Q1 2021 Health IT/Digital Health PC/VE, M&A, IPOs/ SPACs Activity
by Healthcare Growth Partners (HGP)
The first quarter of 2021 has been one of investor optimism as the vaccine rollout continues ahead of expectations and economic activity begins to accelerate in response. Within the Health IT industry, the already strong investment and M&A trends seen in 2020 have only accelerated. Over the course of the quarter, we observed $7 billion in private equity and venture capital investment across 158 companies.
By comparison, Q1 of 2020 saw $3.2 billion and 127 investments. Health IT M&A activity has also been strong in the first quarter, with 114 transactions observed compared to just 88 in Q1 of 2020. The gradual loosening of pandemic restrictions and government stimulus both promise to continue to fuel this strong market activity into Q2 and into the future.
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A political debate has erupted over the idea of requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry into certain settings. While politicians argue over equity and privacy concerns, some businesses and institutions are moving ahead and developing apps for people to prove their status easily and securely.
When students return to Cornell University for the fall semester, for example, they ll be required to be vaccinated with exemptions for medical or religious reasons.
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A political debate has erupted over the idea of requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry into certain settings. While politicians argue over equity and privacy concerns, some businesses and institutions are moving ahead and developing apps for people to easily and securely prove their status.
When students return to Cornell University for the fall semester, for example, they ll be required to be vaccinated with exemptions for medical or religious reasons. We want to have the most normal semester that we can, explains the university s provost Michael Kotlikoff. And he says the best way to do this is really to achieve herd immunity that protects everyone so that activities can resume in dorms, classrooms and around campus.
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Would You Use An App To Verify Your Vaccine Status? The Idea Is Here To Stay
By Allison Aubrey
April 12, 2021
A political debate has erupted over the idea of requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry into certain settings. While politicians argue over equity and privacy concerns, some businesses and institutions are moving ahead and developing apps for people to prove their status easily and securely.
When students return to Cornell University for the fall semester, for example, they’ll be required to be vaccinated with exemptions for medical or religious reasons.