athenahealth acquires EHR optimization company Praxify Technologies for $63M
Praxify's platform will be integrated into athenahealth's cloud platform, creating new opportunities for developers to build and launch user-centric apps.
Private equity firm GTCR acquires GreatCall
GreatCall provides active aging & independent living solutions, health apps, cell phones for seniors and medical alert devices.
Google releases first data of its project to map air pollution data
Users are now able to see maps for Oakland, CA of nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide and black carbon-pollutants emitted from cars, trucks and other sources.
New Facebook Messenger chatbot launches to improve mental health
Woebot is dubbed an accessible, personalized, and affordable treatment option for the millions of people suffering from mood-based mental illness.
MDLIVE resolves a privacy class action lawsuit with no money paid to the plaintiff
No settlement payment or any other consideration was paid by, or on behalf of, MDLIVE or its management in connection with the lawsuit's dismissal.
IDC: Xiaomi and Apple lead the wearables market in Q1 2017
A total of 24.7 million wearable devices have been shipped in Q1 2017, up 17.9% from the 20.9 million units shipped in the same period last year.
Glooko teams-up with Dexcom and Insulet to enhance its diabetes management platform
The company will deliver its next generation product that includes both Dexcom CGM and Insulet's OmniPod pump data this summer.
MindCotine uses VR to help users stop smoking, launches a crowdfunding campaign
The program combines mindfulness practices, psychological therapies and community engagement to combat nicotine addiction.
HealthTap Prime launches in Texas
Thanks to the new law, Texans can now connect with HealthTap and its network of more than 100,000 doctors from their mobile devices and computers.
This selfie app aims to prevent skin cancer
The Sunface app photoages the user's skin based on skin type and individual UV-protection behavior.









