Orange’s €23M venture fund looking for promising digital startups
E-health is one of the fund's areas of interest, in addition to big data, communication, connectivity, cloud, payment, IoT and security services.
Samsung’s brainwave-reading wearable prototype could detect the early signs of a stroke
The technology, still in development, monitors user's brainwaves to detect the early signs of a stroke, and could one day be built into smart glasses.
Oscar looking to bring its innovative health insurance model to California
The company is looking to disrupt the industry with its more personal and immediate health insurance model that is more in tune with the millennial generation.
BIDMC receives grant to develop OurNotes
An extension of OpenNotes, OurNotes invites patients to contribute to their own electronic medical records, and allow them to access these records through a dedicated website.
Human API secures $6.6M to allow patients share data with providers
The company's existing investors include Andreessen Horowitz, BlueRun Ventures, and Innovation Endeavors, according to AngelList.
Selvera closes $1M for its weight management service
The company's clinically-based and technology-enabled program is designed to speed up and simplify weight loss, helping user learn to live healthy for life.
Lift Digital secures $1M to connect clients with personal trainers
The company allows a trainer to connect with a client for a personalized workout on an iPad or TV when the client can't make it to the gym.
Forward Health Group raises $5M to grow its population health IT biz
The money was provided by Triple Tree Capital Partners in Minnesota, as well as few angel investors and a not-for-profit foundation.
Government to make HIPAA compliance rules easier to grasp
Existing guidelines are outdated, according to Morgan Reed, director of The App Association, which represents some 50,000 app developers and IT companies.
Health Recovery Solutions secures $1M for its patient engagement platform
The company plans to expand its sales and marketing efforts, and expand its offerings to more diseases and reach a larger population of patients.