Pharma

The med tech company pitches this tool as a way to cut down on clinical trial attrition rates. 

Participants in HealthTech Build's recent panel discuss the barriers to adoption for digital therapeutics. 

The company recently rolled out a PBM operation, which it says will help it lower costs for its online pharmacy. 

The ECRI Institute's annual report from its Device Evaluation Program reflects enduring ramifications of the pandemic and cautions healthcare leaders about maintaining connectivity.

The pair will research how aging and the environment impact skin, and develop new digital diagnostic tools for dermatology. 

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

This news comes just months after Exscientia went public. 

Also: Medicare Advantage insurer Zing Health partners with Papa. Verily and biopharma-company Sosei Heptares announce a research collaboration. Pharma-focused accelerator PharmStars’ next cohort will focus on neurological diseases.

The company said it plans to put the funds towards further developing its Mantarry platform. 

Pharma companies continue to team up with startups and invest in AI for drug discovery.