Real estate developer to raise $20M to back digital health startups
Alexandria Real Estate Equities wants to build digital-health companies from scratch in SF; the accelerator still doesn't have an opening date, though.
Proskriptive raises $400K seed round for its Wellness Automation Platform
The company's tech uses machine learning to prescribe high impact/low cost interventions for patients prior to the need for hospitalization or readmission.
Philips, MIT team-up to help healthcare researchers
The data will be available to researchers via PhysioNet before the end of the year, offering web access to large collections of physiologic signals.
Lumoid lets users try wearables before buying them
The company's try-before-you-buy service allows users to test five wearables for a limited time and find out which one suits them the best.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.