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🚨Rock Health Summit 2025 in-person tickets are officially sold out! Virtual registration will remain open until the event, so there’s still time to join us online for insights, conversations, and community. If you’re interested in an in-person ticket, please reach out to events@rockhealth.org to be added to the waitlist. Secure your virtual spot today: https://lnkd.in/gkKPrwy

Rock Health Advisory is proud to power the HealthTech track at the upcoming LG NOVA InnoSummit 2025! This year’s theme, Leave Your Mark, is a reminder of the impact possible when communities come together to share ideas and solutions. Looking forward to joining innovative leaders discussing the future of HealthTech, CleanTech, and AI. Request your invite today: https://lnkd.in/g8FC5Zbn #LGNOVAInnoSummit2025 #LeaveYourMark25

Still haven’t registered for Rock Health Summit? Act fast—tickets are almost gone! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with digital health trailblazers and gain valuable insights. Reserve your spot today. Register now and join us! Can’t make it in person? Virtual tickets are also available. https://lnkd.in/gkKPrwy

There was some good energy in DC this last week. The hype and buzz around AI’s transformation of healthcare is everywhere, and Rock Health is here for it. Since 2021, $27.3B in venture funding has gone to U.S. digital health startups with AI-enabled solutions, and already 36% of physicians are using AI in their practice. Rock Health had an opportunity to partner with Consumer Technology Association and René Quashie on their annual Health+ AI Summit this year. We were lucky to have so many smart people contributing to the momentum of AI. Given the stakes, big questions still loomed following the meeting: ❇️ How can AI make patients and communities healthier and not just create efficiencies? ❇️ How do we harness the opportunity without losing what matters most?  ❇️ Where is policy smoothing the path—and where might it introduce risk? A few themes I’m reflecting on: ❇️ Investment tailwinds: AI-enabled startups now account for the majority of digital health funding, raising nearly double per round compared to non-AI peers. Investors are especially focused on workflow automation, R&D, and data infrastructure—areas where AI can deliver both near-term ROI and long-term transformation. ❇️ Policy as a market signal: Moves like TEFCA (for interoperability) and the OBBBA fund for rural hospitals create clearer conditions for scaling AI, while past shifts in telehealth reimbursement show how quickly investment patterns can accelerate or cool based on policy clarity. ❇️ The next frontier: From AI scribes adopted faster than any other tech in healthcare history, to agentic AI pilots that autonomously manage revenue cycle tasks, the frontier is moving from administrative back-office to direct clinical and patient-facing roles. Impactful use of AI will require building for trust, sound policy, and thoughtful human interaction. The path ahead isn’t about choosing between innovation or caution; it’s about building for AI’s full potential while protecting what matters most: healthier patients, stronger communities, and a more equitable healthcare system. As we think about how to bring AI and digital health into our systems in a smart and responsible way, we can’t lose sight of what really matters: people. At the end of the day, its patients and caregivers who are living with the impact of these technologies. So if we’re building for the future of health, we have to build with them at the center. I’m grateful to the colleagues across sectors leaning into these conversations, and appreciative of the time we spent together this past week: Nelly Ganesan, Al J. Browne, Julie Barnes, Rebecca Weintraub, Mark Sendak, Michael R. Crawford Randall Rutta , Ami Bhatt, MD, Jesse Ehrenfeld MD MPH, Laura Adams, Prabhjot Singh, MD PhD, Charlotte Rock, Michael Brouthers, Dan DOrazio, Kerri Conn Haresign Fritz Desir 🇭🇹🇬🇾 Karen S. Johnson, Ph.D. Chris Gibbons, MD, MPH

At this year’s Rock Health Summit, we’re diving into the bold ideas and critical shifts shaping the future of healthcare. Each of our panels will bring together the leaders, innovators, and visionaries moving the industry forward: 📈 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐏𝐎: 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 + 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 What does it take to go from a startup with a vision to a public company transforming chronic care at scale? Hear directly from the CEOs leading the way. 🤖 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 & 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 AI is transforming healthcare in real time. This panel will cut through the hype to spotlight where AI is truly delivering results and what comes next. ♀️ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞: 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 Women’s health is no longer a niche. It is a movement. This conversation highlights the capital, founders, and systems addressing critical gaps and advancing innovation. 🩺 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 Primary care is being redefined. Leaders will share how virtual-first platforms, culturally aligned care teams, and new payment models are making it more equitable and scalable. 🤝 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 The best healthcare solutions are built together. Patients, providers, and technologists will show how authentic collaboration is driving trust, adoption, and impact. 💡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Strategic activity in healthcare is accelerating. Investors, founders, and operators unpack what is fueling consolidation, where capital is flowing, and how leaders are navigating today’s high-stakes growth environment. 📅 Secure your spot today and be part of the experience! Can’t make it to San Francisco? You can join virtually from anywhere. Register today: www.rockhealthsummit.com #RockHealthSummit #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation

Join Rock Health at this year’s HLTH for a candid look at how demographics are reshaping expectations for workplace support and well-being. Workplace benefits aren’t one-size-fits-all anymore. Each generation shows up with different expectations, and traditional perks don’t always land the way they used to. What feels essential to a Baby Boomer may be irrelevant to Gen Z, and what attracts younger employees may not resonate with those later in their careers. Add in millennials balancing kids, caregiving, and financial uncertainty, and it’s clear the benefits playbook needs a rewrite. The challenge for employers is to design support that connects across life stages while still feeling personal and relevant. Our latest consumer adoption research, broken down by generational cohorts, echoes this reality. https://lnkd.in/dES-dPik Megan Zweig, CEO of Rock Health Advisory, will moderate the can’t miss panel “Lost in Multi-Generational Translation” on bridging generational divides in employee benefits with industry-leading experts: • Dr. Madhavi Vemireddy, MD, CEO, Cleo • Jenna Glover, CCO, Headspace • Faith P., Head of Global Benefits, Cision • Amanda Lannert, Jellyvision 🗓️ Mark your calendar: Monday, October 20, 12:20 pm PT, Logos Stage. See you there!

For a few years, I've seen the term "digital twin" pop up in pitches and headlines. This week, I had the chance to write about it. In today's Endpoints News Health Tech newsletter, I spoke with Rock Health's Julia A. Croxen about what this approach contributes in an area like metabolic care. (up until now, I'd mostly heard of digital twins used in research, rather than clinical care) Ngai Yeung's latest piece on Twin Health's $53M raise spurred my interest in digital twins, be sure to check out her piece on the fundraise. Also inside: - Ngai had the scoop on ALIGNMT AI's seed round - Walgreens has a new CEO and split up its business as the take-private deal closes Check it out (link in the comments) + be sure to subscribe!

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 RockHealth.org Innovation Fellows—nine outstanding leaders pushing healthcare innovation forward by centering lived experience in their work. The RockHealth.org Innovation Fellowship is a seven-month program that curates unique opportunities for emerging digital health leaders to gain exposure to the digital health ecosystem, deepen their understanding of trends and opportunities across the industry, and engage with the Rock Health community. Congratulations to this year’s Fellows: Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP + AskSAMIE®️, Morgan Moncada + Neru Health, Dr. Lola Omishore PT, DPT, OCS, ATC + TheraMotive, Jessica Bell van der Wal + Frame, Georgina Dukes-Harris + Swishvo, Emily Klingbeil + Phoebe, 💛 Maria Barrera + 💛 Clayful, Patrick Gilligan + SOMETHINGS, Michelle Turner + Here Now Health Our 2025 cohort is pioneering advancements in RockHealth.org's breakthrough areas: women’s health, primary care, and youth mental health. To learn more about the Fellows and their work, explore our website: https://lnkd.in/dyzmrbBm

One of this year's biggest stories has been the highly anticipated IPOs by Omada Health and Hinge Health. But what does it take to go from a startup with a vision to a public company transforming chronic care at scale? At this year’s Rock Health Summit, our "Mission Meets Market: The Journeys of Omada Health and Hinge Health" session will bring together leaders who have done just that. In conversation with Anjalee Khemlani (Healthcare Journalist), Sean Duffy (CEO and Co-Founder, Omada Health), and Daniel Perez (CEO and Co-Founder, Hinge Health) will share the pivotal decisions, lessons learned, and leadership approaches that have fueled sustainable growth, navigated market shifts, and kept patient outcomes at the center while going public. 📅 Don’t miss your chance to hear from the CEOs redefining digital health at scale. Register today: www.rockhealthsummit.com

Check out the second installment of the Rock Health Summit Virtual Series: 𝘈𝘐 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦! We’re bringing together primary care leaders to explore how we can harness AI to reinforce what makes primary care work: trusted relationships, team-based care, and equitable access. Get a sneak peek of the insightful conversations coming your way on September 30 and hear from: • Chris Lew, VP, Commercial Strategy + Innovation @ Rock Health • Richard Milani, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer @ Sutter Health  • Jennifer Peña, Chief Medical Officer @ Wisp  • Nipa Shah, Chair, Professor of Community Health + Family Medicine @ University of Florida Do you have your ticket yet? Join us at Rock Health Summit: https://lnkd.in/gkKPrwy https://lnkd.in/gc53XGng