Apple Watch HR sensor

Apple glucose sensor tech in development?

The company has reportedly hired a group of biomedical researchers to work on a secret project to monitor diabetic patients using sensors.
Entrada

NextGen to acquire Entrada for $34M in cash

Entrada provides mobile-enabled, cloud-based solutions that integrate with multiple clinical platforms and all major EHRs.
AthenaHealth - impact

athenahealth, CoverMyMeds team-up to help patients fill prescriptions faster

The integration of e-prior authorization for prescriptions into athenaClinicals reduces approval process from nine days to three, cuts administrative work in half.
Best Doctors app

Best Doctors to provide virtual expert second opinions to Highmark members

Highmark case managers will gather the member's complete medical record to help provide a clearer view of the patient's history with the Best Doctors expert.
Shire - PatientsLikeMe

PatientsLikeMe, Shire working together to study rare genetic diseases

The multi-year deal involves the two companies working together to engage patients and caregivers at every stage of their journey.
Azalea Health

Azalea Health acquires LeonardoMD to expand its footprint in health IT services

The newly merged group will deliver complete cloud-based healthcare technology and business solutions in the hospital and private practice space.
Telus thinkFull

Canada’s Telus donates its youth-focused mental health app to the CMHA

thinkFull is a stress management app aimed at improving the mental health of young adults by helping them monitor and develop coping strategies to manage stress levels.
23andMe

FDA greenlights 23andMe’s request to market direct-to-consumer genetic health risk reports

Genetic risk reports for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Hereditary Thrombophilia included in the FDA authorization, among others.
eKare inSight 2.0

eKare unveils the first Google Tango-enabled medical app for wound care

inSight 2.0 uses 3D imaging to address the unmet need for accurate and consistent measurement in wound care.
AbleTo digital tools

AbleTo unveils a self-assessment tool to identify mental health issues

The AbleTo Screener is a 22-question, clinically-validated tool designed to identify signs of the most common mental health conditions.