Digital health news briefs

Digital Health Formulary adds new programs to its lineup, Butterfly announces next-gen device and ACC study, and more digital health news briefs
By Dave Muoio | 03:22 pm | October 07, 2020
Also: Study polls "digitally engaged physicians" on digital health's current strengths and weaknesses; Mira unveils an updated fertility monitor.
Amazon cuts off Echelon's 'Prime Bike,' Samsung activates smartwatch ECG in US and more digital health news briefs
By Dave Muoio | 03:40 pm | September 23, 2020
Also: European Commission pushes back Google-Fitbit antitrust investigation deadline; new handheld ultrasound devices.
Elon Musk demos Neuralink implant in pigs, Ellipsis Health's vocal biomarker app launch and more digital health news briefs
By Dave Muoio | 04:04 pm | August 31, 2020
Also: Abbott sells 150 million of its rapid, app-paired COVID-19 test to the White House; Platform launches for chronic disease patients juggling multiple providers.
Otsuka approved to purchase Proteus' assets; Michigan college requires dicey COVID-19 app; and more digital health news briefs
By Dave Muoio | 04:23 pm | August 20, 2020
Also: Centauri Health Solutions acquires HCFS; UCSF researchers detail smartphone PPG-based diabetes detection.
Roche & aMoon kick off digital diagnostic investment program; former Talkspace employees share confidentiality concerns; and more digital health news briefs
By Dave Muoio | 03:58 pm | August 13, 2020
Also: Another smart-mirror workout joins the fray, and Kroger Health launches a back-to-work COVID-19 testing program with telehealth support.
Pear Therapeutics kicks off decentralized digital therapeutic study, researchers envision drawn-on electronic sensors and more digital health news briefs
By Dave Muoio | 03:24 pm | July 14, 2020
Also: Google promises not to use Fitbit data for targeted advertising; Renalytix AI details its international IPO; New food tracking app relies on machine learning.
Chelsea Clinton takes on health investing, study finds VR helps ease chronic pain and other digital health briefs
By Laura Lovett | 03:20 pm | July 13, 2020
Also: Soterix Medical gets green light from FDA to trial its take-home transcranial direct-current stimulation therapy, while MammoScreen gets a 510(k). 
Propeller Health shares new data, Clinician voice assistant Suki gets a facelift and more digital health news briefs
By Dave Muoio | 03:34 pm | June 25, 2020
Also: AbleTo announces new suite of CBT programs for payers; Blockchain system tracks individuals' COVID-19 status.
FDA pilot shares cancer drug symptom data, PatientPing's 16-month funding announcement delay and more digital health news briefs
By Dave Muoio | 04:15 pm | June 24, 2020
Also: TapestryHealth purchases its telehealth tech vendor; Tech professionals eyeing healthcare and pharma jobs with new interest after COVID-19.
Apple shares COVID screening data with CDC, digital health market to beat $350B by 2025 and more digital health news briefs
By Dave Muoio | 04:30 pm | June 09, 2020
Also: A deep dive on Verily's Project Baseline; Intermountain Healthcare launches home-monitoring program.