Get the latest news in health technology, digital health and health AI with this weekly overview. News for the week from June 8th to 12th.
Calias Health launches AI Care Companion
Carius Health on Tuesday announced the launch of an AI companion that will help members better understand treatment decisions in real time.
The AI care companion, called Faith, is part of the broader Carias platform and aims to bridge gaps across the care process. Its functions include listening to and summarizing provider visits. Translate physician guidance into actionable tasks and recommend high-quality, low-cost healthcare providers.
“We are at a crossroads. Employers cannot absorb rising health care costs, and patients need a system that actually works,” Carius Health founder and CEO Nicole Semeraro said in a statement. “Together with Faith and Carias, we have built a first-of-its-kind patient-centric guided care intelligence platform, and we are very proud to bring it to market.”
MySeniorCareHub launches all-in-one digital health platform
Scotch Plains, New Jersey-based MySeniorCareHub announced Tuesday the launch of an all-in-one digital health platform that simplifies senior care.
The company says the platform’s goal is to connect seniors, families, caregivers, organizations and providers within a single application.
“Our vision for MySeniorCareHub is to simplify aging by integrating safety, health monitoring, AI-powered medical education, family engagement, and device interoperability into one easy-to-use platform,” Anish Desai, CEO and founder of MySeniorCareHub at PBC, said in a statement.
The platform is designed to work with wearables and other devices, including Android and iOS smartphones, smartwatches, and compatible existing personal emergency response system devices.
Its features include live location recognition and geofencing, health monitoring, vitals monitoring, medication reminders, and centralized health records.
The platform also features an AI-powered healthcare assistant (called Kiara) that aims to help seniors and caregivers access educational information.
Wisp and Mount Sinai partner to expand PrEP access in New York
Wisp and Mount Sinai Health System are partnering to expand access to PrEP and HIV prevention for sexually active people across New York State.
The program aims to remove the biggest barriers to starting and continuing treatment, such as stigma and limited provider access. Most commercial and private insurance plans cover this program, which also includes an at-home testing option. A prescription will be issued within 24-48 hours of the test results.
The organization says it is the first fully remote HIV prevention program launched by the New York City health system.
“Given that PrEP is one of the most effective solutions we have today to prevent HIV, it is unacceptable that so many people still cannot access it,” Wisp CEO Monica Cepak said in a statement. “Combining our digital-first model with Mount Sinai’s clinical leadership creates a more accessible, patient-centered prevention approach that helps people not only start PrEP, but stay with it.”
Apple rolls out health features for perimenopause and menopause
Apple on Monday announced a series of new features with the rollout of iOS 27, including support for individuals experiencing menopause and menopause.
Starting in the fall, users will be able to access support for menstrual cycle tracking features in the Health app. The company said the feature includes notifications about cycle deviations that indicate perimenopause.
To complement its upcoming features, Apple Fitness+ on Tuesday announced the launch of a three-week program (dubbed “Strong Through Improvement”) featuring weekly yoga and strength training sessions tailored to help users navigate their stages in life.
