Jeff Connect

Jefferson Health adds virtual visits to its telemedicine program

Currently, physicians are accessible from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the hours will be extended to 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning September 21st.
skyMD

SkyMD raises $800K for its provider-based telemedicine solution

The service is made to extend the brick and mortar medical practice, rather than connect patients with healthcare providers online.
Medfusion Plus

Medfusion Plus app provides patients with all of their healthcare data

The app pulls information from the patient portals and includes laboratory results, immunizations, medication lists, allergies, as well as appointments.
Accenture provider chart

Accenture: U.S. health systems will increase their acquisition activities

The share of "digital" acquisitions is expected to expand by a multiple of eight, from 1 percent of overall acquisition volume in 2014 to 8 percent by 2018.
Clockwise.MD

Clockwise.MD raises $1M for its wait time platform

The company will use the funds to build out the sales and marketing team, as well as to add new capabilities to its platform.
Kyma Medical Technologies

ZOLL acquires Kyma Medical Technologies

Kyma is working on a remote patient monitoring system for fluid management in a variety of patients including those suffering from heart failure.
Philips diabetes app

Philips, Radboudumc and Salesforce unveil diabetes prototype app

The system is said to be the first to collect and connect data from electronic medical records, multiple personal health devices and patient self-reported data.
Valencell

Valencell raises $2.64M for its biometric sensor technology

The company helps wearable device makers measure the reliability, performance and accuracy of products powered by its technology.
IDC table

Worldwide wearable shipments to reach 173.4 million by 2019

A growing list of vendors, a proliferation of devices, experiences, and price points, and steady consumer adoption will fuel the growth for wearable devices.
mHealth report

mHealth market to account for nearly $18B in revenues in 2016

It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 40% over the next 5 years, according to a recent report from Research and Markets.