Eko Home launched to enable precise remote monitoring of cardiac function
Currently being used in a study by Mayo Clinic, Eko Home enhances outpatient cardiac data collection and demonstrates real-world efficacy.
Flare Capital Partners secures $255M for its second fund
The oversubscribed fundraise establishes Fund II as one of the largest, independent, dedicated healthcare technology venture capital investment funds.
Walgreens adds chronic care management tools to its Find Care platform
The platform has been expanded to include connected devices and digital therapeutic solutions for patients with diabetes, asthma, and COPD.
Vodafone, Mencap team-up to improve the lives of people with a learning disability
The technology has been designed to improve the quality of life for over 1.4M people living with learning disabilities in the UK, their families and carers.
Pinterest launches wellness activities for people in distress
The social network has introduced emotional wellness activities for users searching the visual pinboard for emotional health and related topics.
ClassPass launches global corporate wellness program
Inaugural customers include companies such as Google, Morgan Stanley, Facebook, Under Armour, Glossier, Etsy, Southwest Airlines and Gatorade.
Withings launches new connected blood pressure monitors
BPM Core blood pressure monitor with ECG and stethoscope functionality is launching in Europe, whereas the U.S. can only get BPM Connect, for now.
SoomSafety app notifies patients, caregivers and nurses of medical device recalls
It is the first of its kind mobile app to close the information gap between the U.S. FDA, manufacturers and medical device users.
Mercom: Global VC funding in digital health hits $5.1B in 1H 2019
The top VC deals included Tencent Trusted Doctors ($250M), Collective Health ($205M), Tempus ($200M), Doctolib ($170M), and Health Catalyst ($100M).
Intermountain forms a new company focused on value-based care
Castell will enable organizations to accelerate their transition to value-based systems of care, while keeping care more affordable and accessible.