Las Vegas based digital health company SocialWellth and HITLAB, an innovation and teaching lab located at Columbia University are teaming up to expand mHealth app curation capabilities and certification standards.
In the initial phases of the partnership, HITLAB will support SocialWellth’s curation of mobile health apps and associated devices by systematically validating its methodologies. Additionally, HITLAB will provide a secondary level of validation ensures and reinforces SocialWellth’s
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Vocera, Brightstar Partner to Deliver iOS Secure Messaging
Brightstar Corp., the world’s largest specialized wireless distributor and a leader in innovation and diversified services for the wireless industry, and Vocera Communications are teaming up to deliver iOS bundled solutions for secure voice, text messaging and access to critical data to the healthcare market. The collaboration will provide Vocera customers with a unique set of solutions featuring iOS devices paired with best-in-class accessories to help meet the demands of the healthcare
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GreatCall Acquires Connected Home Health Platform Lively
San Diego, CA-based connected health provider for active aging GreatCall Inc. has acquired the technology assets of connected home health platform Lively Inc. The asset acquisition will strengthen GreatCall's connected health portfolio and expand its marketshare in the active aging space. Financial terms of the asset acquisition were not disclosed.
Founded in 2012, Lively Inc's connected health home health platform uses passive activity sensors that are applied to everyday objects in an
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Scripps Study Uses Wearable Sensors to Detect Atrial Fibrilation
Researchers at the Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) have launched a home-based clinical trial that uses wearable sensor technology to identify people with asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib). STSI is a National Institutes of Health sponsored consortium led by Scripps Health in collaboration with The Scripps Research Institute. Through this innovative partnership, Scripps is leading the effort to translate wireless and genetic medical technologies into high-quality,
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ResearchKit: 3 Things Every Researcher Should Know
Most medical studies are lucky to have a few hundred people interested in participating. But imagine being able to tap into an enormous pool of Apple users: Out of the millions who use Apple phones and watches, if even a few thousand showed interest in a medical study, that could make a significant difference in outcomes and how quickly a particular study yields results.
That’s one of the most promising points of the Apple ResearchKit. The ResearchKit is an open-source tool designed to allow
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4 Ways Samsung Is Leveraging Mobility to Streamline Healthcare
Over the past few years, Mobile health solutions has become an essential part of healthcare – making it easier to engage with patients, streamlining the clinician workflow, improving regulatory compliance and improving healthcare delivery.
In fact, 90 percent of healthcare professionals are utilizing mobile devices within their organizations to engage patients in their healthcare, according to a 2015 HIMSS Mobile Technology Survey. For IT departments in healthcare organizations, the biggest
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Health Crowd Pulls in $2.1M for Secure Messaging to Health Plan Members
HealthCrowd, a unified, end-to-end engagement platform for healthcare has closed $2.1M in additional seed funding led by Startup Capital Ventures, Herlitz Capital, Healthy Ventures, Band of Angels, Berkeley Angel Network, and 37 Angels. The capital will be utilized to accelerate operations to support its increasing demand for enterprise healthcare communications platform for payers.
Founded in 2011, HealthCrowd's unified communications for payers uses text messaging, interactive voice
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PwC: Hispanics Are Pioneers in Mobile Health Adoption
Hispanics are pioneers in mobile health adoption and will become primary care’s consumer mavericks, according to a new report from PwC's Health Research Institute (HRI). In the report, "Primary Care in the New Health Economy: Time for a Makeover," HRI finds Hispanics have adopted mobile health at a faster rate than non- Hispanics, as many other patients are still slow to e-mail their physician or refill a prescription by text message.
Hispanics: Primary care’s consumer mavericks
Hispanics
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Philips Launches Lumify Smart Device Ultrasound Solution in U.S.
Royal Philips has announced that Lumify, a smart device ultrasound solution, is now available for purchase by licensed healthcare providers or organizations in the U.S. Philips’ new ultrasound digital health approach connects off-the-shelf compatible smart devices, a mobile application, advanced ultrasound transducer technology, integrated IT and support services to help healthcare providers improve patient care and reduce costs.
Subscription Model
Available with a monthly subscription
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Trident Gum to Reward Consumers for Sharing Mobile Health Data
This week, Trident Gum Brand launched a new campaign that allows consumers to share their data, including activity, sleep and food details from their choice of wearable device, smartphone, or activity app, in exchange for coupons in convenience store Kum & Go’s mobile app. Kum & Go operates more than 400 stores in 11 mostly Plains states, from Arkansas to Montana.
How It Works
The campaign, coined C.H.E.W. (Change Health Every Week) allows shoppers to opt-in via the Kum & Go
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