From cutting-edge tools to breakthrough digital therapies, technology is redefining what’s possible in wellness and healthcare. Whether it’s advancing medical research, improving mental healthcare access, or helping families lead healthier lives, learn how tech is innovating wellness and healthcare in this week’s Tech at Work.
How Tech is Innovating Wellness and Healthcare
Anthropic signed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Health Tech Ecosystem pledge, a collaborative effort between government and industry to improve patient outcomes across America.
Cisco collaborated with Peterborough Regional Health Center to deploy a next-generation digitally-enabled space designed to support patients transitioning from hospital to home.
Cohere partnered with Ensemble Health Partners to bring secure agentic AI to some of healthcare’s most complex workflows.
Deloitte introduced a strategic collaboration with Unite Us, a network of community-based health and economic services, to seamlessly connect individuals with resources they need.
Instacart expanded their Good Food at Home program with Partnership for a Healthier America to provide nearly 1,000 additional families with grocery stipends to buy fruits and vegetables online.
Meta shared how Llama helps Biofy Technologies in their fight against antibiotic resistance.
Ro verified the benefits of over 10,000 patients in under 72 hours, helping them navigate a sudden shift in GLP-1 medication coverage.
Salesforce collaborated with UChicago Medicine to give patients 24/7 access to personalized, AI-powered self-service information and support.
Strava released new app features for cyclists and runners that improve accuracy in biometrics tracking and route navigation.
Teladoc Health launched Wellbound, a new employee assistance program supporting mental health and wellness across a broad spectrum of needs, from everyday work-life challenges to complex mental health conditions.
UnitedHealth Group reported how their collaboration with Fairview Health Services in Minnesota supports access to nutritious food in a preventative effort against Type 2 diabetes.
Wilson Sonsini hosted their annual Medical Device and Digital Health Conference, showcasing impactful technologies in areas like cardiovascular diagnostics and devices, orthopedics and wearables, and more.
New in Tech
Google and PayPal Forge Multiyear Partnership to Revolutionize Commerce
Google and PayPal announced a multiyear partnership to deliver innovative solutions that transform how businesses and consumers transact across platforms and devices. Combining their expertise and scale, the companies aim to deliver frictionless digital commerce experiences and set a new standard for commerce ecosystem innovation. From agentic shopping experiences to expanded payment processing, these product innovations from PayPal and Google will help advance the intelligent agent revolution, equipping consumers, merchants, and developers with flexible tools to engage in the next generation of digital commerce.
Tech Spotlight
ElevenLabs launched Eleven Music, a breakthrough AI model that lets users create fully produced, studio-grade tracks from natural language prompts. The platform offers control over genre, style, lyrics, and structure — supporting multilingual vocals and commercial use across film, television, podcasts, and games. It’s built in collaboration with artists and labels, and marks a major step in ElevenLabs’ mission to build the world’s most comprehensive AI audio platform while opening new creative possibilities for musicians, brands, and creatives alike.
