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This quarter digital health companies raised $1.18 billion in funding. 

Startups should work closely with their target audiences in the product-creation phase to recognize the true needs by getting “feed-in” rather than feedback after a product or service is released, says Karolina Korth, founder of the Kuala Lumpur Health 2.0 chapter.

With more than 160 hospitals validated at Stage 6 of EMRAM, Turkey has been making big strides in digitizing healthcare and is continuing that drive. Aniventi co-founder Nejat Unsal talks about how his company is supporting the country’s ongoing mission.

Also: UnitedHealthcare's "Motion" incentive program expands to include Apple Watches and Cigna teams up with Happify Health and Prevail. 

Using digital tools helps free up clinic time, makes it easier for patients to access care while improving patient outcomes, says PHR Subject Matter Expert at NHS Digital, Andy Payne.

Optum's blockchain guru describes how the company singles out and pursues the most promising pitches.

Amazon, Change Healthcare and Walmart all made moves worth watching as we head into 2019.

Also: The pharma industry continues to use digital technologies for R&D and diabetes management. 

The regulatory changes also come alongside Pre-Cert Program updates and roughly a dozen noteworthy digital health approvals.

Companies are using blockchain-backed currencies to motivate users to share data, workout and stay sober.