DigitalHealth InvestorTalk Show

Looking at the business models and trends in digital health, few have led to successful exits. We look in to what it means for the future.Electronic medical records, revenue cycle management, telehealth, digital care management, virtual clinics, clinical decision support tools, employer health benefits, clinical trial automation software, drug discovery software. There have been few successful exits in digital health. We look at why.In this show we'll cover:Specific cases like Teladoc, Livongo, 23andMe, Epic, and more.SPACs and Chinese reverse mergersThe structure of the industry and what it means for the futureAnd we'll answer your questions.Steve Rubis is Chief of Staff at Access TeleCare, a telehealth company, and he was formerly a digital health equity research analyst on Wall Street . You can follow him on LinkedIn.Steven Wardell is the Managing Director of Wardell Advisors, a digital health business development consulting firm and the author of The Future of Digital Health. You can follow him at X.com/StevenWardell

The Digital Health sector is driving into new opportunities along with technology and economic shocks. We take a look at what's working.The digital health sector is uncovering new opportunities for technology in healthcare and new business models while being roiled by technological and economic shocks. Meanwhile there is a cloud over the industry - why so few big tech winners and successful exits?In this show we'll cover:What products are working in the marketplace?What new technologies, products, and business models are appearing?What do the economic shocks mean for young companies?When will we see more successful exits?And we'll answer your questions.Amrit Panjabi is the Digital Health analyst at CB Insights and a venture capital fellow at Alumni Ventures. You can follow him on LinkedIn.Steven Wardell is the Managing Director of Wardell Advisors, a digital health business development consulting firm and the author of The Future of Digital Health. You can follow him at X.com/StevenWardell

Alyssa Jaffee, a partner at 7wire Ventures focused on healthcare technology, and Chrissy Farr, founder of Scrub Capital and CEO of Second Opinion Media, discuss the pressing need for digital health companies to scale in an increasingly competitive landscape. They analyze the challenges posed by large healthcare incumbents and the necessity for startups to solve bigger problems to remain relevant. The conversation also touches on fundraising dynamics, the split in investor interest, and the potential for mergers and acquisitions to aid in growth.

The last decade has seen unprecedented innovation in digital health and agetech but software companies still have trouble selling and there have been few compelling exits. Innovators are now turning to tech-enabled services (TES).In this show we'll cover:- What's going on in the innovation economy?- Why are TES companies attracting attention, winning in the product marketplace, and winning with investors?- Will AI speed up the move of innovators into TES?And we'll answer your questions.James Hueston is an investor at Primetime Partners and a founder of AgeTech NYC. You can follow him on LinkedIn.Steven Wardell is the Managing Director of Wardell Advisors, a digital health business development consulting firm and the host of the DigitalHealth InvestorTalk Podcast. YOu can follow him on X.com/StevenWardell.

AI is reshaping digital health investment and creating winners and losersIn this show we'll cover:Explore FSI’s latest Report on revenue growth and investment trends across digital health segmentsAnalyze industry activity in digital health (including Payers, Big Four Tech and Medtech companies)Deep dive on AI impact across drug discovery, clinical trials and commercializationShare predictions on which digital health companies are likely to see successful exits in 2025And we'll answer your questions.Barbara Kohler is a Partner at Fletcher Spaght, growth strategy consultants in life science and digital health.Steven Wardell is the Managing Director of Wardell Advisors, a digital health business development consulting firm and the author of The Future of Digital Health.

Where are the new pain points in the healthcare sector, and what are the new themes that investors are betting on?In the show we’ll dive into:- What has the "regime change" of higher interest rates meant for the healthcare system and the innovators who sell into it?- What are the pain points and themes in healthcare that innovators can address?- What are the favored technologies and products for the new era?And we'll answer your questionsAmir Dan Rubin is the founding partner of Healthier Capital, a venture fund. He is the former CEO of One Medical.Steven Wardell is the Managing Partner of Wardell Advisors, a consulting firm focused on growth, fundraising, and strategic alternatives for digital health companies. He is the host of DigitalHealth InvestorTalk and the author of The Future of Digital Health. Follow for digital health insights at X.com/StevenWardell.Follow on Eventbrite to hear about new events and live shows: StevenWardell.EventBrite.com.Subscribe to the podcast!Apple Podcasts (new show link): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digitalhealth-investortalk-show/id1739850633Spotify (new show link): https://open.spotify.com/show/42dV5Wnag97l2rtIDpxmlJ

Americans face a mental health crisis made worse by COVID stress and lockdowns. Will tech ride to the rescue of employers?The mental health crisis has never been greater with growing demand, strained care resources, and a growing problem of junk care -- and employers are looking for answers.In this show we'll cover:The crisis of supply and demand for mental health careNovel solutions for employers enabled by techWhat's working now and what does the future holdAnd we'll answer your questions.Jarred Bressner, MD, is a principal at Activate Venture Partners.Pierce Crowley is an associate at Activate Venture Partners.Steven Wardell is the Managing Director of Wardell Advisors, a digital health business development consulting firm and the author of The Future of Digital Health.

Chad Pytel, founder and CEO of thoughtbot, dives into the power of AI in healthcare, exploring where it can best address critical issues. He discusses the surge of healthcare AI startups since the advent of generative AI and identifies key problem areas ripe for innovation. The conversation highlights the challenges of preserving patient data privacy while leveraging AI's capabilities. Pytel also touches on the balance of AI integration in healthcare systems and the evolving roles of medical professionals in this digital landscape.

Tech can help the Silver Tsunami age in place. Here's a framework for what is needed at each level of care. Aging is the biggest demographic trend in the US and the world. There isn't enough skilled care available so tech will fill the gap. Seniors want to age in place, and there is a greater opportunity than ever to meet the needs of aging seniors in-home with technology. In this show we'll cover: - What are the needs of seniors as they age - What are the different levels of care that seniors need and go through - Where can tech play a role in helping seniors age in place And we'll answer your questions. Neal Shah is the CEO of CareYaya and America's Chief Elder Officer. You can follow him at: X.com/NealKShah Steven Wardell is the Managing Director of Wardell Advisors, a digital health business development consulting firm and the author of The Future of Digital Health. Follow uim at X.com/StevenWardell.

In this insightful discussion, Marcus Osborne, Executive Chairman of Rightmove Health and former SVP of Walmart Health, shares his expertise on the evolving employer health tech landscape. He explores the shift in buying preferences among employer benefit leaders, signaling a looming wave of consolidation in the market. Joined by Steven Wardell, they delve into the impact of investment trends and political dynamics shaping healthcare innovation. The duo emphasizes the critical need for integrated solutions and how younger employees are driving the demand for digital technologies.