Philips has announced the results of a study that finds Philips eICU Program with centralized bed management control increased case volume by up to 44 percent and improved contribution margins by up to 665 percent, or $52.7 million. The study, which will be published in CHEST Journal in February, was authored by Craig M. Lilly, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Anesthesiology and Surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Director of the eICU Program at UMass Memorial Medical
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Kyocera Unveils Optical Blood-Flow Sensor for Wearable Devices
Kyocera Corporation has unveiled one of the smallest known optical blood-flow sensors, which measures the volume of blood flow in subcutaneous tissue. Measuring only 1mm high, 1.6mm long and 3.2mm wide, the sensor is designed for use in small devices such as smartphones and wearable devices.Kyocera, which provides a wide range of components for smartphones and wearables, has been developing slimmer, smaller products to support higher functionality in more compact devices. The company developed
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drchrono Launches Kiosk for Patient Self Check-In, Partners with Apple
Mobile EHR provider drchrono has unveiled a new Kiosk that equips provider offices for patient self check-in and new Patient Education functionality on iPad enabling providers to share their materials with patients. With Kiosk, provider offices can equip their front office with an iPad stand that patients can use to check in, verify insurance information, and sign any necessary consent forms without needing a staff member to manage that process. The end result is reducing appointment waiting
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Walgreens/Scripps Study: Automated Health Tracking Can Improve Long-Term Health Engagement
Automated health tracking through connected health devices and apps can significantly improve long-term health engagement, according the latest findings from a collaborative study with Walgreens and the Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI). The study explored the impact of manual versus automatic data entries through a supported device or via apps by examining utilization patterns of participants in Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices (BRhc). The BRhc is a leading
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AHA, AMA, DHX, HIMSS Partner to Develop Guidelines for Mobile Health Apps
The American Heart Association (AHA), the American Medical Association (AMA), DHX Group, and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has teamed up to form a new, multi-stakeholder collaboration, Xcertia, dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and effectiveness of mobile health apps. The non-profit corporation will establish and promote best practices for mobile health apps and will include membership from consumers, developers, payers, clinicians, academia and
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Vida Health Raises $18M for Digital Health Coaching Platform
Vida Health, a San Francisco, CA-based digital health platform that pairs individuals with expert health coaches has raised $18 million in Series B funding led by Canvas Ventures with participation from Nokia Growth Partners (NGP) and returning investor Aspect Ventures. The company plans to utilize the funding expand its digital health platform to serve more consumers who are managing chronic conditions or simply want to improve their health.Founded in 2014, Vida pairs individuals with a human
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Augmedix Nabs $23M to Expand Google Glass-based Remote Scribe Services Nationwide
Augmedix, Inc., a Google Glass-focused digital health startup, has raised $23 million in funding from McKesson Ventures and OrbiMed with participation from the existing VCs Redmile Group, Emergence Capital and DCM Ventures. The company plans to utilize the funding to expand its remote scribe services nationwide and build out its platform with tools and services that continue to drive improvements in physician productivity and patient care.Founded by Stanford grads, CEO Ian Shakil and Chief
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Medtronic Integrates With Fitbit to Understand How Exercise Impacts Glucose Levels
Medtronic has announced a partnership with connected health provider Fitbit to integrate health and activity tracking to physicians and care teams for patients living with diabetes. With this integration, patients with Type 2 diabetes will be able to monitor their glucose levels and physical activity data via Medtronic's iPro(TM)2 myLog mobile app. Together, the partnership will provide meaningful insight on how exercise impacts glucose levels for more effective diabetes care
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LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology Launch Digital Diabetes Platform for 30k Patients
LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology (LMC), the largest diabetes specialist care provider in Canada is teaming up with ViiMed to launch a digital diabetes platform for more than 30,000 patients. Delivered via telehealth and remote patient monitoring, the digital diabetes education and management program will expand access to care and help patients self-manage their condition for better outcomes. Providers can foster greater patient engagement and satisfaction, save time, and reduce operational costs
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Fruit Street Telehealth Lands $3M for HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platform for Lifestyle
Telehealth provider Fruit Street Telehealth (Fruit Street) has raised $3 million in Series A funding, bringing its total number of physician investors to more than 160. The startup plans to utilize the latest round of funding to further develop its telehealth platform with its joint venture partner VSee whose video technology is already embedded within Fruit Street's platform. Additionally, the funding will increase Fruit Street's digital advertising budget for sales and marketing initiatives,
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