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Wearables in Healthcare| Medical Grade | News, Analysis, Insights - HIT Consultant

Biofourmis Acquires Clinical-Grade Wearable Biosensor Platform Biovoation AG

by Fred Pennic 11/18/2019 Leave a Comment

Biofourmis AI Analytics Engine Receives FDA Clearance for Ambulatory Physiologic Monitoring

  - Biofourmis acquires Zürich, Switzerland-based Biovotion AG, a leading developer of a cutting-edge clinical-grade wearable biosensor platform.- The Biovotion AG deal comes with 60 global patents covering much of the existing wearables tech for the arm and hand, as well as an impressive list of more than 80 current and previous clients/partners—including major players such as Microsoft, IBM Research, Novartis, AstraZeneca, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Penn Medicine and Helios.- The cash +
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Google to Acquire Fitbit for $2.1B in Cash, Will Not Use Fitbit Data for Google Ads

by Jasmine Pennic 11/01/2019 Leave a Comment

- Google enters an agreement to acquire wearable leader Fitbit for $2.1 billion in cash, approximately $7.35 per share. - The acquisition of Fitbit shakes up the fitness and wearables market and gives Google a considerable market share against competitor Apple.- Fitbit health and wellness data will not be used for Google ads and will give Fitbit users the choice to review, move, or delete their data.Fitbit, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by
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Withings Forms Dedicated B2B Division for Medical Professionals

by Fred Pennic 10/30/2019 Leave a Comment

Withings Forms Dedicated B2B Division for Medical Professionals

- Medical-grade consumer health devices Withings unveils a Withings MED PRO, a dedicated business-to-business division (B2B) serving the needs of medical professional audiences. - The initial solutions, Withings MED PRO DATA and Withings MED PRO CARE, allow Withings’ devices and data analytics to be brought into third-party ecosystems.Withings, a provider of medical-grade health devices into the homes of consumers has formed a new dedicated business-to-business division Withings MED PRO with the
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Google Parent Company Alphabet Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Fitbit

by Fred Pennic 10/28/2019 Leave a Comment

- Google’s parent company, Alphabet has made a bid to acquire Fitbit, according to sources familiar with the matter. - The speculation drove Fitbit’s stock by more than 30%.Google parent company Alphabet has made a bid to acquire fitness wearable company Fitbit, according to sources familiar with the matter. At this time, there is no definite if the negotiations between Google and Fitbit will lead to any deal, Reuters reports.The digital health and wellness market is crowded, with an estimated
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Sleep Wearable Beddr Launches First Sleep Health Solution for Employers

by Fred Pennic 10/23/2019 Leave a Comment

Sleep Wearable Beddr Launches First Sleep Health Solution for Employers

- Beddr launches first holistic sleep wellness program for employers that leverages clinical-grade data from Beddr’s FDA cleared wearable.- Beddr expands upon its FDA-listed sleep wearable with improved data and insights, expert-led sleep coaching and sleep physician telemedicine network.Beddr, a pioneer in precision sleep health launched an industry-first comprehensive solution for employers focused on helping employees identify and treat the root causes of chronic sleep issues. The program
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Sony Unveils Wearable for Secure Mobile Health & Remote Monitoring

by Fred Pennic 10/16/2019 Leave a Comment

Sony Unveils Wearable for Secure Mobile Health & Remote Monitoring

- Sony unveils mSafety mobile health platform in the U.S. for the first time at Connected Health Conference in Boston, Massachusetts.- mSafety platform combines a programmable wearable with a backend solution so any organization can easily build unique, scalable, and secure mobile health and remote monitoring applications.Sony, today announced it will preview its mSafety mobile health platform in the U.S. for the first time today at Connected Health Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Sony’s
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California Physician Practices to Use Apple Watches to Advance Physician-Patient Communication

by Fred Pennic 10/14/2019 Leave a Comment

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

- Healthcare services company for physicians Altais partners with Notable Health to use intelligent automation to enhance the patient experience.- Notable Health’s A.I.-driven platform uses Apple Watches and smartphone devices to advance physician-patient communications and streamline administrative tasks.- Notable’s AI-powered platform is a game-changer for clinicians previously spending hours on redundant administrative tasks. The platform—which seamlessly integrates with legacy EHR
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Withings Move ECG Smartwatch with Instant AFib Detection Debuts in Europe

by Fred Pennic 09/05/2019 Leave a Comment

Withings Move ECG Smartwatch with Instant AFib Detection Debuts in Europe

- Withings Move ECG, the world’s first analog watch to record an electrocardiogram (ECG) on-demand, is now available in Europe, following CE marking for medical devices. - Move ECG syncs automatically with the accompanying Health Mate app, which instantaneously classifies the user’s heart rhythm as AFib or normal sinus rhythm. - Move ECG is available today at the price of €129.95/£129.95 at withings.com and main retail partners and works both on iOS and Android. Withings Move ECG,
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Fitbit Launches Premium Subscription Service to Deliver Personalized, Actionable Guidance

by Jasmine Pennic 08/28/2019 Leave a Comment

Fitbit Launches Premium Subscription Service to Deliver Personalized, Actionable Guidance

Fitbit, today announced the launch of Fitbit Premium, a paid subscription service in the Fitbit app that uses your unique data to deliver a personalized experience with actionable guidance and coaching. Premium leverages insights from 10+ years of Fitbit data as well as academic and medical expertise to help you move more, sleep better and eat well with customized programs, advanced sleep features, personal insights, thousands of workouts, new challenges, health reports and more – all in one
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Singapore, Fitbit Collaborate on Population-Based Public Health Initiative

by Fred Pennic 08/21/2019 Leave a Comment

Singapore, Fitbit Collaborate on Population-Based Public Health Initiative

Fitbit collaborates with Singapore’s Health Promotion Board (HPB) on population-based public health Initiative in Singapore to drive better health outcomes at scale Fitbit, today announced a new collaboration with Singapore’s Health Promotion Board (HPB) on a healthy population health project in support of Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative.  The HPB is Singapore’s government agency that implements policy and programs to improve the nation’s health. The collaboration marks the first
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