Digital Health Business & Technology Staff

Gabriel Perna

Deputy Editor of Digital Health Business & Technology

Gabriel Perna is the Deputy Editor of Digital Health Business & Technology, a new brand from Modern Healthcare that is dedicated to covering the exciting and dynamic digital health industry. He has written extensively about the cross section of healthcare, business, and technology throughout his career with previous stops at Health Evolution, Chief Executive, Physician’s Practice, and Healthcare Innovation. He is an award-winning journalist with a deep understanding of the digital media landscape and growing a healthcare readership. Gabe is a graduate of Marist College’s journalism program and lives in Connecticut with his wife, Amanda, their two boys, Spencer and Logan, and their dog, Goose.

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Recent Stories

Digital health investors stress fundamentals: “The world has changed”

According to Digital Health Business & Technology’s data, digital health deals valued at $100 million or more have seen a sharp decline in Q2.

Amid baby formula shortage, one health system is going digital with breastfeeding

Trinity Health of New England’s Dr. Walter Trymbulak said digital health can help promote breastfeeding rather than having mothers rely on formula.

Startups are disrupting a ‘dehumanizing’ experience for women

Startups like Tia Health are partnering with health systems to improve women’s health experiences.

Can virtual reality teach clinicians of the future?

Health systems say virtual reality can be more cost effective and efficient than in-person training, but roadblocks to wider adoption are holding it back.

Jerry Harrison: From the Talking Heads to talking healthcare technology

The former Talking Heads’ guitarist on his career in business and why his company seeks to democratize the health tech funding landscape.

NYC Health + Hospitals to use virtual reality to train clinicians

With the goal of reducing maternal mortality rates, the public health system has invested in 22 VR headsets for obstetricians, two for each of its 11 acute hospitals across the city.

Cerebral reportedly adds FTC investigation to its list of troubles

Cerebral is reportedly being investigated the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for potentially deceptive cancellation practices.

GoodRx wins investor suit from IPO rollout

The lawsuit alleged GoodRx knew about a competitive product from Amazon when it launched its IPO.

Digital health IPOs: Here yesterday, gone today

The IPO market has disappeared after a remarkable 2021. When will it come back?

In the digital health gold rush, can investors hold their portfolio companies accountable?

Can the hyper-growth mentality of the venture capital world co-exist with patient safety and quality care in mental health? Digital health investors say they have methods of their own in keeping their portfolio companies accountable.

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5 takeaways from Modern Healthcare’s Transformation Summit

Leaders at health systems, insurers, digital health companies and other organizations shared insights on digital health at Modern Healthcare’s annual Transformation Summit in Austin, Texas.

Bain Capital takes a majority stake in AI company LeanTaaS

Bain Capital Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in healthcare AI company LeanTaaS from existing investors Insight Partners and Goldman Sachs Asset Management.