by Christine Byrd | Apr 12, 2024 | Blog, Resources
One of the most common questions we hear from young people at DxD is “what exactly is healthtech?” While there are some nuances, we broadly define health technology, or healthtech, as any medical device, including those that have a digital component....
by Christine Byrd | May 31, 2023 | Blog, Resources
In the wake of social justice protests and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations directed human and financial resources toward diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) efforts throughout 2020 and 2021. Yet by 2022, those efforts...
by Christine Byrd | Nov 30, 2022 | Blog
Young medtech companies seek high-performing talent for obvious reasons. So creating a company culture that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging from the get-go can ensure that the company attracts top talent – and is positioned for economic success....
by Christine Byrd | Aug 23, 2022 | Blog, Resources
A new analysis by experts at Deloitte finds that health inequities account for approximately $320 billion in annual health care spending in the U.S. — and could exceed $1 trillion by 2040, if left unchecked. The cost of health inequities can be felt in...
by Christine Byrd | May 13, 2022 | Blog
Janene Fuerch, M.D. and Amanda French created the first smart, connected pill case for birth control pill management and founded the femtech company EMME. In 2021, EMME earned recognition as TIME’s Best Inventions and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Earlier...
