Shaping the future of healthcare
Last week’s Rock Health Summit convened innovation-focused leaders from startups, enterprises, venture, government, and more, representing 13 countries and 29 states. Attendees explored the top trends and innovations shaping the future of healthcare, including the transformative impact of GLP-1 medications, the role of AI, and emerging youth mental health opportunities. Leaders also underscored the growing momentum around the "food as medicine" movement, the importance of building for caregivers, and the shift toward more sustainable business models. Read our blog for more takeaways from the event.
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Headlines
Specter Of Strict DEA Prescribing Rule Rattles Telehealth Sector
Controlled substances like Adderall complicate extending PHE telehealth flexibilities Modern Healthcare
Noom To Offer Compounded GLP-1 Drug Through New Weight Loss Program
Expanded offering will cost $149/mo for 12 months with taper-off guarantee CNBC
Apple Pitches Sleep Apnea Detection, OTC Hearing Aid Features
Rollout of new health features pending ongoing regulatory decisions Fierce Biotech
Oura Acquires Metabolic Health Platform Veri
Smart ring maker acquires wearable consumer glucose monitor Fitt Insider
Former Verily Executive To Improve Data-Driven Clinical Research
Highlander Health to optimize clinical research through learning labs, investing, and philanthropy Fierce Healthcare
Recent Funding
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- Clinical trial management startup Korio locks down $6.8M