Jessica Hagen

Jessica Hagen

Jessica Hagen is the Executive Editor of MobiHealthNews. She covers the growth of digital health, including the medical extended reality (XR) industry, and reports in-depth on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. As a hobby, Jessica co-hosts a podcast with Dr. Kim Bullock, a medical XR pioneer at Stanford University, about immersive technology use in psychiatric care. She received a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Journalism from California State University, Northridge.

Doctor listening to a patients heart with a stethoscope
By  Jessica Hagen 02:09 pm April 2, 2024
Digital cardiac and lung disease health startup Eko Health announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-enabled cardiac tool that helps with the early detection of low ejection fraction, a key indicator of heart failure.  Eko Low Ejection Fraction Tool (ELEFT), which officially received the green light from the FDA in March, is an AI-enabled tool that allows providers to detect low...
Person looking in a refrigerator
By  Jessica Hagen 02:45 pm April 1, 2024
It is not often consumers consider their refrigerator or television as a tool that gives their healthcare providers personalized health data, but LG NOVA is considering the possibility of consumer electronics becoming data collectors for preventative care measures. Atul Singh, general manager of digital health at LG NOVA, sat down with MobiHealthNews to discuss how the North American Innovation...
Healthcare provider leaning on a desk and looking at a computer
By  Jessica Hagen 12:33 pm March 29, 2024
DarioHealth, a digital chronic-condition-management platform, reported $3.6 million in revenue for Q4 2023, compared to $6.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, a 47% decrease. Year-over-year revenue in 2023 was $20.4 million, compared to $27.7 million for 2022. The New York-based company said the overall decrease in revenue stemmed from lower consumer and strategic-partner channels.  The...
Healthcare provider on the phone while sitting at a desk with a computer on it
By  Jessica Hagen 11:20 am March 28, 2024
Digital substance use management platform Pelago, formerly Quit Genius, announced it secured $58 million in Series C funding, bringing its total raise to $151 million.  Existing investor Atomico led the round, with participation from other continuing investors, including Octopus Ventures, Y Combinator and Kinnevik AB. New investors GreyMatter Capital and Eight Roads also participated.  Laura...
Healthcare provider sitting at a desk wearing a lab coat and headphones while talking to someone on a computer
By  Jessica Hagen 03:27 pm March 27, 2024
AI-enabled text-first virtual healthcare clinic Curai Health announced it partnered with healthcare system Tufts Medicine to expand access to virtual care in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  Curai Health offers a primary care team and AI-powered software that embeds into a provider's care delivery services.  Its offerings include personalized primary care providers and urgent care services,...
Prescription drug bottles in a box
By  Jessica Hagen 04:39 pm March 26, 2024
Amazon Pharmacy announced it expanded its same-day medication-delivery offerings to residents of New York City and the greater Los Angeles area, providing patients with quick access to prescription medicines for diabetes, flu, high blood pressure and other common conditions.  The company said it can provide its same-day delivery services thanks to assembling small facilities that hold thousands...
Two healthcare providers looking at a diagnostic image of a brain on a wall
By  Jessica Hagen 05:51 pm March 25, 2024
Boston-based brain-computer interface technology company Neurable announced a partnership with Canadian precision health company Healthspan Digital to offer its neurotechnology to health and longevity clinics to help providers assess cognitive performance and brain health.  Brain-computer interfaces collect brain signals and translate them into commands that are then relayed to external devices,...
Andrew Trister, chief medical and science officer at Verily
By  Jessica Hagen 08:56 pm March 22, 2024
Alphabet's life science subsidiary Verily announced a strategic restructuring last year, shifting its focus to using AI and data science to improve precision health options.  Andrew Trister, chief medical and science officer at Verily, sat down with MobiHealthNews to discuss the company's use of AI technology, its work with tech giant Google and what excites him about the business's future....
Person wearing glasses while sitting in a chair and looking at a tablet
By  Jessica Hagen 01:53 pm March 21, 2024
PocketHealth, a platform that enables patients to access their medical imaging, announced it secured $33 million in an all-equity Series B funding round led by Round13 Capital. Deloitte Ventures participated in the round, alongside Samsung Next and existing investors Radical Ventures and Questa Capital. WHAT IT DOES PocketHealth provides an AI-enabled platform that allows patients to access their...
Healthcare provider looking at X-rays on a wall
By  Jessica Hagen 06:01 pm March 19, 2024
Google made several announcements during its Check Up event on Tuesday, including the release of its new MedLM for Chest X-ray, advancements in personalization at Fitbit Labs and the release of its Skin Condition Image Network (SCIN).  Dr. Karen DeSalvo, Google Health's chief health officer, kicked off The Check Up event by highlighting the increased use of AI in healthcare. "We are at an...