It's difficult for employers to work with multiple point solutions that target very specific populations, investors said during a panel discussion. Instead, many investors are more interested in platform-based solutions that support more people.
Digital therapeutics have shown how therapy can be delivered effectively through a digital interface, but the bankruptcy of Pear Therapeutics raised questions about whether these technologies can be commercially successful. A panel at the MedCity News INVEST Digital Health conference discussed the promise and pitfalls of these emerging technologies.
While the dawn of a new AI age is certainly exciting, healthcare leaders are still concerned that the industry lacks a comprehensive framework to regulate these new tools. In the absence of these guidelines, healthcare executives are creating their own governance strategies to deploy AI responsibly, executives said during a panel discussion on Thursday at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference in Dallas.
During a panel at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference, three executives representing a provider, a payer and a technology vendor shared their thoughts on how to heal the rocky relationship between hospitals and health plans. For instance, one leader encouraged payers and providers not to be afraid to give up some control, and another urged them to build comprehensive risk models.
The lack of proper healthcare infrastructure, human resources, equipment, and funding can reduce the quality of care in rural hospitals and clinics. It's crucial to improve the rural healthcare delivery models and provide quality care to the residents.