Only 19% of providers are getting paid for telemedicine
Nonetheless, healthcare professionals are embracing the technology with 67% of those surveyed either using telemedicine to provide services now.
Memo Box makes taking medication easier
The systems consists of a cloud computing servers, box wired with sensors, and technology that seamlessly syncs information across the box, app and server.
China’s Codoon raises $30M for its smart fitness devices
The company will use the money to launch new products, and add various social elements to its mobile apps to incentivize users' exercise.
Facebook fights Ebola with its money, influence and reach
The social network is reminding 1.35 billion users that we are all citizens of the world, and that we need to fight big challenges that stand in front of us.
Spirometrix secures $8.6M Series B round for its breath analysis device
Biosensor manufacturing partner NGK SPARK PLUG led the round, which invested approximately $5 million, and also included current investor Simul Investments.
Runtastic launches a sleep-tracking app
Sleep Better is operational when the phone is next or under the pillow, relying on the built-in sensors to determine how much the user is tossing and turning.
Elvie is a vagina fitness tracker of sorts
The solution is made to help women keep pelvic-floor muscles in good shape; it combines an insertable, sensor-packed device and an accompany mobile app.
Global Healthcare Exchange to acquire Vendormate
The idea is to deliver even greater supply chain visibility for healthcare providers and suppliers at a time when healthcare is facing increased regulation.
Ginger.io testing its technology with leading U.S. healthcare institutions
The collaboration will include UC San Francisco, Partners HealthCare, Duke University, UC Davis and University of Nebraska Medical Center.
12 ways secure messaging is used in healthcare
Some of the use cases include patient admissions, staff accountability, secure image sending and file attachments, real-time consultations, and more.









