Digital Health News

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With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the pace of virtual healthcare development, there has been a surge in digital health innovation and funding. In this week’s issue, we’ve highlighted the latest AI-based products alongside recent acquisitions and investments within the digital healthcare space.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

  1. World’s largest idea-stage accelerator partners with Canadian privacy compliance solution firm to launch digital health startup fellowship
  2. Lung transplant patients in Saskatchewan now virtually supported for recovery at home

RESEARCH

  1. Researchers design AI algorithm to aid glucose level management in diabetes patients
  2. Montreal-based research team uses AI algorithm to monitor COVID-19 among high-risk seniors.

ACQUISITIONS & PARTNERSHIPS

  1. Leading Canadian hospital receives award from tech giant to support its COVID-19 research data science centre
  2. German multinational conglomerate enters 10-year digital health partnership with American regional health care provider
  3. Canadian digital health company acquires telemedicine platform
  4. Canadian academic institution  joins hands with leading AI research institute to boost AI adoption in Canadian healthcare

FUNDING

  1. Digital health startup secures $1M for Medical Virtual Assistant
  2. American healthtech company raises $12M for its personalized virtual healthcare platform
  3. US-based healthcare startup lands $9M to develop AI technology to accurately diagnose health conditions 

Co-contributor: Saikata Sengupta
Editor: Sindhu Menon
Illustrator: Annmary Erinjeri

Keep visiting our “News & Views” section for latest developments in AI-powered digital healthcare.

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