Jessica Hagen

Jessica Hagen

Jessica Hagen is the Executive Editor of MobiHealthNews. She covers the growth of digital health, including the medical extended reality (XR) industry, and reports in-depth on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. As a hobby, Jessica co-hosts a podcast with Dr. Kim Bullock, a medical XR pioneer at Stanford University, about immersive technology use in psychiatric care. She received a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Journalism from California State University, Northridge.

Healthcare provider leaning on a desk and looking at a computer
By  Jessica Hagen 12:33 pm March 29, 2024
DarioHealth, a digital chronic-condition-management platform, reported $3.6 million in revenue for Q4 2023, compared to $6.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, a 47% decrease. Year-over-year revenue in 2023 was $20.4 million, compared to $27.7 million for 2022. The New York-based company said the overall decrease in revenue stemmed from lower consumer and strategic-partner channels.  The...
Healthcare provider on the phone while sitting at a desk with a computer on it
By  Jessica Hagen 11:20 am March 28, 2024
Digital substance use management platform Pelago, formerly Quit Genius, announced it secured $58 million in Series C funding, bringing its total raise to $151 million.  Existing investor Atomico led the round, with participation from other continuing investors, including Octopus Ventures, Y Combinator and Kinnevik AB. New investors GreyMatter Capital and Eight Roads also participated.  Laura...
Healthcare provider sitting at a desk wearing a lab coat and headphones while talking to someone on a computer
By  Jessica Hagen 03:27 pm March 27, 2024
AI-enabled text-first virtual healthcare clinic Curai Health announced it partnered with healthcare system Tufts Medicine to expand access to virtual care in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  Curai Health offers a primary care team and AI-powered software that embeds into a provider's care delivery services.  Its offerings include personalized primary care providers and urgent care services,...
Prescription drug bottles in a box
By  Jessica Hagen 04:39 pm March 26, 2024
Amazon Pharmacy announced it expanded its same-day medication-delivery offerings to residents of New York City and the greater Los Angeles area, providing patients with quick access to prescription medicines for diabetes, flu, high blood pressure and other common conditions.  The company said it can provide its same-day delivery services thanks to assembling small facilities that hold thousands...
Two healthcare providers looking at a diagnostic image of a brain on a wall
By  Jessica Hagen 05:51 pm March 25, 2024
Boston-based brain-computer interface technology company Neurable announced a partnership with Canadian precision health company Healthspan Digital to offer its neurotechnology to health and longevity clinics to help providers assess cognitive performance and brain health.  Brain-computer interfaces collect brain signals and translate them into commands that are then relayed to external devices,...
Andrew Trister, chief medical and science officer at Verily
By  Jessica Hagen 08:56 pm March 22, 2024
Alphabet's life science subsidiary Verily announced a strategic restructuring last year, shifting its focus to using AI and data science to improve precision health options.  Andrew Trister, chief medical and science officer at Verily, sat down with MobiHealthNews to discuss the company's use of AI technology, its work with tech giant Google and what excites him about the business's future....
Person wearing glasses while sitting in a chair and looking at a tablet
By  Jessica Hagen 01:53 pm March 21, 2024
PocketHealth, a platform that enables patients to access their medical imaging, announced it secured $33 million in an all-equity Series B funding round led by Round13 Capital. Deloitte Ventures participated in the round, alongside Samsung Next and existing investors Radical Ventures and Questa Capital. WHAT IT DOES PocketHealth provides an AI-enabled platform that allows patients to access their...
Healthcare provider looking at X-rays on a wall
By  Jessica Hagen 06:01 pm March 19, 2024
Google made several announcements during its Check Up event on Tuesday, including the release of its new MedLM for Chest X-ray, advancements in personalization at Fitbit Labs and the release of its Skin Condition Image Network (SCIN).  Dr. Karen DeSalvo, Google Health's chief health officer, kicked off The Check Up event by highlighting the increased use of AI in healthcare. "We are at an...
Michael Greeley of Flare Capital Partners, Robbie Freeman of Mount Sinai Health System, Mary Beth Chalk of BeeKeeperAI, Abhinav Shashank at Innovaccer and Sally Frank at Microsoft for Startups
By  Jessica Hagen 06:32 pm March 18, 2024
ORLANDO – During HIMSS24 Views from the Top session, "Digital health startups: Harnessing innovation to disrupt and improve care delivery," experts relayed that strength in an executive team (not necessarily a product) and solutions that solve providers' pain points are top of mind. "There are a series of attributes we tend to weigh pretty heavily–the strength and relevance of the executive team...
Person standing outside while looking at a phone with the appearance of a city behind her
By  Jessica Hagen 01:13 pm March 18, 2024
Portuguese professional football player Cristiano Ronaldo announced the launch of Erakulis, a wellness app that offers fitness, nutrition and mental health services. The athlete founded the company to provide holistic health offerings that merge technology and curated content crafted under his guidance. Users can access personalized wellness plans, including fitness programs, nutrition and mental...