African Healthtech Startups, Including MPharma, Sproxil Receive $225K Each In New I3 Cohort
Seven African healthtech startups have been selected for the latest cohort of the Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) program. Each will receive up to $225,000 in grant funding and tailored…
Medtronic seeks to bring the next generation into medtech
The health tech sector is facing a major talent shortage, but Medtronic has a plan to fill the gap. The medtech giant launched Medtronic Spark: a 10-year initiative designed to…
I wore the Whoop 5.0 – it gave me the best of Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and more
Nina Raemont/ZDNET Four years after the launch of the Whoop 4.0, Whoop has announced two new health trackers, the Whoop 5.0 and the Whoop MG. While Whoop is mainly considered…
Why RFK Jr.’s data plans might hit a real world snag
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every…
CVS Backs Health-Tech Firm Kouper’s $10 Million Fundraise
Health technology platform Kouper has emerged from stealth after raising $10 million. The company announced the new financing — from investors including General Catalyst, 25Madison and CVS Health Ventures —…
VA Tech researchers address health care provider burnout through digital twin systems
Taylan Topcu is leading a team of Virginia Tech researchers using digital twins to help take better care of health care providers. “We want to use the digital twin system…