Apple HealthKit

Ochsner Health System first provider to fully integrate with Apple HealthKit

The New Orleans-based healthcare provider is the first Epic Systems client to successfully integrate its electronic health record with Apple's platform.
Digital health funding passes the $3B mark in the first three quarters

Digital health funding passes the $3B mark in the first three quarters

The average deal size for the year dropped $2.5M per deal to $13.1M since the midyear mark; however, the average deal remains 31% larger than 2013.
Smart mealtime assistant HelloSpoon raising funds at Indiegogo

Smart mealtime assistant HelloSpoon raising funds at Indiegogo

Unlike similar products, HelloSpoon doesn't have its own processor, and is rather relying on an Android smartphone to do its magic.
MyHealthDirect

MyHealthDirect raises $8M to grow its patient access solutions

The funds will be used to scale the company's solutions for new hospital and practice partners as the company continues to expand its market share.
Lenovo SW-B100 smartband caught at the FCC

Lenovo SW-B100 smartband caught at the FCC

From what we can tell, this will be a rather basic fitness band that will be able to track one's activity (or their lack off), sleep and heart rate.
Personal coach for rowers Oar Inspired raising funds at Kickstarter

Personal coach for rowers Oar Inspired raising funds at Kickstarter

Touted as the most comprehensive rowing stroke measurement, the solution analyses user's stroke and provides real time feedback on performance and technique.
Olive smart bracelet

Olive smart bracelet helps users manage stress

The device analyzes user patterns and biological indicators, offering a range of exercises that can be used to bring the body back into balance.
BetterDoctor opens up its API

BetterDoctor opens up its API

Interested companies and app developers can sign-up to use the API and include information about the best doctors in the US in their sites and apps.
WebMD, Walgreens team-up to improve health in America

WebMD, Walgreens team-up to improve health in America

In the coming months, the two companies will work together to provide each other's content and services to their respective users.
Facebook

Facebook looking to step into healthcare

The social networking giant is exploring creating online support communities that would connect users suffering from various ailments.
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