Six AgeTech Offerings from HLTH 2024

HLTH 2024 wrapped up last week in Las Vegas – where else?  AI was a big topic – transformational, embedded in health tech, capitalizing on the buzz. Or growing caution, concern about regulation, data quality issues, depending on the perspective. Others fretted about the state of healthcare in the US (not good), physician burnout (not good) and the health status of Americans, especially the mental health of young people (not good).  All these despite the promise of AI-enablement of laborious processes, hospital at home, conversational AI, new drugs, and many tech innovations. Looking through the exhibitor list, fifty-eight companies self-identified as AgeTech at HLTH. Here is a subset of those from the event:

Edamam. “Edamam organizes and structures the world’s food knowledge and offer nutrition data-as-a-service solutions to businesses in the food, health, and wellness sectors. Our clients include Nestle, Amazon, Virta Health, Noom, Twin Health, Microsoft to name a few. Edamam’s primary products are: 1) ) personalized meal recommendation solution for health and wellness clients, 2) licensed nutrition data, 3) highly accurate nutrition analysis of any meal, food, ingredient list or recipe, 4) meal planner.” Learn more at Edamam.com.

DriQ Health. “The firm has solved the problem of unmonitored incontinence in nursing homes. Our solution employs the world's only battery-free fully disposable sensor which can be placed outside any type of diaper. This sensor connects with our AI powered remote monitoring platform which provides real time notification to care givers using IoS and Android apps as well as text and email messaging. Our solution leverages technology to solve the manpower and care deficits currently present in senior living.”  Learn more at DriO Health.

HiDO – AI-Assisted Robotics. “HiDO is a patient friendly device accompanied with a mobile application that helps automate home care by assisting patients with medication compliance. HiDO automates the medication experience and removes much of the patient burden to remember the right medication, the right frequency, the right dosage and validates the right person through a remote video record.” Learn more at HiDO.

MoveFactorX. “Where digital innovation meets movement. Our ultra-portable sensor tech and reporting platform empower people to move better, enhancing lifestyle independence. From fall prevention to muscular power maintenance during weight loss, we're not just improving an overlooked area of healthcare; we're redefining it with objective measures and evidence-based practice. Join us in reaching every individual with a healthy aging solution that grows with them.” Learn more at MoveFactorX.

MyUti,  “MyUTI is a digital health platform delivering easy-to-use UTI and STI testing. Our at-home kits ensure quick, accurate results, helping individuals take control of their health. We partner with healthcare providers to offer reliable testing solutions, aiming to improve antibiotic selection while optimizing outcomes and reducing costs. MyUTI streamlines the testing process, making it accessible and efficient for consumers, digital health plaforms, health systems and payers.” Learn more at MyUti.

SimpleC. “SimpleC is a digital health innovator enhancing the quality of life for older adults, caregivers, and clinicians. Our tools support older adults, including those with chronic conditions, throughout the full aging continuum of care from independent living to palliative/hospice. We engage families and clinical teams to create a comprehensive circle of care, providing actionable insights into each individual’s status, needs, and goals, ultimately improving clinical outcomes and reducing care costs.” Learn more at SimpleC.