The state of the connected patient in 2015
The survey of 1,700+ Americans who have health insurance examines they currently connect with their providers and their technology requests for the future.
Arkansas rejects the telemedicine bill
The bill would allow video-based services using doctors licensed and living in the state; opponents said residents deserve face-to-face medical care.
This smartphone connected bionic arm costs less than $300
Beyond mobile connectivity, the smartphone is also used for its processing power and sensors, which combined with 3D printing, brought the price down to $300.
Nightingale launches support platform for autism therapy
The Y Combinator and StartX alum is working to improve the quality of autism therapy, relying on modern smartphones, rather than a clipboard and Excel.
Seniors Wireless unveils telehealth service – teleMED
The service provides seniors with 365/24/7, unlimited, direct access to board-certified doctors via phone or video for $30 a month.
Pear Therapeutics raises money from 5AM Ventures
The company makes prescription pharmaceutical-software combination products called eFormulations, which enhance the efficacy of pharmaceutical preparations.
Smart wireless health and fitness services to be a $1.8bn market by 2019
Connected health devices and the data they generate will offer benefits to stakeholders and consumers, potentially improving preventative healthcare.
ZeOmega acquires HealthUnity, provider of interoperability solutions
The combined company will help providers and payers share clinical and claims analytics to improve outcomes while reducing the cost of healthcare.
FirstLine app offers both virtual and in-person doctor visits
Backed by e.ventures and Great Oaks Venture Capital, the company was started last year and has thus far managed to attract more than 20,000 users.
Fitbit Surge gets bike-tracking features
The new capability adds real-time bike stats, bike exercise summaries both on the app and web dashboard, along with the ability to see historical progress.








