ATA chart

ATA updates two of its reports, Texas keeps the spot at the bottom

The reports identified gaps in coverage and reimbursement, and physician practice standards and licensure across the United States.
breathalyzer that can detect flu

UTA scientist invents breathalyzer that can detect flu

The device could eventually be available in drugstores so that people can be diagnosed earlier and take advantage of medicine as soon as possible.
Penn Medicine - Dr. Raina Merchant

Penn Medicine launches Center for Digital Health

Their initial focus is to mine social media posts, tweets, Instagram photos and Yelp reviews for clues to find what ails today's men and women.
Penn Medicine ResearchKit app

Penn Medicine launches its first ResearchKit app to study sarcoidosis

The app supplies links to disease information and advocacy groups, and directs patients to specialists in their area based on their phone's GPS.
IBM Blockchain

IBM Watson Health, FDA to study the use of blockchain for secure exchange of...

The two parties will explore the exchange of data from several sources, such as EMRs, clinical trials, genomic data, and health data from mobile devices.
MyHeart Counts app

LifeMap Solutions, Stanford University School of Medicine launch MyHeart Counts 2.0

The updated app includes the Stanford Coaching Module, which includes personalized coaching that varies for each user, depending on his or her activity profile.
BlueStar app

WellDoc, AADE team-up to enhance the BlueStar Digital Therapeutic Platform

This is the first time AADE has partnered with an organization to provide its curriculum in a consumer-friendly digital format.
UnitedHealthcare Motion

UnitedHealthcare’s wearables-powered wellness program now available in 40 states

The wellness program, developed in partnership with Qualcomm Life, provides financial incentives of up to $1,500 per year to employees for being more active.
Walgreens - Matter

Walgreens, MATTER team-up to support healthcare innovation

As part of the deal, Walgreens will actively contribute to MATTER's knowledge network, providing expertise and resources to MATTER's curriculum.
Streams app

DeepMind Health, NHS to (re)introduce the Streams app in early 2017

This is the second deal between the two parties, and it supersedes their original agreement inked last year, which ran into controversy...