Garmin vívosmart 3 could be the best entry-level tracker, ever
The device is waterproof and includes such high-end fitness monitoring tools as VO2 max and fitness age, along with wellness monitoring with all-day stress tracking.
Litmus Health unveils a free version of its platform for academic researchers
Litmus Free provides access to the company's Android and iOS mobile apps, off-the-shelf device and sensor integrations, the Litmus ePro library, and more.
Alexa Diabetes Challenge launched to make life easier for diabetics
The contest invites developers to create apps that use Amazon's Alexa voice-enabled technology and Amazon Web Services cloud infrastructure to help patients recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
HealthPartners, Welltok team-up to offer a personalized health experience
The mobile-enabled health personalization platform will help motivate participants to take steps to better health.
Apple glucose sensor tech in development?
The company has reportedly hired a group of biomedical researchers to work on a secret project to monitor diabetic patients using sensors.
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.









