2 BREATHE Chat program

El Camino Health, Conversa Health launch 2 BREATHE Chat program

Said program enables patients with COPD, asthma and other respiratory illnesses to be monitored remotely by their care team.

Verily establishes a joint venture with Santen to develop unique ophthalmic devices

The new company plans to create and commercialize unique ophthalmic devices and comprehensive tech-enabled solutions.
VivaLNK Medical Wearable Sensor

VivaLNK’s medical wearable sensors helping fight Coronavirus in China

The temperature sensor is applied directly onto the patient and allows for continuous, real time monitoring of changes in body temperature.
AI for Health

Microsoft launches the $40M, five-year AI for Health program

The program aims to empower researchers and organizations with AI to improve the health of people and communities around the world.
UPS Matternet drone

UC San Diego Health to test a drone transport program

Launching with UPS and Matternet, the pilot project will test the use of unmanned aerial vehicles to transport medical samples, supplies and documents.
Veredus Lab-on-Chip

Veredus to develop a Lab-on-Chip for the detection of 3 coronaviruses

The solution will be able to identify and differentiate MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV and 2019-nCoV with high specificity and sensitivity.
SunTech Medical

SunTech Medical, Valencell team-up to improve blood pressure measurements

The multi-year agreement will allow the companies to work together to develop customized solutions and products for other medical device OEMs.
MassChallenge 2020

MassChallenge’s 2020 cohort includes 27 digital health startups

Beginning in January, the healthtech startups will have access to partners, a tailored curriculum and co-working space.
MDLive

Cigna, MDLIVE make behavioral health virtual visits more convenient

Beginning in January 2020, select Cigna customers will be able to schedule appointments online to see behavioral health counselors or psychiatrists.
Plenity

Ro to launch an innovative weight management service

Launching in partnership with Gelesis, the service will make the Plenity aid available to patients who prefer a remote interaction.