Reflections on the year, plus a dose of good cheer
‘Twas the final weeks of the year, and all throughout the land
Digital health innovators reflected, cups o’ caffeine in hand.
The year delivered big stories, and some hype turned real,
Capital investment concentrated in a couple dozen mega deals.
AI became table stakes, integrated into infrastructure’s foundation
And providers embraced AI scribes, all across the nation.
Access was redefined, as DTP pharma models picked up steam,
The wearables market gained traction too—was Oura’s $900M raise a fever dream?
Longevity blew up, with data helping consumers live longer (or forever?)
But don't forget about good ole primary care—always a worthwhile lever.
We saw some IPOs, the exit market thawed at long last;
Shout out to Omada and Hinge, bet those bell-ringings were a blast!
M&A was no slouch either—almost 200 digital health startups boarded that boat,
Some to be woven into strategic tapestries, others because they’d lost their moat.
A new federal administration created major shifts,
Here’s hoping ACCESS and ELEVATE ensure outcomes get a reimbursement lift!
Were healthcare’s problems fully solved? Not quite, there’s always room to improve
But innovators continue to inspire, putting in work and making moves.
Through it all, our Rock Health crew kept tabs, to make the happenings clear
Sharing insights with our community, every Monday this year.
Now as the sun sets on 2025, with 2026 just around the bend,
Our last Rock Weekly of the year will wrap, with this quick note to end:
Thanks for reading, dear friends! We’re grateful for you,
Keep fighting that good fight transforming healthcare—and to your mission stay true!
Providers could be paid for tech-enabled care, and it will run for 10 years!
Now our friends at Maverick Health Policy have weighed in to explain,
How digital health companies can use these policy shifts for gain.
Headlines
CMS Unveils New Model Aimed At Functional, Lifestyle Medicine
ELEVATE model will provide $100M to fund preventative interventions in Medicare Fierce Healthcare
Top 20 Healthcare Funding Rounds Of 2025
Looking back at this year’s largest checks Healthcare Brew
Health Tech Investors Are Getting Creative With Exits
Partial stakes and partnerships pop up as possibilities in lieu of patience Endpoints News
Noom Enters Longevity Medicine
Program combines GLP-1 microdosing, at-home testing, and microhabits app in latest longevity play Fitt Insider
Trump Signs Executive Order To Create One Federal Regulatory Framework For AI
Aims to offer a unified approach; could also slow adoption Fierce Healthcare