FTC takes action against two melanoma risk detection apps
Total settlements came to just north of $20,000, but not all marketers are willing to comply with FTC's ruling without a court order.
Pebble Time smart watch rocks bigger color screen, smart accessory port
mHealth-wise, Pebble's new product sings along many popular fitness tracking apps, including Strava, MapMyRun, Endomondo, RunKeeper and Jawbone.
CHIDS, Vheda Health team-up to target chronic illness
Vheda has developed clinically validated mobile interventions that save $15,000 per prevented hospitalization through video visits and remote monitoring.
Atheer Labs secures $8.8M for its augmented reality glasses
The company has developed an augmented interactive reality platform AiR, which puts users in a gesture-controlled environment through special smart glasses.
Microsoft Band updated with new features, app integrations
The device got improved cycling programs, sleep and calorie tracking, virtual keyboard, MapMyFitness integration, and an SDK for third-party developers.
Alivecor’s AliveECG app recalled due to crashes
The application crashing issues affected some 5,600 iOS users, according to a FDA recall notice; an updated version of the app has been promptly release.
Kyocera, Authentidate complete mobile telehealth system test
Authentidate's InscrybeMD telehealth software was tested for use on ruggedized Kyocera mobile devices for remote patient monitoring.
Interview with Aterica’s President & CEO Alex Leyn
The company makes smartphone-connected EpiPen cases that remind patients to carry their EpiPen and alert family members when the EpiPen is not used.
Interview with Valley Electronics’ COO Jessica Griger
The company makes daysy, a smart, mobile-connected fertility management solution that tracks ovulation cycles with a sleek basal body thermometer.
Top healthcare trends of 2015
ICD-10 rolls out in October, and more providers will need to optimize EHRs to comply with Meaningful Use, stage 2. There's also the booming mobile app market.