wearable device

Research: 12.2% of US consumers own a wearable device

Of the combined fitness band and smartwatch base, Fitbit remains the top brand at 18.5%, but Apple and Samsung follow closely with 14% and 11.6%, respectively.
IBM - Bausch Lomb partnership

Bausch + Lomb, IBM to develop an iOS app for cataract surgeons

The app will help surgeons streamline their workflow by delivering patient information and clinical insights, as well as intraocular lens (IOL) options.
Somnoware

Somnoware gets $9M for its sleep analysis tech

The company's technology can connect, organize and analyze clinical sleep information to better manage sleep apnea, lower costs and improve patient outcomes.
Sea Hero Quest app

Deutsche Telekom’s app to help researchers better understand getting lost because of dementia

The app was built in partnership with Alzheimer's Research UK, University College London, the University of East Anglia, and game developers Glitchers.
Medable - Michelle Longmire

Interview with Medable’s CEO Dr. Michelle Longmire

The company offers a complete cloud-hosted platform that caters to the healthcare sector's strict compliance and privacy concerns across the globe.
Digital Reasoning

Digital Reasoning gets $40M for its cognitive computing tech

Funds will be used to accelerate R&D in advanced audio and image analysis, data science and new solutions across enterprise, government and healthcare markets.
Envera Health

Envera Health gets $14M for its Engagement Optimization Platform

The company's offering combines expertise, managed services, technology and infrastructure to enable providers to deliver best patient care.
RANKED Health

Hacking Medicine Institute unveils app review program

Called RANKED Health, it aims to provide unbiased and accurate information to help accelerate patient and provider adoption of digital health solutions.
EHR research

Research: Only 22% user EHR to help make medical decisions

55% are accessing their health record to simply stay informed; 29% of those consumers who say they do have an EHR are not getting much benefit from it.
WeCounsel

WeCounsel raises $3.5M Series A for its mental health service

The company provides a cloud-based software that helps increase access to mental health care professionals by connecting providers and patients.