AI

Medications tracking feature now live on Samsung Health app
By  Adam Ang 10:48 pm December 28, 2023
Meds tracking live on Samsung Health  Samsung Electronics has started rolling out a new Medications tracking feature on the Samsung Health app to help users manage their medications and improve adherence. The feature helps users keep track of their prescription and over-the-counter medications. It also provides users detailed information about their medications, including potential side effects...
Healthcare provider standing against a wall and looking at something in their hand
By  Jessica Hagen 04:24 pm December 27, 2023
Executives in the digital health space shared with MobiHealthNews the most notable events in healthcare in 2023, including generative AI moving into the mainstream, the rise of ChatGPT, the fall of Silicon Valley Bank and Medicaid disenrollment. Matthew Stoudt, cofounder and CEO of AppliedVR "Silicon Valley Bank was the clear Black Swan event of 2023 and sent a shockwave through the entire system...
Jay Rughani, investment partner at Andreessen Horowitz
By  Jessica Hagen 12:41 pm December 26, 2023
Note: Andreessen Horowitz says views expressed by its employees are their own and should not be taken as investment advice. More details at https://a16z.com/disclosures/. As 2023 comes to a close, Jay Rughani, investment partner at Andreessen Horowitz, joined MobiHealthNews to discuss his takeaways from the year, noteworthy events, recommendations for regulators forming rules around AI in...
Business people closing a deal after a meeting
By  Adam Ang 12:48 pm December 22, 2023
Indian AI drug discovery firm gets $1M to focus on rare diseases Peptris Technologies from Bangalore, India has received $1 million in pre-seed funding in a round led by Speciale Invest. In a statement, the AI-driven drug discovery company said it will use its fresh funds to expand its research scope to cover rare diseases, adding to its existing work in cancer and inflammation.  Cipla raises...
Healthcare provider in green scrubs wearing a stethoscope around their neck while looking at a tablet
By  Jessica Hagen 01:12 pm December 21, 2023
GuideHealth, an AI-enabled value-based care provider for health systems, announced it acquired healthcare data analytics company Arcadia's value-based care services division and managed services organization. The company also announced it signed an agreement with Arcadia to leverage its data analytics platform to power the acquired offerings, which will work in conjunction with its predictive and...
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By  Jessica Hagen 07:36 pm December 18, 2023
Digital health executives predict funding in 2024 will increase for companies with platforms proven helpful for healthcare providers and patients, while those not showing value will be forced to dissolve.  Leaders also relayed to MobiHealthNews that mergers and acquisitions will be prominent in the digital health industry, and genAI companies may take center stage when garnering funding.  ...
Healthcare providers sitting in by a window while looking at a computer
By  Nathan Eddy 01:23 pm December 18, 2023
At the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum in San Diego on Dec. 14, a group of panelists outlined tactical pathways to artificial intelligence adoption and investment, including how to maximize impact and decisions around adopting existing tools or building new AI infrastructure. Anne Snowdon, CEO of Scan Health and chief research officer at HIMSS, said that determining strategic priorities and setting...
Healthcare provider looking at screens
By  Dr. Liz Kwo 02:27 pm December 15, 2023
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is the result of increased demand for tailored healthcare solutions, lower costs, higher accuracy pertaining to medical decisions and diagnosis to improve patient health outcomes.  With an estimated valuation of $15.1 billion for the global market in 2022, AI in healthcare is an irreversible process that is already reshaping medicine and...
A Klinik Pintar clinic staff getting a patient's vitals
By  Adam Ang 12:59 am December 15, 2023
Klinik Pintar scores $5M to develop 'hybrid' clinic solution Jakarta-based digital clinic network Klinik Pintar has raised $5 million in an extended Series A funding round led by Altara Ventures. Formerly Medigo, the company offers various clinical services, including teleconsultation and home health services. It runs a tech-enabled network of 22 primary, specialty, and corporate clinics. Klinik...