News

Pew: 64 percent of US adults own a smartphone now
By Brian Dolan | 08:41 am | April 02, 2015
Apple and IBM unveil new apps for nurses
By Eric Wicklund | 11:05 am | April 01, 2015
Under the companies' joint MobileFirst initiative, three apps help nurses and nursing administrators in the hospital setting, while a fourth offers tools for home-based caregivers.
New FDA clearance will bring Sense4Baby into the home
By Jonah Comstock | 11:05 am | April 01, 2015
New biosensor chip could change the game for wearables
By Eric Wicklund | 10:35 am | April 01, 2015
On display at HIMSS15 in two weeks, Vital Connect's new VitalCore processor could make small, bandage-sized sensors ubiquitous in hospitals and health systems.
Noom raises $1M more for chronic disease coaching app
By Aditi Pai | 04:30 am | April 01, 2015
HX360 Innovation Challenge names finalists
By Eric Wicklund | 03:56 pm | March 31, 2015
Four mHealth companies will pitch their patient-engagement solutions at the inaugural event at HIMSS15.
19 health and fitness Apple Watch apps that appear ready at launch
By Aditi Pai | 11:43 am | March 31, 2015
How Mt. Sinai taps HealthKit to manage COPD patients, populations
By Eric Wicklund | 11:11 am | March 31, 2015
The NY-based health system is working with LifeMap Solutions on a care management platform that connects the patient and the provider through an iPhone.
Smart cane, smart jump rope, and 3 other crowdfunding digital health projects
By Jonah Comstock | 11:07 am | March 31, 2015
ATA accreditation levels the field for telemedicine providers
By Eric Wicklund | 10:02 am | March 31, 2015
With more than 200 telemedicine providers applying for ATA accreditation, American Well becomes the first to pass the organization's test for online patient care.