The Gore Innovation Center in Silicon Valley, today announced a joint development agreement and cash investment in digital health startup, Kenzen. W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) engineers and scientists will work hand in hand with Kenzen, an innovator in precision health monitoring and insights, to develop a comprehensive wearable health monitoring system that employs biosensor data and predictive modeling to anticipate and prevent avoidable injuries and health conditions.By integrating
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Wearables in Healthcare| Medical Grade | News, Analysis, Insights - HIT Consultant
Wearable Medical Devices Global Market to Reach $19.5B by 2021
The global market for wearable medical devices is expected to nearly $19.5 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.8% for 2016-2021, according to a new report from Report Linker. The report reveals that the U.S. market for wearable medical devices is expected to grow from $2.5 billion in 2016 to nearly $8.7 billion in 2021 at a CAGR of 27.9% from 2016 through 2021. The rising elderly population, dysfunctional lifestyles, and the rising concern of patients toward their
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UnitedHealthcare, Dexcom Launch Wearable Glucose Management Pilot
UnitedHealthcare and DexCom, Inc., has announced a glucose management pilot program driven by wearable technology to help people with Type 2 diabetes in real-time. Eligible UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan participants can use the Dexcom Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System to track their blood glucose levels 24/7, enabling them to understand how their behaviors affect their glucose so they can take appropriate actions.The pilot program is part of UnitedHealthcare’s focus on
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Apple, Stanford Launches Heart Study App to Identify Irregular Heart Rhythms
Apple in partnership with Stanford Medicine has announced the launch of the Apple Heart Study app, a first-of-its-kind innovative research study using Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor to collect data on irregular heart rhythms and notify users who may be experiencing atrial fibrillation (AFib). The Apple Heart Study app uses this technology to identify an irregular heart rhythm.Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), is the most common heart arrhythmia, and a leading cause of stroke. AFib affects more than
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UnitedHealthcare and Qualcomm Integrate Samsung, Garmin Wearables Into Wellness Program
UnitedHealthcare and Qualcomm Life have integrated wearable devices from Samsung and Garmin International, Inc., into UnitedHealthcare Motion. UnitedHealthcare Motion is a national wellness program that provides eligible plan participants access to activity trackers and enables them to earn more than $1,000 per year by meeting certain daily walking goals.The Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro and Gear Sport, and the Garmin vívosmart 3, have been integrated and validated with Qualcomm Life’s 2net platform for
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VitalConnect Raises $38M to Launch Real-Time Wearable Biosensor In Hospitals Nationwide
VitalConnect, Inc., a provider of wearable biosensor technology for wireless monitoring in hospital and remote patient populations has raised $38 million in Series C funding led by MVM and Baxter Ventures. This funding will help VitalConnect in launching the VitalConnect Platform and VitalPatch wearable biosensor in hospitals and outpatient settings across the nation.Founded in 2011, VitalConnect combines the most sophisticated biosensor - the VitalPatch - with its comprehensive software
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Sensoria, Genesis Rehab Services Partner to Deliver Wearable Smart Aging Solutions
Sensoria,a provider of smart garments and wearable technologies has signed a strategic partnership with Genesis Rehab Services (GRS), a subsidiary of Genesis HealthCare, provider of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratory therapy and wellness services, primarily for older adults. As part of the strategic partnership, Sensoria Health and its new wearable smart aging products and services will leverage Genesis Rehab Services’ clinical knowledge and Sensoria’s
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New Study Finds Prompts, Social Networks, Philanthropy Keys to Engagement for Wearables
A recent innovation study found interaction with social networks and use of digital coaches via a smartphone app connected to a biometric sensor embedded in eyeglasses provided incentive for users to increase activity, including an average 20-25 percent spike in daily steps when prompted by a digital coach. Conducted by the University of Southern California (USC) Center for Body Computing (CBC) and VSP Global's innovation lab using a prototype of VSP's unique Level™ smart glasses, the study is
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Trinity Health to Test Google Glass for Tablet-Free Virtual Care
This week, Trinity Health announced that they will soon be testing the capabilities of an initiative that combines home visits by secondary caregivers with the innovative internet capabilities of Google Glass, and the advanced video technologies of swyMed, a provider of video telemedicine technologies.The program will help Trinity Health determine how the technologies might be used to increase access to primary care physicians and advance people-centered care. The clinical simulation of the
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iBeat Extends Seed Round to $4.5M for Wearable Heart Monitoring Smartwatch
iBeat, makers of the heart monitoring smartwatch wearable that perpetually monitors and detects cardiac arrest, heart attack, and atrial fibrillation has closed an additional $3.5M of funding, bringing its total seed stage funding total to $4.5 million. New investors include WTI, SV Tech Ventures, Lee Equity, and renowned entrepreneurs and angel investors Michael Rubin, Mark Burg, and Harald Ludwig. iBeat plans to use the additional funds to begin clinical testing, refine its sales and marketing
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