University City Science Center

UCSC’s Digital Health Accelerator unveils its second class with 6 startups

Startups selected for the program received up to $50,000, professional mentorship, along with networking opportunities with key local stakeholders.
Aira

Aira.IO gets $2.5M for its smart glass navigation system for visually impaired users

The software connects users wearing Google Glass with trained navigation agents who provide audio instructions to guide users to their destination.
App Stores Will Be The Number One Distribution Channel for mHealth Apps

App stores to remain the #1 distribution channel for mHealth apps until at least...

In comparison, distribution through other channels, such as via doctors, hospitals or pharmacies are increasingly seen to be weaker channels.
telemedicine

By waiving Medicare restrictions, new telemedicine bill could save $1.8B

The bill was supported by a coalition of 6 senators and 3 representatives, as well as a number of other industry groups, health systems and tech vendors.
Flo smart thermometer

This smart non-contact thermometer costs just $22

Called Flo, the Bluetooth-connected non contact thermometer works with a companion app that puts the data collected into a perspective.
MyRounding

Huron Consulting Group acquires MyRounding to strengthen its health tech offering

MyRounding's app standardizes, automates and tracks rounding activity, allowing nurses and staff to improve the care and experience of patients in real time.
Circle Medical app

Circle Medical adds in-app access to medical records

The idea is to enable patients and doctors with seamless access to medical records directly through the Circle Medical app.
Pear Therapeutics

Pear Therapeutics gets $20M for its prescription digital therapies

The company will use the money to build and launch a portfolio of eFormulations, including reSET and reSET-O, for treating substance use disorder.
HealthSuite digital platform

Philips to integrate health data from third-party devices with the help of Validic

Collaboration enables the integration of health data into Philips cloud-based HealthSuite digital platform to power connected health solutions and services.
texting

Research: Texting can boost medication adherence

The study, which involved reviewing data from 16 clinical trials, found that texting can improve medication adherence rates between 50 and 67 percent.