth in unstructured data, the need to standardize IT platforms, and increases in sophisticated cyber threats. On top of that, hospitals are also facing pressure to deliver digital care.[1] […]
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Vida Health: Marrying Data with Real Person Guidance
Vida health matches your personal data with an in-person expert to give you personalized health advice and coaching.
Health Catalyst: Solving Data in Healthcare
Health Catalyst is a rare story of success in the difficult area of cataloguing and translation of healthcare data into actionable insight.
Under Armour’s Transition to a Data-Driven Fitness Lifestyle Company – Will it Pay Off?
In 2013, Under Armour took a big bet in the data technology space and acquired a suite of companies worth over $700m. Kevin Plank, CEO of Under Armour, aimed that data-driven technology would lead Under Armour to generate up to $7.5bn of revenue by fiscal year end 2018. Will his bet pay off?
ZocDoc: Finding a doctor when you need one!
Patients wait an average of 24 days to schedule an appointment with a doctor in U.S. cities. This is a 30% jump from 2014 and has been driven by doctor shortages, aging baby boomers, and greater insurance penetration (thanks to […]
Can a 69 billion$ acquisition save CVS against Amazon disruption?
CVS recently announced the acquisition of U.S. health insurer Aetna Inc for $69 billion, with the goal to introduce lower-cost medical services in pharmacies. Will the move stop CVS stock price decline as Amazon threatens to enter the pharmaceutical market?
Psious – Using VR exposure therapy to overcome fears & anxiety disorders
Psious is a behavioral health technology company. Founded in 2013, it provides a virtual reality platform – Psious Toolsuite – aimed at improving mental health treatment through SAAS offering.
Propeller Health: Using Data to Help Patients Manage Their Respiratory Health
Propeller Health helps patients manage their asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a 'smart inhaler' sensor attachment linked to a data-driven mobile app,