It’s hunting season on unscientific claims
While data brokers make billions off your medical records (legally), patients continue their struggle to gain access to that very same data. In Boston Children's NEJM article researchers make the case for a consumer-driven health information economy, including the opportunity for Silicon Valley. Speaking of, here’s why tech often does (but can’t afford to) ignore science. It’s hunting season on ill-founded claims.
Finally, we're excited to announced that Care.com has acquired one of Rock Health's earliest portfolio companies, Kinsights!
Headlines
It's Hunting Season On Silicon Valley's Habit Of Unscientific Claims
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New Guidelines Nudge Doctors To Give Patients Access To Medical Records
Tweet | The New York Times
Fifteen Percent Of Family Physicians Used Telemedicine In 2014
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Practice Fusion Said to Hire JPMorgan Chase to Explore IPO
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With iPhone Apps, Your Doctor Can Read Your Bathroom Scale
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Mixed Reactions To The Scripps Wired For Health Study Results
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Ex-Twitter CEO Dick Costolo Channels His Fitness Obsession Into A Startup
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Using Phones To Connect Children To Healthcare
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Rock Health in the News
This Home Care Startup Gives Equity To Its Caregivers, Not Just Its Engineers
Tweet | Fast Company
Welkin, Minnesota Children's Hospital Partner To Better Diabetes Care For Kids
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Funding
| Company | Amt | Investors | Source |
| Akili Interactive Labs | $30.5M | JAZZ Venture Partners, Canepa Advanced Healthcare Fund, PureTech Health | MobiHealthNews |
| Greatist | $4.5M | Floodgate | TechCrunch |
| MoveWith | $3M | Forerunner Ventures, Accomplice, Founder Collective | The Wall Street Journal |
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