Ben Robbins, general partner at GV (Google Ventures), sat down with MobiHealthNews to discuss how the multibillion-dollar venture firm invests in digital health companies, AI’s place in healthcare and how government fits into the sector.  MobiHealthNews: How do you decide which companies to invest in? You have a background in psychiatry. Does that influence what captures […]

I try to hydrate and drink plenty of minerals (including salt water), but sometimes my skin needs a little more hydration. This aloe vera lotion softens dry skin and leaves skin feeling moisturized. It works great as a body lotion or a face lotion. Even better, it contains just a few simple ingredients! This moisturizing

Rural hybrid care provider Homeward announced the appointment of its first chief medical officer, Dr. Greg Burrell, a practicing internal medicine physician. Burrell will oversee the company’s clinical and navigation strategy across quality assurance and markets, work to enhance the member experience and support healthcare systems.  He formerly served as chief medical officer at employer

Imidex, an AI-enabled medical device company specializing in lung cancer detection, and DNA sequencing technology specialist Orbit Genomics, announced a strategic partnership to combine their offerings to help reduce lung cancer fatalities. Imidex’s FDA 510(k) cleared VisiRad XR device allows for detecting lung nodules as small as 6mm in chest X-rays. The company touts the

Cloudbreak Health, a healthcare-focused video remote interpretation services company, announced it has rebranded as Equiti and acquired tech-enabled language services provider Voyce. The union brings together Voyce offerings and Cloudbreak’s Martti, a video remote interpretation platform, under the Equiti brand. The company says the merger is expected to increase interpreter resources, resulting in faster connection

Digital musculoskeletal care company Hinge Health and virtual care specialist Midi Health are teaming up to combine Hinge’s movement-based support with Midi’s virtual care clinic to support women experiencing menopausal symptoms.  California-based Midi Health offers a network of nurse practitioners overseen by physicians and researchers to women 40 years and above going through perimenopause and

Synapticure, a telemedicine company focused on people and caregivers living with neurodegenerative diseases, announced it is partnering with Pearl Health, a technology company centered on physician enablement in value-based care, to provide personalized support to Medicare patients with dementia. The collaboration aims to benefit dementia patients and their families through the CMS GUIDE (Guiding an

Fusion, a provider of electronic health record (EHR) solutions, announced the implementation of its EHR system for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS). Fusion is now the only EHR provider for state agencies managing Ohio’s justice system and simplifying healthcare technology for adult correctional facilities and youth services.  According to the company, the new

In modern times, we’ve largely forgotten many traditional remedies. We know the health benefits of essential oils, but other ancient remedies are less well-known and may seem odd. Bentonite clay is one of these natural remedies that isn’t as widely known but is extremely effective. Mother Nature offers natural therapy all around us. Animals instinctively

I always like to keep certain supplements on hand this time of year, like vitamin C, and elderberry syrup. With all of the kid’s activities and traveling I do, we’re often exposed to germs. Propolis throat spray is a great (and tasty!) way to get some more immune support. I keep several bottles of propolis