Telehealth
Alexa made moves into health systems and elder care, a new Halo wearable was released and the Amazon Care virtual care service began its expansion this year.
The obstetrics and paediatrics app will be launched next year.
The company emerged from stealth in August with $41 million.
2022 Look Ahead
Rock Health’s 2021 Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey also found an increase in live video telemedicine and a decrease in satisfaction with telehealth compared with in-person care.
The company also plans to expand geographically in 2022.
2022 Look Ahead
Digital health executives and leaders weigh in on the rise of telehealth and virtual care services and whether their growth kept its momentum this year.
Also, AXA Hong Kong is offering limited time free trial of Mind Healer online mental health consultation on its mobile app.
Its digital wound care toolkit is targeted to be rolled out in 2026.
The prescription app uses a smartphone or smart speaker to measure breathing.
The survey found 66.5% of respondents were interested in at least some video appointments in the future, but 53% preferred an in-person visit.