Social network for doctors SERMO launches physician-to-physician Drug Ratings tool
The service gives physicians a clinical decision support tool where they can research, rate, and share their direct experience on specific drugs in real time.
Teladoc ends Q1 2017 with 20.1 members, 384,839 virtual visits
The telehealth company has reported quarterly revenues of $42.9 million, representing 60% year-over-year growth.
Apple quietly acquires Beddit, maker of the sleep tracking tech
Beddit's device is a thin strip of sensors made to be placed across a user's bed to analyze sleep-related data and help users get more rest.
Partners invites developers to disrupt health tech
The Partners Connected Health Innovation Challenge seeks new devices, apps and technologies, and will provide mentorship to winning developers.
UC Davis taps Healbe for a wearable-enabled health study
The study aims to help validate whether advanced personal fitness trackers can be used to help bring precision-based health solutions to consumers.
Mexican student invents cancer-detecting bra
The device uses two hundred small tactile biosensors that map the surface of the breast and monitor changes in texture, color and temperature.
New Mountain acquires One Digital Health and Benefits from FNFV Group for $560M
OneDigital focuses exclusively on employee benefits, combining people and technology to deliver the new generation of health and benefits.
Scopis unveils HoloLens-based mixed-reality surgical holographic navigation platform
The system enables surgeons to plan the positioning and alignment of pedicle screws during multiple vertebrae fixation surgeries.
American Well adds breastfeeding support to its telehealth platform
The new service gives new mothers access to professional experts who can answer questions and offer advice concerning breastfeeding and related challenges.
Fitbit moves 3 million devices in Q1 2017
The company reported Q1 revenues of $299 million with U.S. accounting for 52% of the figure.









