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Reliability of computer-assisted lumbar intervertebral measurements using a novel vertebral motion analysis system
The Spine Journal | February 1, 2014
Category: Healthcare, Portfolio Companies, Sector Specific
The paper concluded that “The VMA system markedly reduced variability of lumbar intervertebral measurements compared with a digitized manual analysis. Further, computer-assisted fluoroscopic imaging techniques demonstrate precision within the range of computer-assisted X-ray analysis techniques.”
Staying Connected … Providers and patients increasingly relying on home-based monitoring
Modern Healthcare | January 18, 2014
Category: Healthcare, Sector Specific
Experts say an explosive growth in the volume of patient-generated health data is inevitable, with patient demand being a key driver. According to Pew Foundation researchers, 21% of Americans already are tracking their health on some kind of an electronic …
Health Care IT Funding Nearly Doubles in 2013
eWeek | January 17, 2014
Category: Healthcare, Sector Specific, Venture Capital
The health care IT sector also raised $648 million in debt and public market financing, bringing total corporate funding raised by the sector in 2013 to almost $3 billion.
VC Investing to Health Healthcare
Tech Crunch | January 15, 2014
Category: Healthcare, Sector Specific, Venture Capital
The U.S. healthcare system is sick, but increasingly early stage investors are spending money on new technology companies they believe can help provide a cure.
5 Insights from Digital Health CEOs at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference
MEDCITY News | January 14, 2014
Category: Healthcare, Sector Specific
In a discussion between health IT company CEOs at the JP Morgan Healthcare conference, some of the most interesting points raised were the ones the healthcare industry is struggling with the most.
Digital Health Insights Report for the 50+ Market
StartUp Health | AARP | December 12, 2013
Category: Healthcare, Sector Specific, Venture Capital
StartUp Health and AARP announce the first ever digital health funding insights report evaluating the 50+ market. This report highlights the encouraging rise in health innovation among a growing population with increased medical needs.
Khosla explains his ‘robots replacing doctors’ comment
VentureBeat | December 5, 2013
Category: Healthcare, Sector Specific
Vinod Khosla’s first bone to pick is with technology journalists, whom he refers to as “English grads who don’t understand English.” His second is with modern medicine, which he believes is more of a practice rather than a science.
CMS Physician Fee Schedule Outlines New Telehealth Service Regions
FierceHealthIT | December 4, 2013
Category: Healthcare, Sector Specific
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced changes to Medicare’s 2014 physician fee schedule to expand coverage for telehealth services.
As Boomers Become Seniors, Healthcare Technology Demand Grows
Information Week | November 26, 2013
Category: Healthcare, Sector Specific
Tech-savvy seniors will begin to enter the healthcare market in the coming years, so the industry needs to prepare for this new type of aging patient.
Why are Healthcare Startups Harder? Watch this Video!
MedCity News | November 26, 2013
Category: Healthcare, Sector Specific
If you know anyone who still thinks “fixing healthcare” is easy, send them this video. Steve Blank moderated this session that features four venture capitalists discussing revenue models in therapeutics, devices, diagnostics and digital health.