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FREE BLOG Healthcare is too local for big tech

A month ago we wrote that startups would win the race to build AI solutions for imaging. Now, the big tech firm which made the most noise about doing that is reportedly selling its healthcare arm.

FREE BLOG Governments are already tired of how much telehealth costs

Telehealth had reached a critical mass in Sweden with providers able to generate decent sales from an established reimbursement model. However, spiralling costs have now tipped its payors over the edge with many refusing to pay the tariff. It's not the first time that authorities have taken a stand against telehealth's costs and it could have far-reaching policy implications.

FREE BLOG Reason to be cheerful?

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, Spring may still be a good six weeks away – but something is in the air. Our newsdesk inboxes and telephones are buzzing with news of prospective M&A deals, and we hear collectively that prospects for consolidation look to be blooming.

FREE BLOG Innovation stands to be the loser in Germany’s elections

Germany's exuberant health minister Jens Spahn is unlikely to stay in post after the country's elections in September. People in the market say that his likely successors are less progressive, innovative and charismatic, which could end the streak of some of the boldest healthcare reforms we've ever seen. That could have repercussions across Europe.

FREE BLOG HMOs are the key to Israel’s vaccine success

Israel's HMOs have already transformed health risk predictions in Israel through big data analysis. Now, the systems' abilities to integrate messaging and data is pushing the country to the top of the COVID-19 vaccine league table. 

FREE BLOG The main themes of HBI 2020

Massive uncertainty, new relationships with governments, a huge acceleration in digital and roll-up opportunities were the themes that out of HBI 2020. 

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