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4 Steps for Operationalizing the FDA’s Call To Improve Health Outcomes for All Patients

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In April, FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf laid out areas of challenge and opportunity when it comes to improving health outcomes, restoring public trust in science, and making the most of our ongoing investments in data analytics and clinical research. Wang, Chief Medical Officer of COTA, Inc.

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Withings Sleep Rx Receives FDA Clearance for Home Sleep Apnea Testing

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What You Should Know: – Withings , a global leader in connected health, has announced that its Sleep Rx sleep apnea device has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Improved Patient Outcomes: Early diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea can lead to better health outcomes.

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TytoCare Receives FDA Clearance for AI-Powered Tyto Insights for Wheeze Detection

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– TytoCare , a virtual care company enabling accessible, high-quality primary care from home, today announced that it received FDA clearance for its Tyto Insights for Wheeze Detection, paving the way for its rollout in the US. The Tyto Insights for Wheeze Detection already bears the CE Mark for usage by clinicians in Europe.

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Teladoc Health, Eli Lilly Partner to Add GLP-1 Self-Pay Option to Comprehensive Weight Care

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What You Should Know: – Teladoc Health , the global leader in virtual care announced a partnership with Gifthealth , a digital pharmacy platform and partner of Eli Lilly’s LillyDirect program , to improve access to tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro) for weight management. Group Health at Teladoc Health.

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Harnessing Health Technology and Precision Data to Transition to Proactive Healthcare

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While many consumer-grade wearables may not fall under FDA regulations, the data they collect necessitates adherence to stringent data privacy laws. While patient-generated health data from wearables such as these hold huge potential, challenges remain in integrating this data into existing healthcare systems.

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How Will New FDA Hearing Aid Regulations Impact Health Plans?

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First, let’s examine the new regulatory framework the FDA established. Health plans offering the OTC benefit can also leverage the opportunity to educate members about the significant role hearing aids can play in improving their overall health. – What new opportunities will arise? Introducing OTC hearing aids.

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FIRE1 Secures $120 Million Financing to Revolutionize Heart Failure Care

Healthcare IT Today

FDA Awards Breakthrough Device Designation to Fire1s Norm System FIRE1 , a leading connected medical device solutions company, today announced the successful completion of a $120 million financing round to accelerate the companys mission to transform the lives of millions of people living with heart failure.

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