Precision for Medicine acquires Precision Health Economics
The acquisition will expand health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) capabilities of Precision for Value, a business unit of Precision for Medicine.
New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program gets an iOS app
The program collects information on prescriptions filled in New Jersey for controlled dangerous substances (CDS) and Human Growth Hormone.
Google Glass used to diagnose skin conditions
A team of physicians at Rhode Island Hospital wanted to test Google Glass in real-time, video dermatological consultations.
TouchCare telehealth app comes to Android
The free to download app allows healthcare providers to set up a profile and invite a patient to connect for a secure video call in minutes.
Kumu Wellness app connects users with real coaches
Coach is a real person dedicated to helping clients achieve their health and fitness goals through empowered habit change in the Kumu app.
Jawbone UP4 adds NFC, Amex mobile payments to the UP3
Affordable Jawbone UP2 fitness tracker also gets announced to replace 2013's Up24 model; this unit lacks heart rate monitor, though.
Top priorities for healthcare IT leadership
72% of respondents report that consumer and patient considerations will have a major impact on their organization's strategic efforts over the next two years.
The evolving role of informatics nurses
The survey examined the growing technology-driven healthcare ecosystem and the role nursing informatics is playing in this evolving environment...
meQuilibrium raises $9M for employee stress management app
The service allows employers to provide stress management service to their employees so they could boost positivity in the workplace.
Scanadu, Zensor join forces to with $10M Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE
The goal of the competition is to create a mobile device much like the medical Tricorder of Star Trek fame, moving it from science fiction to science reality.