Stay up to date on the latest in health tech, digital health and health AI news with this weekly brief. This is news from the week of June 8 to 12.
Karias Health launches AI care companion
Karias Health announced Tuesday the launch of an AI companion to better help members understand care decisions in real-time.
The AI care companion—dubbed Faith—is embedded in the broader Karias platform and aims to bridge the gaps throughout the care process. Its abilities include listening and summarizing provider visits; translating physicians’ guidance into actionable tasks and recommending high-quality, low-cost providers.
"We are at a crossroads. Employers can't absorb rising healthcare costs, and patients deserve a system that actually works for them,” said Nicole Semeraro, Karias Health founder and CEO, in a statement. “With Faith and Karias combined, we've built a first-of-its-kind guided care intelligence platform that puts the patient at the center, and we're incredibly proud to bring it to market."
MySeniorCareHub launches all-in-one digital health platform
Scotch Plains, N.J.-based MySeniorCareHub announced Tuesday the launch of an all-in-one digital health platform to simplify senior care.
The goal of the platform is to connect seniors, families, caregivers, organizations and providers within a single application, the company said.
“Our vision with MySeniorCareHub is to simplify aging in place by bringing safety, health monitoring, AI-powered healthcare education, family engagement, and device interoperability into one easy-to-use platform,” said Anish Desai, CEO and founder of MySeniorCareHub, PBC, 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.
Among its features are live location awareness and geofencing, wellness monitoring, vital monitoring, medication reminders and centralized health records.
The platform also has an AI-powered healthcare assistant—dubbed Kiara—which aims to help seniors and caregivers access educational information.
Wisp, Mount Sinai partner to expand PrEP access in NY
Wisp and Mount Sinai Health System are partnering to expand PrEP and HIV prevention access to sexually active individuals across New York state.
The program aims to remove the largest barriers, such as stigma or limited provider access, to beginning and staying on treatment. Most commercial and private insurance plans will cover the program and include at-home testing options. Prescriptions are available within 24 to 48 hours of lab results.
It’s the first fully remote HIV prevention program launched by a New York City medical system, the organizations said.
“It’s unacceptable that so many people still can’t access PrEP, given it is one of the most effective solutions we have today to prevent HIV,” said Monica Cepak, Wisp CEO, in a statement. “Our digital-first model, combined with Mount Sinai’s clinical leadership, is creating a more accessible, patient-centered approach to prevention — and not only helping people start PrEP, but stay on it.”
Apple to roll out perimenopause, menopause health features
Apple unveiled a suite of new features Monday, including support for individuals undergoing perimenopause and menopause with the rollout of iOS 27.
Beginning in the fall, users will be able to access support in the Health App’s Cycle Tracking feature. The features include notifications about cycle deviations indicative of perimenopause, the company said.
To complement the upcoming features, Apple Fitness+ announced Tuesday the launch of a three-week program—dubbed Strong Through Menopause—that features weekly yoga and strength workouts tailored to help users navigate the stage of life.