HCCI’s Guroo.com provides consumers with a free health care transparency tool
The goal of the site is to give consumers information on the costs and quality of health care so they can make more informed choices.
5% of U.S. broadband households use a smart watch for health purposes
The pressure on the industry now is to create unique value propositions for these devices that align with current consumer interests, Parks Associates argues.
Fitbit looking to acquire FitStar?
According to TechCrunch's source close to the matter, Fitbit may end up paying anywhere between $25 and $40 million in for the privilege.
Sharecare acquires Feingold Technologies
The acquisition will help Sharecare accelerate engagement of ultra-personalized and frictionless solutions that enable people to optimize their health.
Germany’s Klara secures $2.5M for its dermatology care app
The company's existing investors include Atlantic Labs, 6Wunderkinder CEO Christian Reber, former CEO of Bayer-Dermatology, Marc Lafeuille, and TA Venture.
Today’s wired patient
Arguably the most notable finding is that consumers are ready to disclose online personal health data as a path to improve treatment options...
Interview with Beam Technologies’ founder and CEO Alex Frommeyer
The Columbus, OH-based digital health startup is offering a mobile-connected, smart toothbrush to reinvent dental benefits.
66% of Americans want to use digital tools to manage their health
According to the Fifth "Pulse of Online Health" Survey, consumers are ready to disclose online personal health data if they can trust the service provider.
PerformRx’s HealthNHand improve medication adherence for asthma patients
The platform will be initially offered to members of AmeriHealth District of Columbia, the largest Medicaid managed care organization in the District.
American Well’s Telemed Tablet engages specialists within a hospital
The built-in software facilitates immediate live video visits between the requesting clinician and the remote provider, to assist in patient care.