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’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.
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.
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 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, 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’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.
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.
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.