Deloitte has recently released its 2019 Global Health Care Consumer Survey. Overall the survey found that people are exhibiting traditional “consumer behaviors” when it comes to health care: They are willing to shop for deals, disagree with their doctor, and use technology to track and maintain their health. Overview The idea that increased consumerism will help change the health care system is…
IQVIA, a leader in using data, technology, advanced analytics and expertise to help its customers drive healthcare and human health forward, has recently released a new report outlining the growing value of digital health. Summary: The Growing Value of Digital Health The impact of Digital Health on patient care is accelerating with the increasing adoption of mobile health apps and wearable sensors.…
50inTech and AXA announced the launch of their “FemTech 2020 Accelerator Program” during Women’s Forum last week. The 10 startups selected for this program will have access to mentoring, learning and acceleration resources that are designed to support female founders uplevel their skills, gain industry exposure and raise funds. This accelerator is best suited for startups who Have launched their product or…
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CB Insights have just released their latest healthcare report. In it they take a data-driven look at global healthcare technology investment trends, top deals, active investors, and corporate activity in Q3 2019. Overview 2019 continues to be on pace to set a deal record. Globally, healthcare companies have raised over 3,400 rounds this year and are on target to exceed 4,500 annually…
This article was originally published on Medium. We are sharing it here with permission of the author. You can access the original article here. From period trackers to sexual health apps, pregnancy monitors to menopause health platforms, FemTech is making breakthroughs in providing the latest developments in female and women’s health. FemTech is an abbreviation for female technology and refers to “electronic…
ELANZA Wellness founders Brittany Hawkins and Catherine Hendy met in South Africa after freezing their eggs. It had been quite a journey and their own experience with fertility treatments inspired them to help other women better understand their fertility and encourage them to explore ways to improve it. ELANZA Wellness originally started as a “fertility travel agency”, but participation in YC’s Startup…
The team at I See Africa has recently released a new report covering femtech in Africa. The report covers menstrual equity, maternal health and sexual wellness and introduced various organizations actively pushing for innovation in women’s health on the continent. Organisations in the FemTech sector are providing a different approach to tackling period poverty, maternal mortality and sex education in Africa The…
