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15 digital health mergers, acquisitions from Q2 2018
By Jonah Comstock | 04:53 pm | July 05, 2018
This week, the acquisition everyone’s talking about is Amazon’s reported billion-dollar deal to buy pharmacy startup PillPack.
Hunt launches NHS app to 'put patients in driving seat'
By Tonya Stewart | 01:29 pm | July 04, 2018
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt trails new NHS patient app that will feature GP record access, appointment booking, and data-sharing preferences.
Study: Consumer-grade monitoring devices generally accurate, frequently used when offered as compensation
By Dave Muoio | 04:03 pm | July 03, 2018
New data published yesterday in the journal Hypertension offers another proof of concept for how device and mobile-driven remote monitoring can help care teams manage the conditions of a large patient population.
Philips brings telemedicine to Japanese hospitals, BCBS covers Hygieiea's service, and other digital health deals
By Laura Lovett | 04:02 pm | July 03, 2018
Clinical research software company Elligo Health Research has entered a partnership with HealthiVibe, a company that collects patient insights in order to improve clinical trials.
Rock Health: With $3.4B raised so far, digital health looking strong in 2018
By Dave Muoio | 02:20 pm | July 03, 2018
The first half of 2018 has been another standout six months for digital health investments, which comprised a total of $3.
American Well scores $290M, with possibility of more to come
By Laura Lovett | 02:06 pm | July 03, 2018
Update: In late July, American Well added another $75.
Cleveland Clinic puts EHR data onto iPhone with Apple Health Records
By Mike Miliard | 11:32 am | July 03, 2018
Cleveland Clinic announced Monday that its patients can now access their personal health data on their iPhones with the Health Records feature.
AMA focuses on mobile with winners of Interoperability and Innovation Challenge
By Laura Lovett | 10:19 am | July 03, 2018
The American Medical Association has its eyes on mobile this season as it announced the three winners of its Interoperability and Innovation Challenge.
Blending high touch with high tech, Healthy Interactions adds depression, CVD modules
By Jonah Comstock | 05:13 pm | July 02, 2018
Healthy Interactions, a population health company that offers both digital and in-person programs for chronic disease management and education, announced last week that it has added two new programs, for cardiovascular disease and depression, to its portfolio.
NHS looks towards privacy, Nomad Health expands to the Midwest and other digital health news briefs
By Laura Lovett | 03:19 pm | July 02, 2018
The NHS is looking to ramp up its patient data security, after signing a contract with software company Privitar for its de-identification technology.