Fitkat band

The Fitkat band relies on social support to change user’s habits

The device has a dedicated SOS button that sends out a distress signal to five social support contacts as defined within the Fitkat app.
FDA

FDA unveils guidance on regulation of wellness devices and accessories

These products maintain or encourage a general state of health and may associate a healthy lifestyle with reducing the risk or impact of certain diseases or conditions.
St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children scores nearly $1M grant for a telehealth program

The pilot program includes 500 patients identified as most at risk for admission or readmission to hospitals and other institutional settings.
ClassPass

ClassPass raises $40M Series B in a round led by General Catalyst and Thrive...

The new capital will be used to help the company further grow its fitness subscription service, and expand to new cities in the US and international markets.
UA Record

Under Armour Record health and fitness network unveiled

The service combines personal health data with activity tracking tools, connects it to digital community, and keeps everything in sync with user's fitness goals.
Telehealth

Telehealth parity law enacted in New York

Under the law - deductibles, co-insurance or other conditions for coverage of telemedicine cannot differ from those for in-person visits.
athenahealth acquires RazorInsights

athenahealth acquires RazorInsights

The combined organization can introduce new cloud-based services tied to the delivery of clinical results for rural, critical access and community hospitals.
Sharecare

Sharecare, HCA announce strategic collaboration

The two companies will be working on new patient engagement solutions, and are exploring opportunities to create a joint innovation lab.
MATTER program

10 new startups join the MATTER program

MATTER will continue to evaluate applications on a rolling basis; interested entrepreneurs should visit matterchicago.com.
Oracle Health Sciences InForm Medication Adherence Insights Cloud Service

Oracle, Proteus join forces to help increase clinical trial accuracy

The platform is made to help health sciences organizations more effectively track and manage the use of medication during clinical trials.
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