Even insured patients need help affording care. We dive into a new survey on consumers’ medical cost concerns and how price transparency tools can turn confusion into clarity.

In H1’ 2021, over one-quarter (27%) of all funded digital health companies were operating solely on a D2C model, up from 22% of cash recipients last year, per Rock Health. The appeal of D2C healthcare: For consumers, subscription-based healthcare can be a more affordable option than the traditional care funnel.

The metaverse is expected to be a major disruptor across industries, but it's still early days for the emerging realm. In this report, we look at how different markets are embarking on their own metaverse business models.

Digital health solutions like virtual care and RPM can help power preventative healthcare and allow providers to deliver better health outcomes. For example, digital health startups like Oak Street Health and Cityblock Health are implementing community-based, preventive care models that also primarily operate within value-based environments.

The pandemic, along with shifts in consumer health behavior, have heightened the need for medical payments innovation. With unpaid US medical debt approaching $200 billion, healthcare providers must take a patient-centered approach to enhancing their payment infrastructures.

Seeing is believing: Our quick explainer video gives you insight into what the metaverse is all about.

Top mental health apps fall short on privacy: New research shows that mental health apps like BetterHelp and Talkspace put consumers’ privacy at risk. We detail how ultra-transparent data practices will be key to retaining long-term users.

Carbon Health launched a low-cost diabetes program. We unpack why transparent prices alone won’t be enough to keep up with CVS’ expanding clinics.

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