Accenture: U.S. health systems will increase their acquisition activities
The share of "digital" acquisitions is expected to expand by a multiple of eight, from 1 percent of overall acquisition volume in 2014 to 8 percent by 2018.
Clockwise.MD raises $1M for its wait time platform
The company will use the funds to build out the sales and marketing team, as well as to add new capabilities to its platform.
ZOLL acquires Kyma Medical Technologies
Kyma is working on a remote patient monitoring system for fluid management in a variety of patients including those suffering from heart failure.
Philips, Radboudumc and Salesforce unveil diabetes prototype app
The system is said to be the first to collect and connect data from electronic medical records, multiple personal health devices and patient self-reported data.
Valencell raises $2.64M for its biometric sensor technology
The company helps wearable device makers measure the reliability, performance and accuracy of products powered by its technology.
Worldwide wearable shipments to reach 173.4 million by 2019
A growing list of vendors, a proliferation of devices, experiences, and price points, and steady consumer adoption will fuel the growth for wearable devices.
mHealth market to account for nearly $18B in revenues in 2016
It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 40% over the next 5 years, according to a recent report from Research and Markets.
Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM system gets CE mark
Once launched, the system will be the first mobile-connected CGM in the EU and is indicated for adults and children as young as two years of age.
Moff secures $1.3M to bring its game-oriented wearable to the U.S.
Rather calling it an activity tracker, the company pitches its device as a movement recognizing controller for those looking to exercise by playing games.
Quyi raises $40M Series B from Baidu, existing investors
The tie-up with Baidu will allow Quyi to gain more technical support from the Chinese internet giant in terms of Big Data, web security and cloud technology.