NextGen to acquire Entrada for $34M in cash
Entrada provides mobile-enabled, cloud-based solutions that integrate with multiple clinical platforms and all major EHRs.
athenahealth, CoverMyMeds team-up to help patients fill prescriptions faster
The integration of e-prior authorization for prescriptions into athenaClinicals reduces approval process from nine days to three, cuts administrative work in half.
Best Doctors to provide virtual expert second opinions to Highmark members
Highmark case managers will gather the member's complete medical record to help provide a clearer view of the patient's history with the Best Doctors expert.
Self-funded team wins the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE competition
Led by a suburban Philadelphia emergency room doctor Basil Harris, Final Frontier Medical Devices, won the $2.6 million top prize.
PatientsLikeMe, Shire working together to study rare genetic diseases
The multi-year deal involves the two companies working together to engage patients and caregivers at every stage of their journey.
Azalea Health acquires LeonardoMD to expand its footprint in health IT services
The newly merged group will deliver complete cloud-based healthcare technology and business solutions in the hospital and private practice space.
Canada’s Telus donates its youth-focused mental health app to the CMHA
thinkFull is a stress management app aimed at improving the mental health of young adults by helping them monitor and develop coping strategies to manage stress levels.
Two senate bills aim to extend telemedicine coverage and use
The Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act is focused primarily on those living in areas far away from healthcare services.
FDA greenlights 23andMe’s request to market direct-to-consumer genetic health risk reports
Genetic risk reports for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Hereditary Thrombophilia included in the FDA authorization, among others.
Red Cross’ Blood Donor app hits the 1 million downloads milestone
All those downloads resulted in approximately 988,000 blood and platelet donation appointments.









