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Fitbit Unveils Charge 3 with Relative SpO2 Sensor, Launches Sleep Score Beta

by Fred Pennic 08/20/2018 Leave a Comment

Wearable leader Fitbit, today announced the unveiling of Fitbit Charge 3, the latest evolution of its best-selling Charge family of devices. Fitbit Charge 3 features an elevated, premium swim-proof design with a touchscreen display, 15+ goal-based exercise modes, essential smart features to stay connected to what matters most, up to 7 days of battery life, and Fitbit’s most advanced sensor and algorithm technology in a tracker. Charge 3 is available for presale today on Fitbit.com for $149.95,
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Valencell Nabs $10.5M to Expand Wearable Biometric Sensor Technology

by Fred Pennic 06/15/2018 Leave a Comment

Valencell Nabs $10.5M to Expand Wearable Biometric Sensor Technology

Valencell, a Raleigh, NC-based developer of wearable biometric sensor technology, has raised $10.5M in Series E financing led by Sonion with participation from existing investors TDF Ventures, GII LLC, and WSJ Joshua Fund. The startup plans to utilize the funding to expand its biometric sensor technology and team. The latest round brings the total amount of funding raised to date to $35 million.Many people think you can create accurate biometric wearable devices by piecing together some LED’s,
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Notable Launches EHR-Integrated Voice-Powered Apple Watch App for Physicians

by Jasmine Pennic 05/08/2018 Leave a Comment

Notable Health Launches Voice-Powered Assistant for Physicians on Apple Watch

Notable, an emerging digital health  startup in voice-powered healthcare has launched the first wearable voice-powered smart assistant for physicians that will transform the healthcare experience. Available as a white labeled solution for wearables, the platform leverages artificial intelligence and voice recognition technology to automate and structure every physician-patient interaction as well as eliminate the vast majority of clinical administrative work. The Notable team consists of
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Fitbit Rolls Out New Digital Health Apps with its Partners to Improve Overall Health

by Jasmine Pennic 05/07/2018 Leave a Comment

Fitbit Rolls Out New Digital Health Apps with its Partners to Improve Overall Health

Leading global wearables brand Fitbit, today announced new apps and clock faces to help people better manage their health, directly from the wrist.Built using Fitbit’s SDK, the apps and clock faces will give Fitbit smartwatch users new options to improve wellness and help manage conditions like diabetes and some types of cancer. Additionally, the apps will give health plans, employers and clinical researchers new opportunities to better support their users outside of a clinical environment,
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Fitbit and Google Team Up to Develop Consumer and Enterprise Health Solutions

by Fred Pennic 04/30/2018 Leave a Comment

Dexcom Integrates Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) With Fitbit Ionic

Fitbit and Google are exploring the development of consumer and enterprise health solutions. Fitbit intends to use Google’s new Cloud Healthcare API to help the company integrate further into the healthcare system, such as by connecting user data with electronic medical records (EMR). Combining Fitbit data with EMRs can provide patients and clinicians a more comprehensive view of the patient profile, leading to more personalized care. The companies will also look to help better manage chronic
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New Study Uses Fitbit Devices to Assess Impact of Sleep Tracker Data on Patient-Provider Communication

by Fred Pennic 03/28/2018 Leave a Comment

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A new study from the National Sleep Foundation and Merck, in collaboration with the Regenstrief Institute, will use Fitbit devices to examine whether using sleep tracker data might improve patient-provider communication, and ultimately, patient satisfaction with that communication.Study participants will use Fitbit Charge2 devices to help collect real-time sleep data and securely deliver this information to the NSF’s SleepLife secure interface, accessible to both the patient and their physician.
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UnitedHealthcare Offers Apple Watch for Eligible Plan Participants

by HITC Staff 03/07/2018 Leave a Comment

UnitedHealthcare Offers Apple Watch for Eligible Plan Participants

For the first time, the Apple Watch will be integrated into UnitedHealthcare Motion, a national digital wellness program that provides eligible plan participants access to activity trackers that can enable them to earn up to $1,000 per year by meeting certain daily walking goals.Eligible participants will be able to receive and start using Apple Watch (initially paying only tax and shipping), with the option to apply program earnings toward the full purchase price of the device. Program
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Gore Innovation Center, Kenzen Team Up to Develop Dermal Biometrics Patch

by HITC Staff 01/31/2018 Leave a Comment

Gore Innovation Center, Kenzen Team Up to Develop Dermal Biometrics Patch

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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Wearable Medical Devices Global Market to Reach $19.5B by 2021

by Fred Pennic 01/17/2018 Leave a Comment

AT&T Taps biotricity To Power Wearable Medical Devices Medical

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

by Jasmine Pennic 01/12/2018 Leave a Comment

Dexcom Diabetes Glucose Monitoring App

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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