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Efficient distribution, dissipating stigma and an emphasis on decentralized trials are all working in favor of digital treatments, according to a panel of digital therapeutics executives and industry stakeholders.

A new analysis of published RCTs did see significant benefits among short-term and single-focus app interventions, but noted that "relatively few high-quality studies have been conducted" in this area.

The 900-participant study uses learnings from Apple's Tueo Health acquisition and could inform the development of a digital biomarker for asthma.

Dr. Liz Kwo breaks down the data and technology-enabled healthcare tools being adopted by next-generation payers and providers.

Also: Salesforce Health Cloud powers Humana's integrated care coordination platform, and ConnectiveRx invests in HelpAround to jointly offer its patient-facing mobile tool.

The updated version of the company's system includes automatic alerts when the wearer's glucose is too high or too low.

A frequent partner of biopharmas and the FDA, it has raised $94 million from investors since its commercial launch in 2015. 

Dubbed Coefficient Insurance Company, it will combine Verily and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' technology. 

Major pharmacies and services say they're unaffected by USPS troubles so far, but some online platforms that rely on the service are worried about their patients and long-term business.