Babyscripts study

mHealth may be effective in monitoring pregnant women between office visits

Babyscripts' study suggests that mobile technology may help with pregnancy monitoring, as long as patients comply to use the tools provided regularly.
Surgical Theater

UCLA neurosurgeons testing Oculus Rift to step inside patients’ brains

The technology enables surgeons to enter the virtual brain, examine the brain tumor or aneurysm, and plan the surgical strategy and operative steps.
UCLA testing apps to fight addiction

Researchers at UCLA testing apps to fight addiction

As part of the first-ever clinical behavioral mHealth clinical trial at UCLA, the project involves providers prescribing a smartphone app to their patients.
Japan Post Group, IBM and Apple team-up

Japan Post Group, IBM and Apple team-up to mobilize care for the elderly in...

The initiative will deliver iPads with IBM-developed apps and analytics to connect millions of seniors with services, healthcare, community and their families.
Harsh Vathsangam

Interview with Harsh Vathsangam, CEO of Moving Analytics

The company helps hospitals increase enrollment in and revenues from cardiac rehab; it enables hospitals to implement home- and mobile-based programs.
Diandao app

China’s on-demand massage app raises $5M Series A

At the moment, Diandao only has massage therapists in Beijing and Shanghai, and will use the money to expand to other cities and grow its platform.
ResearchKit

Apple ResearchKit apps will require ethics board review

Apps conducting health-related human subject research must secure approval from an independent ethics review board; proof must be provided upon request.
Dental Plans website

DentalPlans launches its first telehealth plan

With :DP HealthNow plan, patients get inexpensive access to some of the best modern healthcare in the form of expert advice and professional services.
Imprivata acquires HT Systems

Imprivata enters the patient identification market with acquisition of HT Systems

The acquisition helps Imprivata become the leading provider of health IT security solutions that enable patient engagement, and improve patient safety.
MultiCare Doctor On Demand

MultiCare Health System launches telehealth service powered by Doctor On Demand

The service provides patients with immediate access to a Board Certified physician for a wide range of medical issues; the cost of each Video Visit is $40.
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