Telcare meter

Millennials trust health apps more than health professionals

55% stated that thanks to health apps they are connecting with their doctors more frequently, according to Telcare's first National Diabetes Awareness Index.
AbilTo

AbilTo raises $12M Series C for its behavioral change platform

HLM Venture Partners led the round, with participation from previous investors - BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners, .406 Ventures and Sandbox Industries.
Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience raises $37M Series C from Illumina

The fresh capital will allow the company to accelerate into a beta commercial launch this fall; the money will also go towards enhancing the user experience.
Zest Health

Zest Health app gets MYidealDOCTOR-powered telehealth services

As part of the deal, Zest Health members will get 24/7 access to consultations with MYidealDOCTOR's network of 1,200 U.S. licensed physicians.
nurse with phone

95% of nurses own a smartphone, and 88% use smartphone apps at work

Bedside access to drug interactions and clinical data dominates nurse smartphone use with 73% looking up drug information on a mobile device.
Invisible Trial System

St. Jude Medical receives CE mark for its wireless neuromodulation trial system

The new Invisible Trial System is designed to help chronic pain patients better assess the effect of spinal cord stimulation therapy prior to permanent implant.
Fitocracy app

Fitocracy, FocusMotion team-up over new fitness tracking app for Pebble smartwatch owners

Using algorithmic technology, FocusMotion powers Fitocracy beta app for Pebble users, providing first-ever enhanced exercise tracking.
Apple WatchOS 2.0

Apple announces new health features for Apple Watch, HealthKit

With the upcoming iOS 9 update, the iPhone's Health app will finally be able to track a woman's period; Siri will get the ability to start/stop a workout.
judge hammer

American Well sues Teladoc over patent infringement

American Well accuses its rival of deploying an online telehealth platform that allegedly mirrors what Boston-based American Well deploys.
Stat Health app

Teladoc acquires smaller rival Stat Health

Stat Health offers round the clock access to board-certified, practicing ER physicians through a smartphone app, web portal, or phone call.