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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.

Season 4 launches with a focus on health equity and a conversation with Dr. Alisahah Jackson, system vice president of population health innovation and policy at CommonSpirit Health.

Femtech was the theme of the INVEST Digital Health Pitch Perfect contest in Dallas this week. Seven companies presented their approaches to addressing women's health.

Although the definition is evolving, truly personalized cancer care might be thought of as having four major pillars: interrogation of the cancer, predictive testing, inherited genes, and patient lifestyle, values and goals.

In a recent call for action, leading medical bodies agree that telehealth is integral to providing accessible and equitable mental health care for children.

Improving encounter processing and reporting can safeguard and maximize revenue and operating margins providing the financial resources for payers to continue providing members with quality, life-enhancing healthcare.