Apple ResearchKit now open to all medical researchers
ResearchKit apps can access data from sensors to gain insight into a participant's activity levels, motor impairments, memory and more.
MDLIVE, Microsoft to bring virtual doctor visits through Skype for Business
The collaboration comes on the heels of the Skype for Business launch, and will allow provide users with seamless digital health experience.
PatientsLikeMe teams-up with AstraZeneca, unveils MS study results
AstraZeneca wants to use patient-reported data from PatientsLikeMe to shape future medicine development and help improve outcomes across therapeutic areas.
IBM acquires two startups, launches Watson Health, forms new partnerships
The newly formed Watson Health unit is looking to surface new insights from the massive amount of personal health data being created daily.
HRSA: Text4baby makes for engaged, knowledgeable subscribers
Since launching in 2010, more than 126 million health and safety messages have been sent to over 860,000 pregnant women, new mothers and other users.
Nudge+Coach will pair consumers with health coaches
The program is touted as first its kind that can bridge the gap between consumers using health-tracking platforms and healthcare providers.
UnitedHealthcare, Walgreens team-up to incentivize healthy behavior
Select UnitedHealthcare plan participants in Arizona and Illinois will soon earn Walgreens Balance Rewards points for completing certain healthy activities.
Samsung, Partners HealthCare partner to develop mHealth tools
The first phase of this collaboration will include software development and clinical research to deliver tools that improve chronic disease management.
InstaMed brings Apple Pay to healthcare
Consumers/patients with the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus or Apple Watch will be able to make contactless payments using Apple Pay at the point of service.
60 million U.S. households will own at least one connected fitness tracker by the...
In 2019, global revenues from connected fitness trackers will exceed $5 billion, with smartwatch sales exceeding 100 million units.









