Technology

The deal is expected to close this summer, subject to stockholder approval, and will raise $113 million for the combined company.   

The technology release launches the delayed MedTech Funding Mandate that accelerates uptake of innovative treatments and therapies.

Verizon introduces BlueJeans Telehealth platform for providers  

The company made collaboration agreements with Empatica and etectRx, and a licensing deal with KeyWise. 

The funds will be used to develop the firm’s non-invasive blood sensing technology. 

Rock Health reports $6.7 billion in digital health funding in Q1, a majority of which comes from rounds worth more than $100 million.   

The sterilisation method has been used in hospitals and laboratories for more than 50 years. 

The company landed a 510(k) for its single-source digital X-ray Nanox.ARC, and said more clearances are in the pipeline. 

This week's top stories include the WHO's report on the origin of COVID-19, the FDA clearing Amazon's at-home COVID-19 test kit, and a survey finding most digital health leaders perceive the sector to be high risk.

System which identifies patients at risk of fatal heart attack obtains CE mark.