Arkansas

Arkansas rejects the telemedicine bill

The bill would allow video-based services using doctors licensed and living in the state; opponents said residents deserve face-to-face medical care.
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This smartphone connected bionic arm costs less than $300

Beyond mobile connectivity, the smartphone is also used for its processing power and sensors, which combined with 3D printing, brought the price down to $300.
Seniors Wireless

Seniors Wireless unveils telehealth service – teleMED

The service provides seniors with 365/24/7, unlimited, direct access to board-certified doctors via phone or video for $30 a month.

Pear Therapeutics raises money from 5AM Ventures

The company makes prescription pharmaceutical-software combination products called eFormulations, which enhance the efficacy of pharmaceutical preparations.

Smart wireless health and fitness services to be a $1.8bn market by 2019

Connected health devices and the data they generate will offer benefits to stakeholders and consumers, potentially improving preventative healthcare.
ZeOmega acquires HealthUnity

ZeOmega acquires HealthUnity, provider of interoperability solutions

The combined company will help providers and payers share clinical and claims analytics to improve outcomes while reducing the cost of healthcare.
FirstLine

FirstLine app offers both virtual and in-person doctor visits

Backed by e.ventures and Great Oaks Venture Capital, the company was started last year and has thus far managed to attract more than 20,000 users.
Fitbit Surge biking

Fitbit Surge gets bike-tracking features

The new capability adds real-time bike stats, bike exercise summaries both on the app and web dashboard, along with the ability to see historical progress.
iPLATO

iPLATO Patient Care Messaging hits the 10 million patients milestone

The solution allows practices to set up automated appointment reminders and run high performance mobile patient engagement using text messages.
Wellograph

Wellograph review: Fancy smart watch with basic activity tracking

The watch comes wrapped in a stainless steel frame that sits on top of the anodized aluminum backing; it has two large buttons on the side used for navigating the menu.