Technology

University of Sydney professors Elizabeth Clarke and Bill Walter pose beside the robotic arm KOBRA
New robotic arm at the Kolling Institute to drive joint replacement in Australia
By Adam Ang | 05:33 am | September 26, 2022
It will be used to test implants for hip and knee replacements.  
Leslie Witt, Headspace Health's chief product and design officer
Q&A: How Headspace Health's acquisitions alter its mental health product
By Emily Olsen | 11:27 am | September 23, 2022
Leslie Witt, Headspace Health's chief product and design officer, explains how the company's acquisitions are augmenting its mental health offerings and capabilities.
Surgeons in the operating room
Study: Patients immersed in virtual reality during surgery require less anesthesia
By Jessica Hagen | 11:21 am | September 23, 2022
A recent study found patients using virtual reality while undergoing hand surgery required less anesthesia during surgery.  
An agent discussing insurance packages with prospective clients
Roundup: Indian insurtech Zopper scores $75M in Series C funding and more briefs
By Adam Ang | 12:01 am | September 23, 2022
Also, digital health company RaphaCure has launched its mobile corporate wellness app.
Healthcare professionals examining computer screen.
Ceribell raises $50M for seizure monitoring and detection technology
By Jessica Hagen | 01:50 pm | September 22, 2022
The company will use the funding to support the commercial expansion of its product.  
Parents with two young children talk to a provider through a video call on their laptop.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to launch virtual primary care with Carbon Health, Firefly Health
By Emily Olsen | 01:12 pm | September 22, 2022
The insurer said the new offering will be included in the majority of its commercial health plans.
The Pattern Health team
Pattern Health scores $3.3M for no-code digital health creation platform
By Emily Olsen | 11:18 am | September 22, 2022
The startup plans to use the capital to improve the platform so larger health systems and organizations can use its tools at scale.
Person using a smartphone
Study: Digital, face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy both effective for depression
By Jessica Hagen | 02:38 pm | September 20, 2022
A review of studies published in npj Digital Medicine found digital and face-to-face CBT show similar effectiveness for treating depression.  
A pharmacist pulling a medication off a shelf.
Transcarent rolls out pharmacy benefit offering for self-insured employers
By Emily Olsen | 02:45 pm | September 19, 2022
The company announced a $200 million Series C round in January.
A person holding a smartphone displaying the app. The screen reads, "Period: Day 1."
Period tracking app Flo releases anonymous mode and more digital health briefs
By Emily Olsen | 01:09 pm | September 16, 2022
LifePoint Health announced a partnership with Google Cloud to use its Healthcare Data Engine, and the National Institutes of Health will invest $130 million over four years to accelerate the use of AI in biomedical and behavioral research.