The Digital Health Corner

MARCH 26, 2018

I would like to apologize to the readers of this site for the long hiatus. I have been spending time as cardiologist, consultant, and caregiver for a seriously ill family member. My goal is to continue writing as it is something I truly love to do. I hope and believe that all of the above roles I engage in add to the quality of this blog. A good definition of blockchain is: “A blockchain , [1] [2] [3] originally block chain , [4] [5] is a continuously growing list of records , called block

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 26, 2018

The average cost of development for a mobile health app from conception to launch is approximately $425,000, with nearly half of this expense outsourced to third-party app development agencies or freelancers, according to new research data recently released from a Research2Guidance survey of 2,400 mobile heal

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Health Populi

MARCH 27, 2018

Health care in America is such a scary experience that more people are afraid of paying for care than the actually getting sick part of the scenario. The patient is the payor, and she is afraid…more afraid of the paying than of the illness, according to a survey conducted among U.S. health consumers from WestHealth Institute and NORC, Americans’ Views of Healthcare Costs, Coverage, and Policy from WestHealth and NORC.

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The Health Law Firm

MARCH 30, 2018

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On February 26, 2018, a New York federal judge dismissed a former NFL star's suit demanding decriminalization of medical marijuana. US District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein said the Second Circuit has already determined that Congress had a rational basis to classify marijuana as a Schedule I drug.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 27, 2018

Israel-based DarioHealth has been granted 510(k) clearance for a version of its Blood Glucose Monitoring System that, alongside the Dario app, is compatible with iPhone 7, 8, and X, according to a statement from the company.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 29, 2018

San Francisco-based microsensor textile company Siren has announced the first product using its proprietary Neurofabric material. The Siren Diabetic Sock and Foot Monitoring System and its accompanying app monitor wearers’ foot temperature as an early warning sign of inflammation and, subsequently, diabetic foot ulcers.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 29, 2018

Physicians have touted the benefits of a good night’s sleep for centuries, if not longer, but it hasn’t been until recent years that a provider can see clear data on whether or not their patients have been hitting the sack.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 29, 2018

Just two months after announcing the beta, Apple is now launching its Apple Health Records feature into the wild, the company announced in a blog post today.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 29, 2018

Sandstone Diagnostics’ Trak Male Fertility Testing System will be used in an NIH-funded study being conducted by Boston University and Stanford University, according to a statement. The Pregnancy Study Online (PRESTO) studies the effect of lifestyle factors on fertility, miscarriage, and birth outcomes.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 26, 2018

Good news for Winnie-the-Pooh — a new wearable device may be able to track exactly what that rumble in his tummy is.

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Health Populi

MARCH 27, 2018

What a difference a couple of weeks make…. On 1st March 2018, two over-arching issues remained with me leaving Las Vegas and #HIMSS18: the central, recognized role of cybersecurity threats in healthcare, and the growing use of consumer-facing technologies for self- and virtual care. Eighteen days later, we all learned about Cambridge Analytica’s misuse of 50 million Americans’ social network data posted on Facebook.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 30, 2018

In the first three months of 2018, MobiHealthNews tracked 27 digital funding rounds comprising $700.9 million in collective funding, as well as two rounds with undisclosed totals.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 28, 2018

A diabetes startup that uses artificial intelligence, Bigfoot Biomedical, has just announced that it scored a total of $55 million in Series B equity financing with new investments from Abbott and other existing funders.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

Mobi Health News

MARCH 27, 2018

As wearables shipments hit 350 million in 2020 (up from 224 million in 2018), healthcare wearables are poised to bring in more revenue via subscription services than wearables in any other industry, according to a new report from Juniper Research.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 29, 2018

Just two months after announcing the beta, Apple is now launching its Apple Health Records feature into the wild, the company announced in a blog post today.

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Health Populi

MARCH 26, 2018

If it’s true that “your ZIP code is more important than your genetic code,” you’d look for a job in 22046, buy a house there, and plant your roots. You’d find yourself in Falls Church, Virginia, named number one in the Healthiest Communities rankings of 500 U.S. towns. You can see a list of all of the communities here. The project is a collaboration between the Aetna Foundation and U.S.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 27, 2018

The healthcare innovation industry is a multifaceted ecosystem: From the energetic new startup developing a product and the venture firm backing it, to the FDA regulating the new invention, there are plenty of forces working in concert. At The Economist’s Healthcare Forum in Boston today, healthcare industry leaders discussed the balancing act of working with key players in this system.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 27, 2018

Since October 2016, when it started using a new telehealth technology, ConcertoHealth has seen 73 percent of its new e-consults replace the need for patients to see specialists face-to-face. Further, there has been a 30.3 percent reduction in the health system's rate of hospital admissions and a 17 percent drop in readmissions.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 28, 2018

Yesterday Dexcom got the nod from the FDA to market their Dexcom G6, an integrated continuous glucose monitoring system (iCGM), making it the first interoperable CGM to get the designation.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 27, 2018

Iggbo — a Richmond, Virginia-based startup founded in 2015 known for its technology-enabled network for facilitating on-demand blood draws and medical testing — announced yesterday that it has changed its name to Workpath and secured $1.5 million in additional funding, according to a statement from company.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 30, 2018

Under Armour has notified users of its MyFitnessPal food and nutrition app of a large-scale user data breach that occurred in late February. The company’s investigation into the breach is ongoing, according to a statement, but so indicates that the usernames, email addresses, and passwords of approximately 150 million users have been compromised.

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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 28, 2018

Patient engagement software company Relatient has launched MDpay, a patient-facing payment web and mobile platform. The service accepts all major credit or debit cards as well as Apple and Google Pay, and includes an integrated dashboard for billing managers, easy-to-respond electronic statements that don’t require a user account, and other accommodations.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 29, 2018

With artificial intelligence and augmented reality popping up around every corner in healthcare, players in the industry are beginning to reflect on how tech innovation in healthcare works, where it works, and whether these technologies themselves actually work. At The Economist’s Healthcare Forum in Cambridge, Massachusetts this week, experts sat down to talk about the future of healthcare innovation for the industry, providers, and patients.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 28, 2018

Tech-friendly, consumer empowerment-focused health insurance startup Oscar Health has closed a $165 million funding round led by Brian Singerman and Founders Fund, according to a recent blog post from the company’s cofounders. Other participants in the round included Verily Life Sciences, Fidelity, 8VC, General Catalyst, Capital G, Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital, and other unnamed investors.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 28, 2018

Alongside the launch of its administrative software designed specifically for independent primary care practices, San Francisco-based Canvas Medical has announced that it has raised more than $3 million in total funding with its most recently closed round. The latest fundraising was led by Upfront Ventures, with participation from iSeed Ventures, Village Global, and other unnamed angel investors.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

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