Medtronic SEEQ

Medtronic launches SEEQ Wearable Cardiac Monitoring System in the U.S.

The wire-free, adhesive heart monitor device along with remote monitoring center help patients find answers to unexplained cardiac symptoms.
Mobile app developers ask a US agency to clarify HIPAA rules

Mobile app developers ask a US agency to clarify HIPAA rules *UPDATE*

The developers are arguing that the government isn't doing enough to make this a leveled playing field, with larger companies getting the upper hand.
Healthbox

Healthbox unveils announces 8 companies for its accelerator

Healthbox has teamed-up with Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) and five leading hospitals and health systems for its third Chicago accelerator.
My Breast Cancer Journey app

Willowglade Technologies launches My Breast Cancer Journey app

The app is made to help those battling breast cancer keep track of their tests, submit information to clinical trials, access medical literature and more.
Misfit Flash

$50 Misfit Flash sleep and activity monitor announced

Unlike Shine which is made out of aircraft grade aluminum, the Flash is a plastic device that is water-proof up to 30 meters; it will ship will ship in October.
Healthkit

HealthKit medical trials to launch at Stanford University Hospital and Duke University

Two prominent U.S. hospitals are preparing to launch pilots with diabetics and chronic disease patients using Apple's health platform.
corporate wellness programs

Workplace wellness program usually don’t work?

Although many companies use financial incentives to motivate workers to improve their health, wellness programs don't necessarily produce the desired results.
48% of employers plan to offer telehealth services by the end of next year

48% of employers plan to offer telehealth services by the end of next year

Within this group, 33% of employers plan to offer these services without incentives or penalties, while 15% will do so with incentives and penalties.
Viverae acquires OneHealth to expand its wellness platform

Viverae acquires OneHealth to expand its wellness platform

Viverae will now begin integrating OneHealth's social technology and behavioral health services into its wellness and health management solutions.
Arsh Shah Dilbagi

A 16-year-old from India shows a device that converts breath into speech

Prototyped using a 25 Arduino microcontroller, the invention costs only $80 to make, which is hundred times less than the device used by Stephen Hawking.
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