StartUp Health and the “DC to VC” program are aiming to improve access to capital and resources for health and wellness entrepreneurs. The programs seek to connect like-minded people seeking to transform healthcare and technology. The HIT Startup Showcase is open to both early-stage and Series A-ready healthcare companies in search of funding. Similarly, Rock Health offers mentorship and funding to digital health startups in the hopes of bringing new ideas to the healthcare industry. IBM also offers support to innovative startups through its SmartCamp program.
Concerns over the security of electronic personal health information intensifies
Ascension Health warned that the personal data of its patients and staff were compromised during a ransomware attack in May that impacted around 5.6 million
