DENVER, Colo. – Colorado’s health innovation ecosystem continued to thrive in 2016. A new class of entrepreneurs graduated from 10.10.10 Health. Prime Health held its third annual Prime Health Challenge. And construction began on Catalyst HTI, a first-of-its-kind, 180,000 square foot health-tech industry integrator.

Throughout it all, CyberMed News (CMN) was there to cover the people, ideas, and companies transforming healthcare. Here are the top CMN articles of 2016.

It’s Time For Healthcare And Tech To Play Nice

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has had a profound effect on the healthcare system. It’s also been a major driver of health innovation.

In this article, Kevin Krauth, CEO of Orderly Health, offers his perspective on the growth of innovation in the healthcare industry.

Jumpstart Foundry’s Elegant Solution to Middle America’s Funding Problem

Outside of Silicon Valley, venture capital can be hard to come by. But in order to reach the market, health-tech startups need access to investment.

In this article, the CEO of Jumpstart Foundry, a Nashville-based business accelerator, shares his solution to Middle America’s funding problem.

EHR: From Disillusionment to User-Centric Design

The electronic health record (EHR) has become a cautionary tale of what can go wrong when new technologies are introduced into the healthcare system.

In this article, Dr. John J. Oró, editor-in-chief of CMN, writes about the EHR’s failings and current efforts to remedy them.

3 Startups That Are Building the Future of Healthcare

A diagnostics startup that’s making home blood testing painless and convenient. A digital health company that’s helping patients manage their rheumatoid arthritis. Another that’s being called the Airbnb of small assisted living facilities.

In this article, CMN speaks with the founders of three innovative startups that are building the future of healthcare.

Using Brain Imaging To Heal Childhood Trauma

What happens when a world-renowned child psychiatrist partners with a cutting edge brain imaging company? The neurological effects of childhood trauma are laid bare.

In this article, Shane Quint, chief technology officer of Cerescan, discusses his company’s recent partnership with Dr. Bruce Perry, author of The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog.

The Chatbot That’s Helping Patients Save Money

Artificial intelligence. Machine learning. Chatbot interfaces. Sometimes it takes complex technologies to solve the healthcare system’s complex problems.

In this article, the founders of Orderly Health explain how they use these technologies to make managing your healthcare spending simple and easy.

What Will A Trump Presidency Mean For Digital Health?

After the presidential election, we asked the members of Colorado’s health innovation ecosystem, “What will a Trump presidency mean for digital health?”

In this article, our respondents express feelings of uncertainty and caution, while sharing their optimism that current trends in health innovation will continue.

Startup Health’s Global Army Of Health Transformers Marches To Colorado

Startup Health’s partnership with UCHealth, CU Anschutz, and Children’s Hospital Colorado was one of the most exciting events of the year.

In this article, Steven Krein, CEO of Startup Health, shares his organization’s mission with the members of Colorado’s health innovation community.

How Health Sqyre Is Making Healthcare Consumerism Possible

Health insurance plans are complicated. But thanks to digital technology, purchasing healthcare products and services doesn’t have to be.

In this article, CyberMed News interviews Andrew Schremp, CEO of Health Sqyre, to learn how his company is making healthcare consumerism possible.

21^st Century Cures: What’s Next For Colorado?

It was one of the year’s biggest pieces of healthcare legislation. But what will it mean for Colorado?

In this article, Nicole McNew, contributing editor at CMN, speaks with several members of Colorado’s health innovation ecosystem to learn about their hopes for 21^st Century Cures.

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