Population and Public Health

In a preview of their HIMSS22 presentation, Robert Jarrin, strategic advisor to ResMed Corp., and Brian Scarpelli, senior global policy counsel at the Connected Health Initiative, explain the current digital health reimbursement landscape.

It displays health data from bluetooth-enabled medical devices in video teleconsultations.

Also: Truepill launches a COVID-19 test coverage platform for insurers, and 23andMe extends its partnership with GSK.

Berlin startup targets irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal problems with a digital therapy program.

Also: German startup Wellster Healthtech brings its Series B raise to $60 million, Faeth Therapeutics scoops up $20 million and Yuvo Health announces a $7.3 million seed round.

The new electric wheelchair technology is sensor-based and controlled by an app.

Also, Tech accelerator calls for gut health startups in the EMEA region

Glooko CEO Russ Johannesson predicts that the growth in digital health funding will continue this year, and that the push toward interoperability will be critical for the space.

Brightline CEO Naomi Allen discusses the impact of COVID-19 on pediatric behavioral health. 

Also: Overjet hires Dr. Teresa Dolan as chief dental officer, Valo Health appoints Dr. Dave Morris as chief medical officer and AliveCor adds four new people to its executive team.