The sick state of healthcare data breaches

The sick state of healthcare data breaches

In 2015 alone, there were 55 reported network attacks at healthcare companies resulting in data breaches that affected 111,809,322 individual health records.
Galvanize

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, Galvanize launch digital health accelerator in SF

The program will select companies specializing in the development of potential solutions for improved sleep, stress management, energy, aging and nutrition.
Illusio

Augmented technology used to help size up breast implants

Doctors can capture video of a patient wearing a specially designed bra and immediately superimpose computer generated breasts over the bra.
Runkeeper Asics

ASICS acquires Runkeeper, popular fitness tracking app

As far as end-users are concerned, Runkeeper will keep all of the features that made it one of the best apps for runners and other fitness enthusiasts
Jiff

Jiff adds Garmin, My Dietitian, higi and Glooko to its platform

New partners allow employers to address employee health issues such as chronic disease management, fitness tracking, diet planning and biometric screening.
Drive

This device wants to turn TV addiction into healthy habits

With Drive, users have to earn their TV time by exercising regularly; the system connects to Fitbit and Apple Watch to determine the amount of exercise.
Halo Neuroscience

Halo Neuroscience gets $9M for its neurostimulation technology

The company has developed smart headphones, called Halo Sport, that work with a companion app to improve fitness performance through brain stimulation.
SwervePay Health

SwervePay gets $10M for its text-based payment service in healthcare

The company enables patients to pay their medical bills via text message, while helping healthcare facilities reduce outstanding patient balances.
D-Eye

D-Eye raises $1.6M for its smartphone-connected retinal imaging system

The company has developed a peripheral device that hooks onto iPhones or Samsung smartphones to allow providers to conduct eye screenings.
Lantern screens

Mental health startup Lantern gets $17M to integrate with insurance plans

In addition, some of the funds will be allocated for research studies to show the economic proof that symptom reduction reduces employers' health costs.