The early 2000s marked a critical juncture in the trajectory of the opioid crisis, presenting a pivotal opportunity for proactive intervention and the integration of smart packaging technologies to mitigate the burgeoning challenges associated with opioid misuse and dependence.

In the ever-growing world of wearable tech, Hexoskin has become a leader in the field of wearable tech. The brainchild of co-founders Pierre-Alexandre Fournier and Jean-François Roy, Hexoskin was founded in 2006 and quickly obtained status as a key player in the global market with its smart clothing designed to monitor users’ health and fitness. Functionally, the sensors built into the Hexoskin garments provide multiple datapoints for users including heart rate zones, breathing rate, minute ventilation, heart rate max, resting heart rate, recovery rate, VO2 max, and cadence. Recently, the company has partnered with HITLAB to expand its digital health footprint.

Clinical trials continue to face challenges in efficacious quality data for medication adherence due to heavy reliance on self-reporting by trial participants or use of adjunctive methods, such as video self-recording, to verify adherence to protocol treatment schedules.

Deliberate AI emerges as a transformative force in mental health technology with its ambient multimodal AI for mental health. By harnessing the capabilities of multimodal AI, the company excels in comprehending the nuances of human behavior and physical signs.

Women have specific health needs that are often underserved by existing healthcare systems. Balancing their multifaceted roles in family and professional life, women tend to sideline their overall well-being and self-care. Societal obstacles like unequal power dynamics, limited educational and job opportunities, emphasis on reproductive roles, and familial responsibilities further impede women's access to quality healthcare. Verbena, an innovative digital care platform, addresses these challenges by providing comprehensive digital care and telemedicine services tailored specifically for women.