behavioral health
The company is building the world's largest RWE platform in behavioral health and chronic diseases to expand data-driven, evidence-based care for people managing behavioral health conditions.
The HIMSS Media team discusses how vendors, payers and policymakers are looking to answer the growing demand for mental and behavioral health services.
Optum was already a stakeholder in the New York company thanks to a "significant investment" it made early in 2019.
A new guidance from the U.S. regulator relaxes a handful of requirements for these digital health devices, and clarifies the agency's long-term enforcement policy for low-risk wellness products.
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IVP led the round, which adds to the company's existing $100 million in equity investments.
LiveBetter also announced its plans to transition into a nonprofit.
The Series C round will continue to support growth of the mindfulness and meditation app maker's D2C, B2B and digital health offerings.
The new money will be put towards launching the company's clinics and digital platform.