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FDA Releases Software Pre-Cert Docs, Enters Next Phase of Pilot
Will the FDA’s pre-cert program expedite the review of digital health tools?
Objective Eye Tracking Tool for Concussion Granted FDA Approval
EyeBOX provides objective data for healthcare providers to aid in evaluating patients with possible brain injury.
How a Video Game Could Help Children with Autism
The video game-based treatment could improve cognitive control for children with autism spectrum disorder.
SOPHiA Genetics Raises $77M in Funding for Data-Driven Medicine
The tech company applies AI to DNA sequencing to aid clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
How HHS Says Health Systems Can Manage Cybersecurity Threats
5 cybersecurity threats and how they can be prevented.
Otsuka and Click Partner to Develop Digital Therapeutic for Depression
CT-152 could leverage evidence-based cognitive therapy to help a wide range of patients suffering from major depressive disorder.
The 6 Best Cybersecurity Stories of the Year
Cybersecurity is evolving. But so are cybercrimes.
FDA-Approved Device Uses Data to Assess Risk of Pressure Ulcers
The SEM Scanner detected pressure ulcers five days before a nurse’s visual skin assessment.
Wireless Neurostimulator Could Offer New Treatment for Parkinson's Disease
The “pacemaker for the brain” can listen to and stimulate electric current in the brain simultaneously.
WELL Health Acquires Nerd EMR and Butterfly for $2.55M
WELL hopes the acquisition will leverage emerging technologies to materially augment the patient journey.
Healthcare Orgs Less Urgent to Invest in Big Data and AI
Almost 43 percent of healthcare executives reported that there is no single point of accountability when it comes to who has control over the data in an organization, according to a new survey.
Our Top 7 Big Data Stories of 2018
Stories about diabetes, dementia, and more.
Our Top 6 Funding and Acquisition Stories of 2018
The digital health sector tallied more than $8B in funding this year and an “Alexa for Doctors” could be just what the doctor ordered.
7 Eye-Opening Virtual Care Stories from 2018
From virtual reality to mobile videoconferencing, 2018 was a big year for virtual care.
What's Next for Cybersecurity in 2019?
5 trends to look out for in the cybersecurity field in 2019, according to Reg Harnish, CEO of GreyCastle Security.
Data and the Democratization of Healthcare
We haven’t reached the promised land of open access to data, but we are on our way to a more personalized future of care.
Our Top 6 mHealth Stories of 2018
From addressing depression to fertility, mHealth apps continued their dominance in 2018.
3M Acquires Cloud-Based AI Business
M*Modal’s health-tech business brings in about $200 million annually.
Smart Shirt, Real-World Data Shine Light on Surgeon Stress
There was a trend for an increasing rate of surgical events with increasing stress levels, according to the study.
Mechanical Ventilator Recalled for Software Updates
The FDA says the updates address customer feedback to enhance the performance of a mechanical ventilator.
38M Patients' EHR Data Replicated Clinical Trial Results
Welcome to the real world: data edition.
Physicians Speak Out Against CVS/Aetna Deal
Physicians fear the settlement that greenlit the acquisition will harm patients by driving up drug costs and limiting where beneficiaries receive care.
Digital Therapeutic Freespira Gets FDA OK to Treat PTSD
Half of the patients no longer met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD after using the new digital therapeutic.
IDx Is Ready for AI to Break Through in 2019
Autonomous AI can improve healthcare productivity and lower costs for patients, according to IDx founder, Michael Abramoff, M.D., Ph.D.
Do Physicians Want Out of Healthcare?
66% said new challenges have caused them to consider a career outside medicine, according to a new report.
Fitbit Update Doubles Down on Health Data
Fitbit claims the update will enhance user experience and deliver valuable insights to help users live healthier lifestyles.
Pear Therapeutics to Test Digital Health Tool for Schizophrenia Treatment
Pear-004 may help fill treatment gaps for patients with schizophrenia.
Healthcare Providers Actually Want More Wearables Data
Patient-generated health data can be used to provide a clearer understanding of the benefits of wearable devices.
EHR-Based Text, Call Reminders Show Promise for Medication Adherence
42 participants said they were likely to continue using the EHR-linked reminders.
FDA Report Says Unregulated Digital Health Tools' Benefits Outweigh Risks
But the FDA suggests that patients learn about their digital health tools.