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Empowering pharmacists to improve the lives of their communities
Most Americans live within five miles of a pharmacy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So, why haven’t we leveraged pharmacies to equitably expand access to healthcare? MATTER member, Scripted, has taken on the challenge and is succeeding — very rapidly.
Scripted Founder and CEO James Lott sat down wit…
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Leveraging digital health to engage the patient beyond the appointment
According to U.S. Pharmacist, treatment adherence rates of 80 percent or higher are needed for optimal therapeutic efficacy. However, it’s estimated that adherence to chronic medications is only about 50 percent. MATTER member Scott Taylor, CEO and co-founder of Perx Health, is aiming to leverage digital health to improve t…
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Between October and December 2021, thirty-nine startups joined the MATTER community. Their innovations range from femtech and digital health to medical devices and solutions for diabetes care management. What do they all have in common? They’re all aiming to transform healthcare.
If you’re interested in joining the MATTER community, you can apply today or request more information and a member …
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Highlighting startup acquisitions in the MATTER community
In 2021, seven digital health startups in the MATTER community were acquired by leading healthcare organizations. These acquisitions embody MATTER’s core belief that collaboration between entrepreneurs and industry leaders is the fastest, most effective way to accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives.
Read how each collabo…
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As remote and in-person care converge, MATTER member Alertive Healthcare was acquired by Carbon Health. The Seattle-based company’s remote patient monitoring will be integrated into Carbon’s rapidly expanding, next-generation clinic network.
Alertive CEO and Co-founder Dr. Nirav Shah sits down to share the journey to acquisition and what lies ahead.
Responses have been edited for length and c…
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