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VCs are pouring money into digital health. Are they making smart bets? | Stat
In the first half of 2018, digital health companies raised $3.4 billion in venture capital, putting them on track for a record year.
Pharmaceuticals
Meet the rebate, the new villain of high drug prices | The New York Times
Critics say rebates raise brand-name drug prices for consumers, since insurers usually keep the rebates instead of passing along the savings.
Government
HHS official who spread conspiracy theories forced out | Politico
Ximena Barreto, who spread the pizzagate conspiracy theory on social media, resigned from HHS as deputy communications director.
Medical devices
Adherium receives additional FDA clearance for OTC sale of inhaler sensors in the US | Mobihealthnews
"This latest clearance kicks off our official entry into the US consumer market," said the Adherium CEO. People will be able to purchase the devices directly from Adherium.
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Starbucks ties up with Alibaba to deliver coffee in China | The Wall Street Journal
Starbucks and Alibaba are teaming up to deliver drinks and food in China through Alibaba's Ele.me food-delivery platform. They'll begin delivering this fall in Beijing and Shanghai.
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