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The White House wants "explainable" systems for healthcare, not black boxes, and wants research into new technologies that are "reliable, dependable, safe, and trustworthy.
The online patient community portal will now be incorporated into UnitedHealth Group's research arm, which is focused on health innovation and improvement.
The companies pitched the upcoming service as a convenient in-home option for Medicare Advantage patients overwhelmed by digital apps.
The announcement is yet another milestone on the road to adoption and reimbursement of digital therapies, Big Health CEO Peter Hames said.
Onduo, Livongo, Abbott and others also shared news at the show.
Quil Health's platform delivers episodic care support content through a smartphone app and, if permitted by the patient, their living room television.
During a Google Cloud and Rock Health event, representatives from provider and payer organization discussed the next steps toward creating sustainable business models for healthcare startups.
Quantuvis is bringing managed care and pharmaceutical companies together to get the most effective drugs at the lowest prices to patients, says CEO Lisa Bair.
Two of biggest healthcare problems are access and engagement, but digital tools can help connect providers, payers and patients in the mental health field, says Neuroflow's COO Adam Pardes.
Harvard Business School professor and economist Gary Loveman discussed how strategies from the world of gaming could help health plans better engage their members with technology.