This week, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) has agreed to move forward with Teladoc’s case to invalidate a patent held by rival American Well Corporation. The PTO’s order to proceed with the case, issued September 14, noted that Teladoc has a “likelihood” of prevailing.
“As the pioneer and leader in telehealth, Teladoc has the responsibility to protect consumers’ access to health innovations like telehealth,” said Jason Gorevic, chief executive officer of Teladoc in an official
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FBI issues IoT Security Warning for Medical Devices, Wearables
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to any object or device which connects to the Internet to automatically send and/or receive data may pose serious security risks for medical devices and wearables, according to an FBI public service announcement. For healthcare, medical devices, such as wireless heart monitors or insulin dispensers and wearables e.g. fitness devices could provide opportunities for cyber criminals to intrude upon private networks and gain access to other devices and information
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Validic Selected As Digital Health Technology Provider For National On The Move Wellness Challenge
Validic, a leading digital health platform, announced today its selection by WELCOA, the Wellness Council of America, to power the National On The Move Wellness Challenge. The On The Move competition is focused on fueling national corporate health initiatives to combat physical inactivity and initiate behavior change.
On The Move Overview
On The Move is a completely turnkey, 12-week challenge designed to engage employees in physical activity, help better manage their stress levels, and
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iHealth Unveils New Wireless Scale and Smartphone App
iHealth Lab, a provider of consumer-friendly mobile health devices and apps, has unveiled the iHealth Core: Wireless Body Composition Scale (HS6) and a new iHealth MyVitals smartphone app. Combined, the solution provide users with a comprehensive view of their body composition and how their fitness routine impacts their overall wellness over time. The solution also allows persons with chronic conditions such as obesity and hypertension to better manage their health and make
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Novu Launches mHealth COPD Clinical Trial, Partners with Mayo Clinic, MHS
Novu, a consumer health engagement platform today announced it has been tapped by Minnesota HealthSolutions Corporation (MHS) to partner on a mobile health COPD clinical trial program designed to motivate and monitor people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many of the millions of people affected by COPD are not able to participate in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in a clinical setting, and the program, delivered through the Novu platform, will enable them to complete home
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Philips Launches Type 1 Diabetes Prototype App Connecting Consumer and Clinical Data
Today Philips and Dutch Radboud university medical center launched a diabetes prototype app with integrated online community to empower patients and enhance continuity of care. The online community will connect people living with Type 1 diabetes and clinicians which allow them to share individuals’ personal health data and clinical health data from electronic medical records in a secure environment. This is also the first real-world implementation of the Philips HealthSuite Digital Platform -
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Doctor Search Portal Practo Acquires Insta Health For $12M
After raising $90 million in Series C funding in August, India-based physician search portal Practo has acquired cloud-based hospital information management company Insta Health for $12 million (Rs 80 crore) in a cash and equity deal. Founded in 2008, Insta Health provides hospital information systems and EMR solutions to hospitals across South East Asia, Middle East, India, and Africa. The Insta Health acquisition marks the company's third acquisition in less than six months. The acquisition
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Report: mHealth Market Will Account for Nearly $18B in 2016 Alone
Research and Markets estimates that the mHealth market will account for nearly $18 Billion in 2016 alone. Despite barriers relating to regulation, patient acceptance and privacy concerns, estimates suggest further growth at a CAGR of 40% over the next 5 years.
The mHealth (Mobile Healthcare) Ecosystem: 2015 - 2030 - Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts report presents an in - depth assessment of the global mHealth market. In addition to covering key market drivers,
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Medisafe Integrates Drug Price Comparison into Med Adherence App
The rising price of prescription drugs combined with higher copays and coinsurance rates are shifting more and more of the cost burden of staying healthy to patients. That’s why Medisafe, a mHealth platform for medication management with 2 million users, has partnered with GoodRx, America’s leading prescription price comparison platform. This partnership enables consumers to easily compare prescription drug costs at over 60,000 pharmacies across the U.S. from within the Medisafe app.
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Kinsa Launches New Smart Ear Thermometer for Instant Temperature Readings
Kinsa, the company behind the world’s first FDA-cleared smartphone-connected thermometer, has announced the launch of its second connected health device, a wireless Smart Ear Thermometer on Indiegogo that provides instant and accurate temperature readings at the push of a button. Kinsa's Smart Ear Thermometer is the first to combine temperature readings with symptom tracking and actionable next steps based on key health indicators.
The device is now available for pre-order on
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