Women In Health IT

Encouraging health skills is increasingly difficult in today's landscape, says University of Pittsburgh Professor Lora Burke, who has done research in healthy behaviors.

Heather Provino, managing partner of The Scanlon Group, explains why the last few years in particular have been exciting for population health's digitization.

The American Heart Association is looking to guide healthcare startups as they build credibility, says Kathleen Warner, the organization's chief of emerging strategies and ventures.

A Rock Health report found that the percentage of female partners at digital health VC firms only rose from 12.2% to 12.6%, while deals closed by women-led startups rose 13.4% to 14%.

Data from her research on animals can help assess cognitive health risks of deep space travel, says Susanna Rosi, professor of physical therapy at UCSF.

New innovations originally designed for space have found their way into our homes, says Dorit Donoviel, director of the Translational Research Institute for Space Health.

Chatbots can provide empathetic, confidential care, says Lexi Kaplin, conversationHEALTH co-founder and chief product officer.

The Arizona health system's tech-driven pilot effort has resulted in a 21.6% average reduction in A1c, and 83% of patients report an increase in confidence to self-manage their diabetes.

One of the goals of the Space Health Innovation Conference was to bring NASA stakeholders to Silicon Valley to solve space challenges around health, says Dr. Aenor Sawyer, chief health innovation officer at Translational Research Institute for Space Health.

The landscape of heart health technology for nurses and patients is evolving, says Nancy M. Albert, associate chief nursing officer at the Cleveland Clinic Health System.