VA looking to expand telehealth in 2015
Targeted expansion in 2015 includes tele-audiology, primary care, women's health, intensive care unit telehealth and clinical video telehealth into homes.
LifeWatch’s Vital Signs Patch gets FDA 510(k) clearance
Once the device is activated and connected with the supporting system, it provides automation and alerts of key vital signs via continuous wireless monitoring.
KU Medical Center joins with Sprint and Techstars to advance mHealth innovation
University of Kansas Medical Center will lend its expertise to companies whose products focus on increasing the accessibility to health care services.
UCLA engineers create a smartphone-based fluorescence microscope
The device and the app connect the smartphone to a server at UCLA, which rapidly measures the lengths of the individual DNA molecules.
ATA launches program to certify telehealth service providers
The program will accredit U.S. healthcare entities providing real-time, online consultations directly to the patient that meet specific standards.
USAID, Orange team-up over mHealth services in Africa
Leveraging the technology and local resources of both organizations, the initiative will improve quality of care and make health services readily accessible.
cHealth Compass launched to understand consumers health needs
Created by the Center for Connected Health, the research tool will aid in the design, testing and implementation of connected health technologies and products.
Ginger.io, AUCH and Cambia Health Foundation announce Utah SmartCare
The next-generation care management project is designed to improve patient engagement and health outcomes in low-income Utah populations.
LG Smarthealth receives FDA clearance
The company's next year's device may take a step forward and integrate heart rate monitor, which is already found in few Samsung handsets.
Matter secures $4.4 million in private investment
The not-for-profit organization is scheduled to open in early 2015 and is currently accepting applications for membership, which starts at $150 per month.