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Digital Health: The Investment and the Challenges
In response to these pressing needs, the digital health industry has seen a surge in interest and investment. Over $41 billion in venture capital has poured into digital health startups, signaling a recognition of the potential these technologies hold. However, many of these efforts have faced hurdles, including low user engagement and regulatory barriers like HIPAA regulations, which have slowed wider adoption.
Interestingly, the convenience of ordering food via mobile apps highlights the discrepancy in healthcare access in the United States. While ordering a cheeseburger through an app is effortless, accessing healthcare—especially when insurance coverage is often restricted to in-person services—remains cumbersome and inefficient.