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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Fitbit Acquires Health Coaching Platform Twine Health
Fitbit, today announced it has acquired Twine Health, a HIPAA-compliant health coaching platform that delivers a user-friendly experience to help people manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, and to support lifestyle interventions, such as weight loss and smoking cessation.Twine Health’s proven coaching platform is a strong foundation upon which Fitbit plans to expand its offerings to self-insured employers, health plans and health systems. Through the acquisition, Fitbit
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UnitedHealthcare, Dexcom Launch Wearable Glucose Management Pilot
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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One Drop Integrates With Fitbit to Deliver Enhanced Diabetes Management Data Insights
One Drop, a leading diabetes care management platform announced they are partnering with Fitbit to help people better manage their Diabetes. By working together, Fitbit and One Drop can help make it easier for people to see how physical activity can impact blood glucose levels and make more informed care management decisions. In addition, One Drop will build an App for Fitbit Ionic, bringing One Drop data to the wrist.Starting in November, One Drop users will be able to sync Fitbit intraday
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Dexcom Integrates Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) With Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch
Global wearables brand Fitbit and DexCom, Inc, a provider of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for people with diabetes, today announced an partnership to develop and market products to help people better manage their diabetes and get a more complete picture of their overall health with easy-to-use mobile tools.The first rollout as part of their collaboration is the integration of Dexcom’s CGM data to Fitbit’s new smartwatch, Fitbit Ionic that will allow DexCom users on either Android or iOS
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Validic, RTI Partner to Optimize Wearable/Sensor Data in Clinical Research
RTI International and digital health integration platform Validic has teamed up to optimize consumer wearable and health sensor data for clinical research. As part of the partnership, RTI and Validic will work together to better understand how teenagers’ health, social experience, genetic profile and living situation affect their health and behavior later in life.Once Validic validates and delivers patient-recorded data from wearable devices like Fitbit, RTI will leverage the information – and
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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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Fitbit Unveils Fitbit Charge 2 & Fitbit Flex 2: 15 Key Features to Know
On Monday, connected health and fitness provider Fitbit unveiled their latest fitness wristbands – Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Flex 2 that are now available for presale, with retail availability starting this fall. Building on the success of its wearable devices, the new Charge 2 and Flex 2 effortlessly track your most important health and fitness stats, with new sleek looks and an experience that is even more engaging, motivating and personal to help you reach your goals. Additonally, Fitbit
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Fitbit Taps Walgreens Executive As New VP of Digital Health
Fitbit announced that it has appointed Adam Pellegrini Vice President of Digital Health starting September 6th to lead Fitbit's vision and strategy of driving its integration into healthcare systems worldwide. In his new role, Pellegrini is responsible for helping Fitbit connect its products, information, data and insights in new and innovative ways into clinical settings. He will also focus on developing new partnerships with healthcare systems, insurers and other payers, pharma companies and
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Fitbit, Fitabase Reaches Over 200 Clinical Studies to Date MIlestone
Fitabase, a research platform that collects data from internet-connected devices and wearable fitness maker Fitbit announced that it has completed over 200+ clinical studies to incorporate activity, sleep, and heart rate data. Some of the leading research institutions include Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of California San Diego. Over the last four years, Fitbit and Fitabase have helped researchers
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