11,000 sign-up for Stanford’s ResearchKit-based study
However, some researchers caution about potential flaws in the information gathered through ResearchKit, while some others love it; FDA supports the efforts.
Accriva Diagnostics raises $15.5 million
The company offers point-of-care tests for strokes and other cardiovascular conditions, including an anticoagulation monitoring system called Hemochron.
Cerner to integrate patient-generated data with the help of Validic
The data, presuming the patient gives his/her consent, will be sent to their EMR, giving nurses and physicians visibility to their health on a daily basis.
Eko Devices secures $2M for its smartphone-connected stethoscope
The company's device Core hooks on to an analog stethoscope to record the sound and send data to the cloud service, allowing clinicians to analyze heart sounds.
Homeland Security looking for wearable startups for first responders
The Department has tapped two accelerators, Dallas-based Tech Wildcatters and Chicago-based TechNexus, for the new incubator program called Emerge.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts piloting AmWell’s telehealth service
During the two-year-long pilot, health care providers will assess and treat patients with select health conditions using video visits.
mySugr secures $4.8M to make “diabetes suck less”
New investors Roche Ventures and iSeed Ventures, and existing partner XLHealth provided the capital to help the company's continued international growth.
Independa raises $6M Series B round
The company makes remote care and engagement technologies for older adults that are delivered through the TV; since January, Independa also has an iOS app.
PatientPoint, Telemundo to deliver Spanish-language education to Hispanic patients
Under the deal, PatientPoint will incorporate content from Telemundo's network TV programs into its Digital Screens Waiting Room Program for practices.
Pager raises $10.4M for its mobile telehealth service
Existing seed investors Lux Capital and Montage Ventures participated in the round, as well as new investors Goodwater Capital and Summation Health Ventures.