# The Early Scale: Hinge Health acquires Cylinder for $105M, expands into GI care By MarketScale Newsroom · Published 2026-08-16 · Updated 2026-08-27 · Business Services on MarketScale Canonical: https://www.marketscale.com/industries/business-services/the-early-scale-2026-08-16 Creator hub: The Early Scale > Hinge Health's $105 million deal to buy Cylinder expands its digital care reach into gastrointestinal health, marking a critical shift towards whole-person care platforms. ## Key points - Hinge Health has entered the gastrointestinal health space by acquiring Cylinder for $105 million. - The acquisition is part of Hinge Health's strategy to offer whole-person care solutions. - Digital health companies are increasingly expanding their care offerings to cover more comprehensive health services. ## The lead As global B2B dynamics shift, companies are rebranding and recalibrating their strategies to stay ahead in their industries. Whether it's through acquisitions, new certifications, or strategic pivots, businesses are reshaping their environments. These insights dig into these major moves across healthcare, energy, and retail sectors. ![media:6a8185c73ae8f3d58fb2875f]() ## The Big Three ### Hinge Health acquires Cylinder for $105M, expands into GI care Hinge Health is expanding its footprint in digital health by acquiring Cylinder Health for $105 million. This move marks a significant leap into gastrointestinal care, signaling a broader trend towards whole-person care platforms. As digital health platforms grow, they are increasingly focusing on comprehensive care services to enhance patient outcomes and increase competitiveness. **The B2B angle:**Healthcare leaders should monitor digital transformation strategies, integrating whole-person care models that cater to emerging health needs. ### Hackensack Meridian Health earns first AI certification in U.S. Hackensack Meridian Health has become the first hospital system in the United States to receive AI certification from the Joint Commission. This certification highlights the importance of responsible AI deployment in healthcare, addressing critical issues in governance and safety frameworks as hospitals race to integrate AI technologies effectively. **The B2B angle:**Healthcare organizations should prioritize AI governance and certification to ensure safe and effective technology deployment. ### Shandong HiTHIUM launches world's first LDES industrial park Shandong HiTHIUM has opened the first integrated Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) industrial park in China. The facility aims to scale up delivery capabilities in energy storage, crucial for balancing grid demands, especially as investments in grid-edge technologies accelerate globally. This initiative marks a key step towards improving energy resilience. **The B2B angle:**Energy sector players should explore LDES technologies to enhance grid flexibility and address energy storage needs. ## Also worth knowing U.S. wind and solar energy generation rose 10% in H1 2026, despite policy challenges. Wind and solar now account for 20% of U.S. electricity generation, outpacing coal and nuclear, signaling significant progress in renewable energy adoption. Circle Internet Group sees mixed reviews on Wall Street with valuations ranging from $38 to $82, reflecting uncertainty over the utility of stablecoins beyond crypto trading. Block Field ## Smart plays for the week **Assess and revamp AI deployment strategies to achieve measurable ROI.**With 95% of enterprise AI pilots failing to deliver ROI, organizations need to focus on structural changes for better implementation. **Explore partnerships for integrated care platforms to deliver holistic health services.**Hinge Health's acquisition of Cylinder highlights the trend towards comprehensive digital health solutions. **Prioritize obtaining AI governance certifications to ensure responsible AI deployment.**Hackensack Meridian Health's certification reinforces the competitive advantage of validated AI governance frameworks. ## Something to think about ![media:6a8185eb3ae8f3d58fb288c7]() > As organizations expand their AI initiatives, the gap between potential and realized value often grows wider., Dr. Thomas Malone, Professor of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology The quote emphasizes the essential need for effective AI strategies to bridge value gaps. ## Teach me something: Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Long-Duration Energy Storage refers to technologies that store energy for extended periods, typically ranging from several hours to days. These systems are essential for ensuring energy supply continuity, particularly when relying on variable renewable sources like wind and solar power. By balancing supply and demand over longer durations, LDES systems help maintain grid stability and are increasingly critical as renewable energy adoption rises. ## Sources - [Hinge Health expands into gastrointestinal care with $105M acquisition](https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/hinge-health-cylinder-acquisition-expands-gi-care/827184/) (Healthcare Dive) - [Hackensack Meridian Health earns Joint Commission's AI certification](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/hackensack-meridian-health-earns-joint-commissions-ai-certification) (Healthcare IT News) - [World's First Long-Duration Energy Storage Integrated Industrial Park Commences Production Rollout](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/worlds-first-long-duration-energy-storage-integrated-industrial-park-commences-production-rollout-shandong-hithium-ushers-in-new-phase-of-scalable-delivery-302846553.html) (PR Newswire) - [Trump tried to kill renewables. They're growing anyway.](https://www.eenews.net/articles/trump-tried-to-kill-renewables-theyre-growing-anyway/) (E&E News) - [TD Cowen initiates Circle buy; Morgan Stanley downgrades to underweight](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/td-cowen-says-buy-stablecoin-issuer-circle-morgan-stanley-thinks-its-time-to-sell.html) (CNBC) - [Airtable acquisition is 'kick in the gut' for software unicorns and their backers](https://www.wsj.com/tech/airtable-acquisition-is-kick-in-the-gut-for-software-unicorns-and-their-backers-c844ed42) (The Wall Street Journal) - [The 95% problem: Why enterprise AI pilots fail](https://www.axios.com/sponsored/the-95-problem-why-enterprise-ai-pilots-fail) (Axios) - [Nvidia to Invest Up to $3 Billion in Blackstone-Backed Power Firm Behind Stargate](https://www.theinformation.com/articles/nvidia-invest-3-billion-blackstone-backed-power-firm-behind-stargate) (The Information) Tags: The Early Scale, B2B News, Morning Brief, MarketScale, Healthcare, Energy, Retail --- Source: MarketScale, https://www.marketscale.com/industries/business-services/the-early-scale-2026-08-16. 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