Health and Wellness

As part of the agreement, SoftBank will research market opportunities for the digital therapeutic, and it can negotiate an exclusive commercialization deal in Japan.

During a discussion at HIMSS22, panelists discuss the health challenges of a long mission to Mars and how new interfaces could keep astronauts safe.

Also: Papa moves into the employer market, and Lark Health is working on a heart health platform.

Also: OpenLoop raises $8 million for its virtual care staffing and support services, and metaMe Health scoops up $2.2 million to prepare for the market launch of its prescription digital therapeutic.

Gastrointestinal-care startup Oshi Health raised $23 million in Series A financing last year.

The partnership with Zuellig Pharma includes Ensemble, Happify's therapeutic for treating major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, and a prescription digital therapeutic for chronic insomnia.

The partnership includes a patient support programme that brings tailored and age-based educational content to patients with Type 1 diabetes.

Also: Avant-garde Health raises $12 million for its surgical care analytics platform, Canadian care navigation startup Clinia scoops up $5 million and mental health clinician staffing company Legion Health scores $2 million.

During a panel discussion at ViVE, panelists discuss the importance of set-up support and provider input when using technology for managing chronic conditions in the home.

Also, AWS announces 12 startups in UK healthcare accelerator.