Apple releases iOS 8.0.2 update to fix HealthKit bug

With the new iOS hitting devices as we speak, we're likely days away before a number of HealthKit-enabled apps hits the AppStore.
Why healthcare is moving to the cloud

Why healthcare is moving to the cloud

HIPAA-compliant cloud hosting providers can help be the watchful eye for vulnerabilities helping a health care entity prevent a worst case scenario...
ZocDoc comes to Utah

ZocDoc comes to Utah

Wasatch patients are able to easily find in-network neighborhood doctors, read verified reviews and instantly book appointments online.
Checkme medical tricoder

China’s Viatom Technology gets CE mark for its Checkme medical tricoder

The device provides one lead ECG, blood oxygenation, body temperature, and also works as a pedometer; a daily check of these measurements takes some 20 seconds.
telehealth

California lawmakers ease telehealth access for residents

Under the new rules, all patients have to do is provide verbal or written consent to being treated through telehealth at an initial meeting with their provider.
Turkcell successfully trials wireless glucose meter device

Turkish mobile operator Turkcell successfully trials wireless glucose meter device

The study involved some 200 people with diabetes all of whom followed their regular drug regimen; half of the participants used the Healthmeter device.
DHL drone

Deutsche Post DHL trialing drone-powered medicine deliveries

The drone-research project kicked off last year in Bonn, Germany, delivering medication across the Rhine River to a lawn behind the company's headquarters.
Xiaomi unveils wireless blood pressure monitor

Xiaomi unveils wireless blood pressure monitor

Developed in partnership with iHealth Labs, the blood pressure cuff works with an accompanying app on Xiaomi and other Android-based devices.
Iodine launches to deliver tailored drug-taking information and advice

Iodine launches to deliver tailored drug-taking information and advice

The startup is tunes into different data sets along with Google Consumer Surveys as a research tool of Americans' drug experience to deliver meaningful data.

Insurers invests into healthcare startups thanks to Obamacare

Corporate investors tend to have a bad reputation in the startup world; at worst - they cull ideas and strategies from the startups they invest in.
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