athenahealth acquires Praxify Technologies

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.
GreatCall

Private equity firm GTCR acquires GreatCall

GreatCall provides active aging & independent living solutions, health apps, cell phones for seniors and medical alert devices.
mapping pollution

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.
Woebot app

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

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.
wearables

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 devices and apps

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

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 app

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.
Sunface app

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.