Omron unveils a real blood-pressure smartwatch
The company has also unveiled the Omron Blood Pressure Monitor + EKG, the first single at-home device in the U.S. that measures blood pressure and EKG.
WellDoc validates potential of BlueStar to reduce healthcare costs
The company worked with Truven Health Analytics to show that BlueStar can save on average a range of $254 to $271 per user per month.
StartUp Health: Digital health investment hits $11.5B in 2017
The company has found that Q4 2017 was the largest fourth quarter on record with $2.3B of funding raised across 227 deals.
HealthTap for Good offers free doctor consultations to underprivileged populations
The initiative will provide individuals with free virtual consultations with HealthTap Prime physicians via video, voice, or text.
New Samsung C-Lab projects to be unveiled at CES 2018
Attendees will be able to see GoBreath, a recovery solution for people who have experienced lung damage, and Relúmĭno smart visual aid eyeglasses.
IDC: Wearable device shipments to nearly double by 2021
The overall wearables market is expected to grow from 113.2 million shipments in 2017 to 222.3 million in 2021 with a CAGR of 18.4 percent.
Garmin vívofit 4 activity tracker announced
The new device is slimmer, water-proof, has an always-on display and a one-year battery life; it is available for $79.99.
Survey: Providers’ adoption of telehealth isn’t followed by patients’ uptake
Most patients, about eight out of 10 consumers, are still largely unaware of how to access telehealth or whether their insurer will cover it.
Accenture, Roche working together to enhance digital healthcare for cancer patients
Under the deal, Accenture will provide digital data integration services to Roche's NAVIFY Tumor Board solution.
ASICS Studio is an audio app that brings the fitness-class experience to users
The experience features trainer-led audio, curated playlists, and visual cues to help users keep their bodies moving and heads in the game.









