Healthtech news and trends

Sift Healthcare Raises $20 Million to Grow Payments Intelligence Platform
Investments // May 10, 2024

Sift Healthcare has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round to grow its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Payments Intelligence Platform for the healthcare industry. The company will use the new funding from this round, which was led by B Capital, to expand its team and invest...

Kotakt.io Gets $47 Million From Goldman Sachs for AI-Driven Healthcare
Investments // April 16, 2024

Health systems technology firm Kontakt.io has raised $47.5 million to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) solution. “Kontakt.io enables health systems to optimize patient, staff, and resource flows, improving safety, coordination, and service delivery,” the firm said in a Tuesday (April 16) news release.  “The company uses AI, the...

Johnson & Johnson Amplifies MedTech Profile in Q1 Earnings
Earnings // April 16, 2024

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has emphasized the pivotal role of medical technology (MedTech) in advancing healthcare. During a Tuesday (April 16) call with analysts to discuss the first quarter (Q1) and full-year 2023 financial results, the pharmaceutical giant underscored its commitment to bolstering its reputation as...

Nextech Unveils AI Virtual Assistant for Specialty Physician Practices
Artificial Intelligence // March 22, 2024

Nextech has unveiled three artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that will be added to its range of technology offerings for specialty physician practices.  The solutions include AI Assistant, AI Scribe and AI Support, with capabilities to improve both operational efficiency and the clinical and patient experience,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Baracoda Says AI-Powered Smart Mirrors Aren’t Just for Trying on Clothes

March 01, 2024
The connected economy now has a mirror. A “smart” mirror of course, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). After winning the “smart home” category for eight years running at the Consumer Electronics Show, including the 2024 edition in early January, Baracoda is on the cusp of bringing the connected home into the bathroom. It’s betting it […]

Apple Vision Pro Partners Look to Usher in New Era Of Healthcare 

February 16, 2024
From the advent of digital health platforms and the proliferation of wearable health devices to remote patient monitoring and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical decision-making, advancements in...

Connected Fitness: Whoop Brings AI-Driven Virtual Coaching Into Wearables Category

February 05, 2024
This year, the connected wearables market will account for more than 504 million units, ranging from smartwatches to fitness trackers to earwear, according to market intelligence firm IDC. Looking to bring...

Dr. Amazon Will See You Now

January 09, 2024
Success in one area doesn’t necessarily translate into success within another. Even basketball legend Michael Jordan put up average-at-best numbers when he gave baseball a shot – and that was...

Quick Reads
ENavvi Revamps Interface, Adds Functionality to Prescription Marketplace

June 24, 2024
ENavvi has added a revamped user interface and a new, integrated ePrescribe functionality to its prescription marketplace. These updates are designed to make it easier for healthcare providers to prescribe medications and for patients to access affordable cash-priced prescriptions, the company said in a Monday (June 24) press release. “We’ve developed the neatest and most […]

Sift Healthcare Raises $20 Million to Grow Payments Intelligence Platform

May 10, 2024
Sift Healthcare has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round to grow its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Payments Intelligence Platform for the healthcare industry. The company will use the new...

Nextech Unveils AI Virtual Assistant for Specialty Physician Practices

March 22, 2024
Nextech has unveiled three artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that will be added to its range of technology offerings for specialty physician practices.  The solutions include AI Assistant, AI Scribe and...

Google Health Developing GenAI Models for Fitbit, Clinicians

March 19, 2024
Google Health has announced some of the latest strides it has made in the healthcare industry with its use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models. Last year, the company introduced Med-PaLM...