PwC unveils new initiatives to advance innovation in healthcare
The newly announced DoubleJump Health is a consumer health accelerator that is looking to speed the pace of innovation in person-centered health.
Dr Now brags about its in-flight telehealth consultation
The story involves businessman Marcus Dolan who used Dr Now's telehealth app to connect to general practitioner for diagnosis while flying to Dubai.
Apple refuses to unlock iOS for FBI
The CEO Tim Cook said that Apple creating a program to unlock an iPhone would endanger the security of the data, including personal health information.
Omada to test its Prevent program for underserved populations
Taking place at three sites in California and Washington state, the trial will include up to 300 English and Spanish-language speakers.
Cala Health gets $18M for wearable device that treats hand tremors
The company was founded by Stanford Biodesign 2012 fellow Kate Rosenbluth who won a $10,000 "Boomer" award and $25,000 from a UC Berkeley startup competition.
Lumo Lift joins Walgreens Balance Rewards Program
Users can now earn Walgreens Balance Rewards points for daily step counts, and later redeem them to save on merchandise at Walgreens in-store or online.
Zocdoc gets a new logo, website and color scheme
The new logo called Zee comes in yellow, representing a line drawing of a dynamic letter Z and two eyes that evokes an always-changing patient face.
LG Innotek unveils its own bio-sensor module
After Samsung, we have LG unveiling its solution for wearable device makers, promising lower power consumption and improved accuracy over existing modules.
Microsoft, Novartis working on a Kinect-based MS assessment tool
The system is designed to deliver more objective measurements, while also enabling patients to perform these tests from their homes.
PokitDok raises strategic round from McKesson Ventures
Launched in 2011, the company has developed a set of APIs that allow healthcare companies to more easily build out apps and services.









