Papa

Execs said investors will focus on companies with evidence of market fit, established business models and those achieving measurable health outcomes.   

Also: Papa moves into the employer market, and Lark Health is working on a heart health platform.

Also: LifeStation and Papa collaborate on a social connectedness effort. 

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 its valuation is now $1.4 billion.

Papa’s care team will coordinate with Uber Health and Papa companions to provide transportation for seniors.

Papa’s assistants, called Papa Pals, can help people set up the Milliman HealthIO app and any necessary devices.

Papa got its start in 2017 by matching young adults, called Papa Pals, with seniors to provide assistance and companionship.  

Also: Healthify adds to its SDOH platform with Papa’s companionship services. Allscripts and U.S. Orthopedic Alliance team up to create an orthopedic services technology platform.

Also: Papa expands its services to all 50 states. Guided audio walks may be coming to Apple Watch.