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Yesterday, Rock Health Advisory members convened at the Golden Gate Yacht Club for our annual Fall Member Forum, which brings together strategy and innovation leaders from life sciences, health systems, payers, retail, tech, and beyond. San Francisco gifted us with a beautiful sunny day, and we covered critical topics shaping the future of healthcare innovation: ? Measuring the impact of digital health initiatives ? Evolving consumer engagement strategies ? Centering on purpose to create sustainable businesses and movements for change A standout feature of the day was our breakout sessions, which provided the opportunity for members to exchange ideas and workshop solutions in small groups. The hot topic? How they’re making the case for and measuring digital health projects at their organization. From thought-provoking panels to insightful “bayside” chats, the diverse perspectives and collective expertise in the room left us all feeling inspired. It's events like these that remind us of the power of community in driving healthcare forward, and we're already looking ahead to our next gathering. + Rock Health Advisory membership provides the opportunity to expand your network with warm introductions, meet new potential partners, learn from peers, and so much more. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dRTRQQh5 #healthcareinnovation #digitalhealth

That’s a wrap on Rock Health Summit 2024! The countdown to next year begins—save the date for Tuesday, September 30, 2024. Until then, here are the themes from today we’ll be reflecting on: ?? Resilience and Renewal in Digital Health: The digital health market is still unpredictable. But we're seeing a shift toward more sustainable, scalable business models—emphasizing operational discipline to achieve profitability as opposed to growth at all costs. ?? GLP-1s and Obesity Care: GLP-1 medications are now transforming obesity care, and there is opportunity for significant long-term benefit as it relates to health outcomes and cost. Digital health has the opportunity to not only enable access to quality obesity medicine but also to tailor and personalize care to individuals. ???? Caregiving Reimagined: Caregivers are critical yet historically under-recognized and under-supported. Today, innovators are stepping up to develop solutions which center caregivers alongside patients, providing insight into the care of loved ones in a way that is clear and actionable. ?? Youth Mental Health: The youth mental health crisis is deepening, and digital solutions are evolving to meet young people where they are—on their phones and in their schools. While investment in the space is increasing, so is fragmentation and opportunity exists for a better integrated and connected pediatric care experience. ?? Food as Medicine: Whether you call it food as medicine, food is medicine, or foodcare…the movement is gaining momentum. In fact, the average food as medicine startup is about three years younger than the average digital health startup—but has raised $5M more. As more stakeholders integrate nutrition into healthcare, digital solutions can help bridge access gaps, particularly in marginalized communities. ?? Healthcare in 2040: AI is guaranteed to catalyze change in healthcare, especially for resource-constrained health systems. Relative to today, some segments in healthcare are anticipated to consolidate (e.g., AI-focused startups) and others to disaggregate (e.g., health systems, PBMs). Overall, the healthcare industry needs to focus on identifying and scaling what works while abandoning ineffective models to avoid stagnation. #RHSummit24? Katie Drasser Megan Zweig Bill Evans Sari Kaganoff Chris Lew

Rock Health Summit is finally here and we could not be more excited! Today’s agenda includes conversations on food as medicine, funding trends, youth mental health innovation, and more. If you have FOMO, it’s not too late to experience the magic—the virtual experience is still available, register before we kick off at 1:00 pm PT: https://lnkd.in/dhjTBimv + For a content sneak peek, check out the Rock Health Summit Virtual Series: ?https://lnkd.in/g6sMrmX4? + Last but not least, head over to Rock Health’s X/Twitter (https://x.com/Rock_Health) for live discussion themes and takeaways—and join the conversation using #RHSummit24!

Last night we celebrated this year’s Top 50 in Digital Health honorees with Rock Health’s annual Top 50 awards dinner in San Francisco. The honorees are leaders expanding access to healthcare, writing healthcare policy, scaling companies, and moving technology from bench to bedside. It was so special to gather as a community to commemorate their achievements—and it was a fabulous kickoff to this week’s slate of Rock Health events. Please join us in congratulating our Top 50 honorees again! Katie Drasser Megan Zweig Bill Evans #Top50inDigitalHealth #RHSummit24

Rock Health Summit is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10! Already feeling FOMO? Good news—you can still join us virtually to learn from leading digital health innovators as they cover some of the industry’s hottest topics. Register today and join us! https://lnkd.in/dhjTBimv

My latest: Back to school time! How are some of the companies selling telemental health to school districts faring? Really well...even with the ESSER program winding down this month. Spoke with Talkspace, Cartwheel, AMN Healthcare and Rock Health about why these startups are doing well. “It continues to be the top priority for school districts. No school district has found the perfect answer to it." - Joe English, Cartwheel https://lnkd.in/eqBhAfUx via Modern Healthcare

What innovations will define the next era of healthcare? Join us at Rock Health Summit on 9/10 for "The Next Frontier: Healthcare Innovation in 2040" as Mohana Ravindranath (STAT) moderates a panel featuring Meg Barron (Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI)), Bill Evans (Rock Health), Michael Penn (American Medical Association), Sara Vaezy (Providence), and Monique Woodard (Cake Ventures). The future of healthcare is being shaped today—this conversation will chart the course with bold predictions and realistic approaches. Grab one of the last #RHSummit24 tickets before we sell out! www.rockhealthsummit.com?

What does the future hold for GLP-1 medications? At Rock Health Summit, our panel featuring Blake Madden (Hospitalogy), Aneil Batra (LUMENARYA), Sari Kaganoff (Rock Health), Elina Onitskansky (Ilant Health), and Amanda Velazquez, MD, DABOM (Cedars-Sinai) will explore the evolving potential of these drugs—from obesity care and beyond—and the role digital health can play. Join us at #RHSummit24 for all of our thought-provoking sessions—and register now, because only a handful of in-person tickets remain! Whether you’re passionate about digital health innovation or eager to network with the industry’s brightest, this is your chance to be part of the magic. Not able to join us in San Francisco? Register to join us virtually! www.rockhealthsummit.com #RHSummit24

The concept of "food as medicine" is evolving into a powerful tool to combat diet-related diseases and improve equity and access in healthcare. Join us at #RHSummit24 as Chris Lew (Rock Health) moderates a discussion with Jason Langheier MD, MPH (Foodsmart), Sarah Mastrorocco (Instacart), Maggie McCullough (PolicyMap, Inc.), Pamela Schwartz (Kaiser Permanente), and Tambra Raye Stevenson (WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics & Agriculture ) on how food is being integrated into primary and chronic care. They’ll explore how the "foodcare" movement is addressing social determinants of health and how innovators are building tech-enabled interventions to make food a cornerstone of health for all patients. Register for #RHSummit24 and join us: www.rockhealthsummit.com

The care economy is a $648B market, but to successfully improve patient outcomes and experiences, solutions and tools must be designed thoughtfully for caregivers. At Rock Health Summit on September 10, Patrice Martin (The Holding Co.) will moderate a panel with Brittney Riley Gavini (Pivotal Ventures), Christina LaMontagne (Clarity Pediatrics), Jessica McGlory (Guaranteed), and Pooja Mittal (Health Net), focusing on the opportunities for investors, payers, and innovators to make a lasting impact on the lives of family caregivers and their loved ones. This panel is a must-attend for anyone interested in the future of caregiving and health equity. Register for #RHSummit24 and join us: www.rockhealthsummit.com