HEALTHTECH COMPANIES, APPS & MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

From AI and wearables to telehealth and genomics, technology is rapidly evolving how we prevent, diagnose, and treat illnesses. The healthtech sector encompasses a wide range of innovative companies leveraging modern hardware, software, and data science to tackle major challenges in the healthcare system. We look at a few domains medical disruptors are focused on.

Telehealth & Virtual Care
Spurred by the pandemic, startups like Amwell, Teladoc, and Ro are making virtual doctor visits, therapy sessions, and pharmacy services more accessible and convenient. AI-powered chatbots can triage patients, while remote patient monitoring uses wearable sensors and mobile apps to continuously track chronic conditions. Many health systems now have their own branded telehealth and virtual-first care delivery arms.

Medical Devices & Wearables
Firms like BioIntellisuit, Genovior, and MC10 are developing smart garments with sensors woven into the fabric to continuously monitor vital signs, gait, sleep, and other biometrics. Novel wearables leverage AI, miniaturized optics, and nano-sensors to enable new methods of imaging, diagnostics, and drug delivery. Meanwhile, companies like Intuitive Surgical are advancing robotic surgical systems with more autonomous capabilities.

Healthcare AI & Analytics
AI startups like Viz.ai apply machine learning to radiology, pathology, and other medical imaging to augment diagnostics and detect issues faster. Companies like Olive use AI process automation to streamline administrative workflows like scheduling, billing, and claims processing. Other analytics firms are applying advanced algorithms to optimize staffing, care delivery, clinical trials, and drug discovery pipelines.

Digital Therapeutics
Video games, mobile apps, and software platforms that can actually prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions fall under the umbrella of “digital therapeutics.” Companies like Akili, Pear Therapeutics, and Freespira are creating FDA-approved digital therapies using technologies like VR, AI coaching, and biofeedback as adjuncts or alternatives to medication.

Genomics & Precision Medicine
New gene sequencing and editing technologies from giants like Illumina and CRISPR Therapeutics as well as startups like Geno.me are accelerating the era of precision medicine. By rapidly mapping human genomes and DNA, treatments and new gene-based therapies can be more personalized and targeted versus conventional one-size-fits-all approaches.

From hospital systems to insurers, pharma companies and digital health startups, virtually every segment of healthcare is being impacted by emerging technologies that have the potential to reduce costs, increase access, and dramatically improve patient outcomes. As the capabilities of AI, sensors, and computational power continue advancing, we’re likely to see even more transformative and scalable healthtech solutions emerge.