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MedEx To Roll Out 10 Ambulances with Google Glass in Chicago

by Fred Pennic 02/13/2015 Leave a Comment

MedEx To Roll Out 10 Ambulances with Google Glass

MedEx, a Chicago-based provider of ambulance and telemedicine services announced this week it is rolling out 10 ambulances equipped with Google Glass, ChicagoInno reports. Utilizing Pristine's EyeSight HIPAA compliant software, paramedics can now prepare emergency response for an incoming patient, document a call, or beam a remote specialist into the ambulance for a stroke consult in real time audio and video. MedEx Ambulance is the first in the nation to implement Google Glass in EMS and has
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Can Esther Dyson’s Way to Wellville Challenge Improve Population Health?

by Erica Garvin 02/12/2015 Leave a Comment

Can Esther Dyson's Way to Wellville Challenge Improve Population Health?

It may not be a proper clinical trial, but the Way to Wellville is the beginning of something transformative for health. Esther Dyson explains. Do you know the way to Wellville? If not, Esther Dyson hopes to point you in the right direction. Dyson, a journalist and technology investor turned wellness enthusiast, is on a mission to better health by rethinking and recreating the environment in which it can thrive. It’s a tall task, but Dyson isn’t doing it alone. In fact, she wants you to take
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5 Recent Digital Health Innovations

by HITC Staff 02/11/2015 Leave a Comment

Digital Health Innovations

This post brought to you by HP Matter. The content and opinions expressed below are that of HIT Consultant. What is the future of healthcare innovation? Today, massive technological shifts – driven by big data, mobility, security and cloud computing – are rapidly transforming business and society. Entire industries are being completely transformed, and healthcare is one of them. These trends are unlocking new possibilities for hospitals, researchers, doctors and patients. Here are five recent
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Google Partners with Mayo Clinic to Improve Health-Related Search Content

by Jasmine Pennic 02/10/2015 Leave a Comment

Google Partners with Mayo Clinic to Improve Health-Related Search Content

59% of U.S. adults say they use the Internet to research and gather health information with approximately 35% of those adults end up using the information they find to diagnose themselves, according to the Pew Research Center. To improve the quality of health-related search content, Google is introducing structured, curated, and verified health information information into its Knowledge Graph smart search algorithm. To ensure consumers receive accurate information, Google has partnered with the
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Smart Glasses App Developer VitalMedicals Raises $925k

by Fred Pennic 02/06/2015 Leave a Comment

VitalMedicals

VitalMedicals, a San Francisco-based company developing smart software platform for surgical teams and hospitals, to improve operational efficiency and patient safety, has announced it has raised $925k in seed funding from professional angel investors and the Stanford-StartX Fund. The capital will allow the company to expand their technical team needed to continue building innovative smart glasses technologies for the hospital and beyond. Additionally, it will enable them to expand their pilot
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12 Companies Shaping the Future of Digital Health Infographic

by HITC Staff 02/06/2015 Leave a Comment

12 Companies Shaping then Future of Digital Health Infographic

From patient data management and 3D prosthetics to diagnostic mobile apps and personalized cancer treatment, the landscape of the healthcare industry is undergoing incredible change.  The infographic visualization created by Northeastern University illustrates 12 companies shaping the future of digital health. 
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Under Armour Acquires Health Apps Endomondo and MyFitnessPal

by HITC Staff 02/04/2015 Leave a Comment

Adidas Sues Under Armour for Violating Mobile Health Fitness Patents

Under Armour, a leading Athletic-apparel maker has agreed to buy San Francisco-based MyFitnessPal for $475 million and Denmark-based Endomondo for $85 million. Combined with the recent purchase of MapMyFitness for $150M, these acquisitions will establish its position as one of the one of the world's largest digital health and fitness community with more than 120 million registered users worldwide.   MyFitnessPal Powered by more than 80 million registered users, MyFitnessPal is the leading
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Rally Health Launches Digital Wellness Platform With Over 5M People

by HITC Staff 02/03/2015 Leave a Comment

rally health

  Rally Health, Inc., a leading developer of data-driven solutions for consumer health engagement, today announced the launch of its flagship product, RallySM. The HIPAA-compliant platform leverages the power of personal health data, social networking, and gamification to drive behavior change that is tied to value for the consumer.  Available to consumers through health plans and employers, Rally is a multi-payer, multi-channel platform. The company is a primary provider of
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3 Facts Proving The Future of Google Glass in Healthcare is Brighter Than Ever

by Kyle Samani 01/30/2015 Leave a Comment

Google Glass in Healthcare

There have been tons of recent reports and op-eds following recent announcements from Google about the changes to the Glass program. Unfortunately, much of the reporting has been misleading. Let's start by getting the facts straight, then consider what's next for Glass. Facts: 1) Glass is “graduating” from Google[x], the company’s research division, and becoming a full-fledged business unit within Google proper. 2) The new business unit will be overseen by Tony Fadell, who led the iPod
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Is Social Media the New Doppler Radar for Tracking Diseases?

by Shannon Dauphin Lee 01/27/2015 1 Comment

Is Social Media the New Doppler Radar for Tracking Diseases

In today’s world of social media, oversharing is the norm. Twitter is great for discussing everything from that great new movie to what you had for breakfast. Facebook users often post status updates on everything under the sun, including their interactions, frustrations, struggles and even locations. If someone is feeling under the weather, they might post that fact on social media and get an almost instant stream of well-wishes, commiserations and remedy recommendations in return. By
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