Joe Foster

PR professional at @FinnPartners serving the West coast (based in Portland). Love dogs!

[Joe Foster @FosterFriend]

Please read my most recent blog post for @FinnPartners Health Practice. An important health issue that impacts far too many across the country #mentalhealth #compassion #homelessness https://t.co/jMH7L8Tewa

[Aidan Simardone @AidanSimardone]

This is worse than doing nothing

[GIL BASHE @Gil_Bashe]

At #ViVEEvent: here's my report on @medikalife as the meeting kicks off. More than 8,000 health leaders—some 25% from the health sector's C-Suite—have descended upon the nation's Music Hub in Nashville for ViVE to discuss #digitalhealth transformation and health provider trends.

But scratch "music" and replace that with "HEALTH." The health industry contributes nearly $68 billion annually to the local economy, reflecting its significance as a primary economic driver. It is also the largest regional employer, creating some 330,000 jobs.

But #DOGE aims to slash billions from the nation's medical research budget, impacting science, jobs, and lives. @theviveevent comes at the right time and to the right place.

READ MORE: https://t.co/b0XoRgbvEN

[O'Dwyer's PR News @odwyerpr]

"Prediabetes is the nation’s silent epidemic. Close to 90 million adults—more than 1 in 3 Americans—have it, and 90% don’t know they do." Conceptually, the “Make America Healthy Again Movement” Needs a Nod https://t.co/iEZXPHy1CB via @medikalife @Gil_Bashe

[FINN Partners UK @FINNPartnersUK]

FINN-Partners is proud to sponsor the MedTech Conference in Malta this week, where Julie Adrian, Managing Partner and UK Health Group Lead, will be featured. Learn more: https://t.co/XTTJK7Qqw9

[Joe Foster @FosterFriend]

@davidhogg111 Sending love.

[GIL BASHE @Gil_Bashe]

A Planet in Peril: Health at Risk: Why #healthtech innovators must pay attention to #climate and @COP29_AZ conversations.

My assessment on @healthtechworld.

https://t.co/TagivLznal

[John Nosta @JohnNosta]

🚨KEY READ!

Forget Hype – Digital Therapeutic Data Show the Category Can be Held to High Clinical Standards

https://t.co/gDleuURRBT

@Click_TX #medicine #digitalhealth #digitaltherapeutics

[O'Dwyer's PR News @odwyerpr]

With the clock ticking louder and louder, counting down to irreversible climate disaster, do we have the appetite or time to avoid incremental resolution? -- @Gil_Bashe @FINNPartners https://t.co/mVoDShpVh0

[GIL BASHE @Gil_Bashe]

The new @medikalife Top 20 influential voices on the potential of #AI and #LLMs to supercharge the health sector is out! Follow these key folks to stay ahead of the transformation curve.

https://t.co/nINUrorXBZ

[Babson Diagnostics @babsondx]

We're featured on @weareaustin! Click to see our founder Eric Olson connect with @TrevorScottATX on what BetterWay blood testing is, plus how—and why—to order a BetterWay test for yourself.

[FlyteHealth @FlyteHealth]

Our co-founder Dr. Saunders spoke with @yahoolife about the medical treatment of obesity and how new data points are helping decrease the stigma around medical interventions like bariatric surgery. #ObesityMedicine #MedX https://t.co/Ngg94Fhwq3

[FlyteHealth @FlyteHealth]

To better reflect how employers, payers and patients have come to know us, we’re rebranding as FlyteHealth, powered by our patent-pending Flyte Intelligence platform. Learn more: https://t.co/6ICEfZdgjX #ObesityMedicine #FlyteHealth #MedX

[Dean Ornish, MD @DeanOrnishMD]

Published today in Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy:

Our randomized controlled peer reviewed study showed that lifestyle medicine may significantly improve cognition and function in many patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease: 
https://t.co/21xvHkNR5Z 

#UnDoAlzheimers

[Joe Foster @FosterFriend]

@Gil_Bashe @AmDiabetesAssn @yaluko @Intellihealth1 @EinsteinMed @TomCalvinJones @fernlazar Love this!!!

[GIL BASHE @Gil_Bashe]

An incredible privilege to support the @AmDiabetesAssn Research Week with @yaluko @Intellihealth1 Dr. Leon Igel and @EinsteinMed Dr. Jill Crandle as our honorees.

FINN rallied innovators in science and medicine to the call to action!

#makeadifference

[GIL BASHE @Gil_Bashe]

.@CullenBurnell, @FINNPartners nails the imperative of #ClimateWeekNYC.

New York Climate Week is key to the conversation. Read Cullen's article to learn about how we can achieve a sustainable future.

#climateaction #sustainability #climatecrisis

https://t.co/GpAz6Xfvzr

[Babson Diagnostics @babsondx]

We’re excited to announce the newest BetterWay™ blood testing innovation: the Babson Hand Warmer. Developed with biomedical engineering students from @UTAustin & produced with our partner @keytechinc for a better blood testing experience.

Read more: https://t.co/nrU7mCpfWN

[Jason Scharf @Jason_A_Scharf]

🧬 This week's Austin Bio + Health Roundup showcases Central Texas' lead in healthcare innovation, important collaborations, & continued recognition for our ecosystem. 🧬

🚀 Launches, Expansions, and Milestones

@Babsondx is ushering in the future right here in Central Texas with the launch of its BetterWay™ Blood Testing Service, in collaboration with with @HEB, Peoples Rx, and @LakeHillsRx.

This epitomizes our 'living in the future' superpower, where Austin not only innovates but also becomes the first to adopt these breakthroughs locally. A big congratulations to David Stein, Eric Olson, and the entire Babson team!

Check out my short interview below with David for more on the launch and what it means.

🤝 M&A and Partnerships
The formation of the Implanted Brain Computer-Interface Collaborative Community marks a significant step in rapidly maturing the brain-implant space. It aims to foster collaboration among researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and industry leaders; including Austin's @Paradromics and @Neuralink, which boasts a significant presence in our region.

@TheHelperBees, an aging in place platform, is partnering with BBC Maestro to revolutionize holistic wellness for older adults, merging top-tier educational content with wellness practices.

🏆 Recognition
Excitingly for the ecosystem, Emerald Cloud Lab and @joinwelltheory have been spotlighted among @FastCompany's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.

This recognition highlights the exceptional work led by Brian Frezza and D.J. Kleinbaum at Emerald, and @bywallacetorres at Well Theory, showcasing Austin's leadership on the national innovation stage.

💡 Insights from Local Builders and Innovators
Eric Epstein of Austin-based Sante Ventures joined forces with Christina Farr (@chrissyfarr) of @OMERSVentures for a look at the state of the digital health VC market.

Their collaboration is featured in Christina’s Second Opinion Media Newsletter.

Innovations, insights, and launches never stop!

What’s Next?

[Babson Diagnostics @babsondx]

BetterWay™ is coming this July to select @HEB, Peoples Rx, & @LakeHillsRx locations! Consumers & care providers will be able to access more convenient, less invasive blood testing with a pea-sized amount of blood collected from a fingertip.

Read more: https://t.co/yFfHfobDx0

[PRovoke Media @Provoke_News]

Finn Partners Promotes Amy Terpeluk To Global Purpose and Social Impact Head https://t.co/L25xVmHBUb