Apple patent stretchable fabric activity band

Apple working on a stretchable fabric activity band for Apple Watch?

The Cupertino-based company continues to assess the utility of the Apple Watch band as a location for medical sensors.
Livongo Health kit

Livongo scores a major contract with the US government

The contract will cover eligible members who are living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, covering 5.3 million federal employees, retirees and their families.
Walmart pharmacy

Walmart looking to test programs for its workers to cut healthcare costs

The retail giant will pilot a program to connect patients with local doctors in an effort to cut down on its workers relying on word of mouth to find a doctor.
Rock Health Q3 2019 funding data

Rock Health: Digital health funding moderates after a strong first half of the year

According to their figures, digital health companies raised $1.3B in venture capital during Q3 2019, or $5.5B year to date.
StartUp Health Q3 2019 funding data

StartUp Health: Year-to-date digital health companies raised $10.4B

Health innovation funding is on track to have its second most-funded year ever with Women's Health and Access to Care Health Moonshots taking the lead in growth.
META Mental Health App For College Students

META launches mental health app for college students

The app allows students to select therapist and use insurance for teletherapy, solving the growing need for counseling on campuses.
Frontive Health

Frontive launches Amazon Echo-enabled smart personal health platform

Called Frontive Health, it securely connects and organizes fragmented pieces of health information to help patients and caregivers adhere to care regimens.
Fitbit FibriCheck

FibriCheck to deliver CE-marked heart health detection app to Fitbit smartwatch users in Europe

Fitbit users in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland and the UK can use FibriCheck to help detect heart rhythm irregularities like Atrial Fibrillation.
Amazon Care

Amazon Care launched for the company’s Seattle-based employees

The virtual primary care clinic is currently in the pilot phase, offering a combination of telemedicine and in-person services.
Fitbit screen

Rumor: Fitbit looking for a buyer?

According to Reuters' sources, the popular wearables maker is reportedly in talks with an investment bank about the possibility of exploring a sale.