Teladoc IPO to bring in $137 million
The telehealth service provider plans to offer 7 million shares to the public, each priced between $15 and $17, for a maximum value of $136.85 million.
MedPanel: Only 15% of physicians discussing wearables and apps with patients
In sharp contrast, physicians say 38% of patients not using a wearable and 42% of patients not using an app could benefit from doing so.
Practice Fusion launches tablet apps for iOS, Android
Users get all of the capabilities the web version has, including e-prescribing to 70,000+ pharmacies and connecting with 550 lab and imaging center partners.
Advanced Cell Diagnostics completes $22M Series C funding
The new money will be used to enter into the research and clinical diagnostics markets, and launch new platforms based on ACD's RNAscope technology.
29% of U.S. broadband households own a connected health device
Moreover, 12% of U.S. broadband households own multiple such devices, according to the latest figures released by Parks Associates.
Doximity, SHM team-up to better connect hospitalists
By combining their clinical and digital strengths, the two parties will provide hospitalists with better tools to collaborate and care for their patients.
Ascom Myco unveiled as the first Android device for medical staff
The device reduces alarm fatigue by filtering alerts in such a way, that nurses only get notified of alarms triggered by their assigned patients.
IDC: 72.1M wearable devices to be shipped this year
Shipment volumes are expected to grow at a CAGR of 42.6% over the five-year forecast period, eventually reaching 155.7 million units shipped in 2019.
Jaha app makes it easy to find a fitness partner
Users fill out a profile section to identify their interests and can interact with other people to connect to participate in sports activities together.
Fitbit IPO brings in $732M, $37M more than expected
Fitbit will begin selling its stock on the NYSE Thursday at a price of $20 per share, which is a dollar more than the company had previously announced.