BERLIN, Aug. 21, 2015 — Bayer HealthCare launched its “Grants4Apps Accelerator 2015” program in Berlin, Germany, selecting five digital health startups from around the globe that will advance their business ideas and technology in areas such as hormone tests, patient adherence, breathing patterns, clinical trials and vitamin deficiency. Today, five digital health startups officially move
ZocDoc, which helps users book doctor appointments online, said on Thursday it raised $130 million in funding, valuing the U.S. digital healthcare company at $1.8 billion. The funding was led by Baillie Gifford and Atomico, with participation from existing investor Founders Fund. The proceeds would be used to develop products and expand beyond its scheduling capability,