Here's a story that bucks the idea that the tech industry is selfish and myopic: A technology start-up raised more than $20 million this week to help low-income Americans, including the elderly and the homeless, access basic health services.
It aims to treat low-income patients who qualify for Medicaid, which accounts for about 1 in 5 Americans, including many with complex and costly needs.
Its team includes a mix of technologists from companies such as Google, as well as nonprofit and community health experts. The company named to its board some big names in health and technology, including former CMS administrator Andy Slavitt, Rock Health co-founder Halle Tecco and Cloudera co-founder Jeff Hammerbacher.
Alphabet subsidiary Sidewalk Labs is moving ahead with its own plansto redevelop Toronto's waterfront, an effort that will include sensors and other technologies.
Cityblock was initially based at Sidewalk's offices, but will now operate as an independent company.