Health and Wellness

Also: Well Dot scoops up $70 million, and dental startup Overjet brings in $42.5 million.

Healthcare professionals other than physicians, dentists and veterinarians who have prescribing authority under state law can order prescription digital therapeutics. That could improve access, especially to devices that treat mental health conditions.

The tech giant shut down its dedicated health division this year, but it released a variety of consumer- and clinician-facing projects.

As 2021 draws to a close, MobiHealthNews asked executives and other leaders in the digital health space what they expect from the industry next year.

Alexa made moves into health systems and elder care, a new Halo wearable was released and the Amazon Care virtual care service began its expansion this year.

The research targets people with complex regional pain syndrome, post-stroke pain, and other pain-induced conditions.

Also: Health education platform Lecturio brings in $45 million, and peer support startup Pace raises $13 million.

Germany adds another online psychology course to its DiGA directory that complements available mental health tools.

The company emerged from stealth in August with $41 million.

Rock Health’s 2021 Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey also found an increase in live video telemedicine and a decrease in satisfaction with telehealth compared with in-person care.