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 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 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: 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: 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 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 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.
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 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.
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.