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A cross-industry research consortium modeled after consumer-focused market research practices is set to present its findings at HIMSS20 in March.

The MobiHealthNews staff shares its thoughts on how HIPAA, investor funding, digital health commercialization and other focus areas will be changing over the course of the new year.

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Flaner's newly acquired employees will be housed in a new "Tech Hub" the Brazil-grown unicorn will be establishing in Lisbon. 

The company's US lead said that two "very large" strategic partners have already been secured, with hopes to lock down as many as five by next year.

The latest round brings Bright Health's fundraising total to more than $1 billion.

The pharmacy benefit manager has vetted 15 programs from Livongo, Propeller Health, Omada Health and others to help clients choose effective digital health management tools.

Outpatient care settings are garnering more satisfaction than other providers, but overall satisfaction is down.

The shift happening in healthcare is similar to trends in personal wealth management, with beneficiaries assuming greater control.

At Integris Health, billing and analytics technology is responsible for measurable rises in patients' perceptions of the financial experience – helping them set up payment plans, make payments, register for self-service and sign up for text alerts.