HIT Consultant January 14, 2025
What You Should Know:
The digital health landscape in 2024 was marked by a surge in early-stage investments alongside significant moves by established healthcare giants, according to Rock Health’s annual end of the year funding report.
– The Rock Health report states the “David and Goliath” phenomenon has created a complex ecosystem where both small startups and large players are vying for a share of the innovation pie.
A Year of Contrasts
While venture funding in U.S. digital health reached $10.1B across 497 deals, this figure represents a slight decline from 2023, and when adjusted for inflation, is nearly identical to 2019 funding levels. This apparent slowdown can be attributed to two key factors:
- Focus on Early-Stage...