In March 2017, Amazon invested in GRAIL, a health startup that is researching deep sequencing technology to discover early signs of cancer in the blood. At the time, it was unclear as to why Amazon would be interested in a company like this, given the...
Verily, Alphabet’s life sciences spinoff, has invested in Bay Area biotech startup Freenome in a $65 million Series A round. Freenome’s work revolves around detecting early-stage cancer. As part of the investment, Verily constructed a new lab for the company. Freenome’s 40 employees have already moved to...
In a recent article for the Financial Times, David Crow details how cancer has deeply affected his family: five family members, including his mother, have died of cancer. Hereditary cancer tests like those offered by Myriad Genetics make it possible for individuals like David to analyze...
The possibility of Amazon’s expansion into healthcare has some industry insiders worried. “I get asked all the time what Amazon is doing,” said Tom Rodgers, managing director of McKesson Ventures. “Everyone in the supply chain is nervous. It’s a low-level paranoia that Amazon will drive down...
When Google originally released Google Glass back in 2012, it failed to catch on with individuals. Now, however, the latest Glass Enterprise Edition has found its home in business, particularly in the industrial and healthcare industries. Designed to clip onto glasses or safety goggles, Glass EE...
A recent report from Technavio found major growth opportunities in the referral growth management software market through 2021. Growth management software has become vital in the healthcare industry, where it helps providers reduce operational expenses and manage the details of keeping hospitals and clinics running smoothly....
Landmark Health believes in offering in-home medical care for seniors that could prevent or delay their need for continuing or nursing home care. Based in Buffalo, New York, Landmark has been providing assistance to in-home care providers since October of 2014. While Landmark doesn't consider itself...
Evariant, the healthcare industry’s leading CRM platform, has appointed Thomas (Tom) Schultz as its new Chief Growth Officer. Beginning July 31st, Schultz will directly oversee the company’s corporate, product, and go-to-market strategies. “I am energized by Evariant’s vision for the future and their track record of...
"What's happening right now is almost a digital revolution in healthcare," says Ascension's Chris Young. According to Young, while the healthcare industry has been lagging when it comes to technology, it's now starting to catch up, particularly in terms of digital healthcare offerings. Ted Tanner, Jr.,...
Online travel booking services are tremendously popular—they provide great deals, allow for easy booking, and share many reviews from fellow travelers. The simplicity of searching for healthcare providers the same way is appealing, as is the ability to request appointments online. But the healthcare industry...