Digital health funding is expected to double in the United States over the next three years, growing from $3.5 billion in 2014 to $6.5 billion by the end of 2017, according to new research by Accenture. The forecast is based on market analysis, project experience, third-party analysis and data from 2,000 digital health start-ups receiving funding between 2008 and 2013.According to Accenture, an estimated $2.8 billion was used to fund digital health start-ups last year, growing at an annual rate
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Health Data Aggregator Validic Adds New Integration & Research Partners
Validic, the healthcare technology interoperability platform for aggregating digital health data, announced today the addition of several new clients and partners, as they continue to expand and grow their global digital health ecosystem.
With the addition of several new clients, which include Alere, The Vitality Group, Everyday Health, Datu Health, and ShapeUp, Validic’s client population size increases from 72 million to 80 million lives. Validic continues in discussions with major health
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WebMD Updates Healthy Target Behavior Change Program
New features include seamless connectivity with Apple HealthKit and iHealth blood pressure devices, video tutorials, and other content enhancements
WebMD has announced new features and functionality for its Healthy Target behavior change program that connects seamlessly with Apple’s HealthKit and provides users with powerful new ways to capture, visualize and understand health information from a broad range of biometric devices.
WebMD’s Healthy Target, included within WebMD's flagship
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Software Bug Delays Launch of Apple HealthKit on iOS8
A software bug has delayed the launch of Apple HealthKit on iOS8 preventing developers from making HealthKit apps. "We discovered a bug that prevents us from making HealthKit apps available on iOS 8 today. We're working quickly to have the bug fixed in a software update and have HealthKit apps available by the end of the month," said Apple spokeswoman Trudy Muller in a statement. Unveiled in June at the Worldwide Developers Conference, the HealthKit platform will serve as an integrative hub for
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Apple to Launch HealthKit Medical Trials with Stanford & Duke
Apple is preparing to launch diabetic and chronic disease medical trials using HealthKit with Stanford University Hospital and Duke University, according to a report from Reuters. HealthKit is the companion app to Apple’s Health component (a major development of its upcoming iOS 8 release), which will serve as an integrative hub for third-party health and wellness-related apps.
HealthKit Medical trials Details
- Stanford University Hospital medical trials will be focused on diabetes that
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Is Apple Poised to Disrupt Connected Health with HealthKit?
Dr. Donald Voltz shares his insights on how Apple is poised to disrupt connected health with HealthKit and the Apple Watch changing the way patients engage with healthcare.
This week, many are talking about the announcement of a new iPhone 6 and the excitement about the payment system to protect our identity and finance. I think the bigger announcement pertains to the Apple Watch and the underlying platform targeting personal health and wellness management, HealthKit. Although HealthKit
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The Apple Watch & Digital Health: 3 Must-Ask Questions
So, the much-anticipated Apple Watch has arrived.
The tech world is still digesting Apple's big announcement. Some believe Apple's watch is the Second Coming. Others are disappointed that it does not look cooler. Left-handed people are up in arms that the device is not designed to be worn on the right hand.
My opinion: plenty of people will buy the Apple Watch and it will dramatically improve over time. Apple's great at getting people to desire its devices (remember what they said about
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Webinar: The Digital Health Leadership Series from Validic
Start Date: 9/10/2014
Start Time: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
Duration: 60 minutes
Webinar Overview
This FREE digital health leadership series webinar series features many of the leading companies in this expanding digital health ecosystem. Each month, Validic will feature two companies whose clinical, fitness, wellness or nutrition technologies are helping healthcare and wellness companies achieve better outcomes, increase engagement and reduce per capita costs. During this webinar, you'll
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5 Best Practices to Make Healthcare Innovation Partnerships Work
Healthcare innovation partnerships can make a huge difference in the way common ailments are regarded by the medical care community. By promoting efficient distribution of data and enhancing the ability to combine resources to gain a deeper perspective into these issues, such partnerships can play a major role to in furthering medical advancements. The collaboration of Merck Medical Information and Innovation M2i2 and online research community PatientsLikeMe is a case in point.
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Ralph Lauren Unveils “Polo Tech” Shirt That Tracks Health and Fitness Data
Capitalizing off the potential profits of the growing smart apparel market, Ralph Lauren is currently testing a new nylon"Polo Tech" shirt at this year's U.S. Open tournament, Apple Insder first reports. The "Polo Tech" shirt features sensors knitted within the t-shirt's core, allowing it to track health and fitness data. The smart shirt was developed in partnership with Canadian company OMsignal, which recently launched its activity tracking shirt technology that connects to smartphones like
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