startup spotlight
James Lott, founder and CEO of Scripted, discusses his startup’s unexpected beginnings and hard-won triumphs.
The Startup Scripted empowers local pharmacists to prescribe and treat common conditions, offering a convenient and affordable alternative to traditional doctor visits.
The Challenge According to a 2021 report by the Association of Academic Colleges, the United States could face a s…
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podcast
Three startups discuss vision care accessibility and equity in a conversation moderated by Will Flanagan of VSP Vision’s Global Innovation Center.
Eighty-four percent of people rate vision as the most important sense — and 97 percent agree that having healthy eyes is important — only half schedule an annual eye exam. As our population ages, we expect demand for vision care to grow, along with …
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event recap
Ten startups working to reduce maternal mortality concluded the program with a final showcase to key stakeholders.
May 22, 2024, CHICAGO, IL — Today, 51 Labs, MATTER’s women’s health accelerator, wrapped up its challenge focused on advancing the development of innovations addressing maternal mortality in the United States. Following a keynote address from Dr. Elizabeth Cherot, president and CE…
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Community
Recently, 14 startups became part of the MATTER community as Select members. Our new members span different areas of healthcare, from digital health to medical devices and more.
If you’re interested in joining the MATTER community, you can learn more about our membership options here. You can also view our innovation challenges here.
Meet the startups Emboa Medical — West Lafayette, Indiana: …
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MATTER hosted a virtual conversation with Caroline Pearson, executive director of the Peterson Health Technology Institute, to discuss the current shortcomings and promising future of diabetes management.
The Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) recently released a report scrutinizing digital diabetes management solutions, sparking controversy within the healthcare industry. The report …
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