Are we in control of our own health? Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer at Cleveland Clinic, says yes.
Last week, during an animated talk at MATTER, Dr. Roizen argued that a person’s longevity and quality of life are primarily the result of personal health choices. He called for a radical change in our culture, arguing that the only way to bend the healthcare cost curve is to make well…
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An interview with VillageMD CEO Tim Barry
Tim Barry has spent his career building solutions that help primary care providers (PCPs) deliver real value and better health outcomes for patients. His latest company, VillageMD, equips PCPs with the data, resources and clinical decision support they need to provide proactive, holistic care.
At our most recent Tales from the Trenches, Tim shared sto…
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Earlier this month, more than 40,000 cancer researchers, clinicians and innovators convened in Chicago for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, the world’s largest cancer research conference. During the meeting, we hosted MATTER’s first oncology startup showcase.
Following this theme, we’re spending June highlighting a few of the MATTER businesses building a new and…
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Bringing a new healthcare product to market is no easy task. But bringing a new healthcare product to market in another country with a different health system, regulatory environment and business landscape can be an even more daunting challenge.
To reduce the friction of entering the U.S. healthcare market, MATTER and the Consulate General of Canada work together on a mentorship program to sup…
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Ten years ago, Tom Riley’s mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. As she embarked on her journey as a cancer patient, Mr. Riley began his journey as her caregiver and advocate.
The two quickly learned how challenging it could be to keep on top of the care plan and understand what symptoms to watch out for or whether to escalate a concern to the doctor.
“Even with two college-educated peopl…
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