MedCity INVEST
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Health IT, Devices & Diagnostics, Health Tech
Digital tech for mental care grows as way to help patients navigate health deserts
The need for mental health services continues to strain the ability of the healthcare system to respond. New technologies are helping to improve patient access to care, and a panel at the MedCity INVEST conference in Chicago discussed the challenges and opportunities for these services.
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Increasing connectivity to address health disparities requires more than expanding broadband access
The broadband expansion, especially in rural areas, will allow more people to access telehealth. But a panel at MedCity INVEST in Chicago said that’s not enough to tackle the social determinants of health.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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Artificial Intelligence, Health Tech
Beyond the hype: AI continues to gain traction amid the pandemic
Where once the promise of artificial intelligence for healthcare seemed to be more hype than reality, the rubber has started to hit the road. AI is being used in an increasing number of applications to help providers improve patient care and outcomes.
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As cash keeps pouring into health startups, VC firms work to stay disciplined
Venture capital investment in healthcare startups is continuing at a steady pace. Is it too much? Is a correction coming? Three investors offered their perspectives during a panel discussion at MedCity News’s INVEST conference in Chicago.
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Consumer / Employer, Health Tech
Has Covid-19 made healthcare more patient-centric?
At MedCity News’ INVEST conference Monday, panelists in a session on patient-centric care talked about the impact of the pandemic. While Covid-19 has sparked some improvements, like greater access to virtual care, they said more change is needed.
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Halting the mental health crisis: Be part of the conversation at MedCity INVEST
Behavioral health will be a focus of discussion at the MedCity INVEST conference coming up March 28-30 at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Chicago. Register now for compelling content, networking opportunities and startup pitches across pharma tech, medtech, diagnostics, and digital health.
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Diagnostic startups: Time is running out to apply to INVEST Pitch Perfect
The point of care diagnostics and testing market has climbed dramatically with the rise of the Covid-19 public health crisis. We’re seeking applications for diagnostics startups who would like to take part in INVEST Pitch Perfect Diagnostics 2.0 track at the conference, scheduled to take place March 28-30 in Chicago.
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Investor insights: Blake Wu of NEA
In the runup to MedCity INVEST in Chicago, we’re spotlighting the perspectives of investors and what motivates them to invest in startups. If you’re a startup in pharma tech, value-based care and care coordination, diagnostics or remote patient monitoring/smart devices, apply to our Pitch Perfect contest today.
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Time is running out to apply to pitch your healthcare startup at MedCity INVEST
The deadline to apply to the MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect contest in Chicago, scheduled for March 28-30 at the Ritz Carlton, is January 31.
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Applying Remote Patient Monitoring to Surgery Prep and Recovery, Oncology and Women’s Health
Join us to learn about the latest trends in remote monitoring and how to extend its benefits beyond chronic conditions to more patients – all while using fewer staff resources.
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To innovate in population health, start with the basics
To succeed in population health, companies must first consider the basics, such as wrangling patient data and making sure it matches up. Panelists at INVEST Pop Health spoke about the challenges of taking this information and translating it into meaningful health outcomes.
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INVEST Pitch Perfect winner spotlight: Amplified Sciences targets early pancreatic cancer detection
Amplified Sciences emerged as the winner of the diagnostics track for the MedCity INVEST conference’s Pitch Perfect contest with PanCystPro, the test it is developing to address the problems encountered when determining whether pancreatic cysts are cancerous.
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Here’s how Covid-19 has affected funding, development in infectious diseases
“Everybody’s an infectious disease company now,” ARCH Venture Partners Managing Director Bob Nelsen said. By contrast, a report last year showed a huge decline in venture capital investment in the infectious disease space.
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MedCity INVEST: Where healthcare startups and investors connect
We’ve extended our early rate—there’s still time to save $300 on your ticket if you register by Friday March 6.
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A healthcare investment conference you need to attend
Time is running out to save on MedCity INVEST, the national conference highlighting investment trends in healthcare and spotlighting startups across health IT and life sciences.
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In preview of MedCity INVEST, panelists share patient engagement perspectives
In the runup to the MedCity INVEST conference April 21-22 in Chicago focusing on healthcare innovation, leaders from Luma Health to the Penn Center for Community Health Workers shared their insights on patient engagement.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
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Discover the Next-Gen Platform for Integrated Collaborative Care
Beyond EHRs and digital front doors, reducing the gaps in patient care journeys.
