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German startup seeks to tackle shortage of dermatologic care in country's largest healthtech Series A raise.

A postponed launch and technical hurdles have hampered the testing phase of digital prescriptions in Germany, and the country now enters a prolonged piloting phase at the start of 2022.

The company merge will further innovate digital healthcare in the UK.

According to a study published in JMIR, providers are generally positive about remote therapy and tele-rehabilitation, but they need more training and support to overcome obstacles like technology hurdles and practical concerns.

Researchers did not find a significant reduction in the rate of hospitalizations between participants in the standard care group and those in the digital intervention group. 

As another pandemic year ends, leaders in the digital health space reflect on what the industry has learned in 2021.

More payers launched virtual-first plans, insurtechs went public, and the digital mental health space brought in plenty of funding dollars this year.

The company’s first products are sensors that can be installed in operating rooms to collect procedure data and improve surgical quality.

Also, Iktos and the University of Dundee partner to design drugs for tropical diseases.

Deep Dive: Many adults with a mental illness won’t be able to access care, even though they report anxiety and depression in greater numbers. Telehealth and digital tools can bridge the gap.