Philips initiates mobile ultrasound Consortium
The Consortium will consist of experts from across the health continuum who will conduct research and explore ways to extend the reach of ultrasound applications.
OMsignal announces availability of its Biometric Smartwear, iOS app
The OMsignal Biometric Smartwear provides users with real-time data showing heart rate, breathing, activity levels, and wellness insights for a healthier life.
CVS to open tech development center in Boston
The CVS Health Digital Innovation Lab will accommodate about 100 people, who will be working on "building customer-centric experiences in health care."
MedeAnalytics acquires OnFocus Healthcare
The new synthesis will create the first "closed loop" analytics and execution-driven performance improvement solution for healthcare.
Partners Healthcare, EMC team-up over new data and analytics platform
The objective of The Partners Data Lake is to speed clinically relevant research developed across the Partners Healthcare system into the clinical setting.
Samsung unveils new digital health initiatives, partners
The Korean giant announced the Apple HealthKit competitor (Samsung Digital Health), Simband SDK, a new bio processor and the list of 24 partners.
FitLinxx AmpStrip joins the consumer fitness tracking market
Using hypoallergenicdical-grade adhesives, it sticks to the user's torso to automatically and continuously track heart rate, activity, respiration and more.
Jawbone unveils high-end Up3 and affordable Up Move fitness trackers
The former supersedes the current Up24 fitness band, adding new features and capabilities to the mix, while the latter provides fitness tracking for the masses.
Next IT unveils virtual health assistant for chronic disease patients
Alme Health Coach is personalized, intelligent product for chronic disease management to improve the patient's journey throughout the treatment plan.
Pivotal unveils its $12/year fitness band
Instead of selling the band for $100 -- like other companies in this market do -- Pivotal will offer the device on a subscription basis for just $12 per year.