App store quality claims for mental health apps rarely backed up

A new study in Nature said of 73 mental health apps examined, two described "low-quality, primary evidence" to support their use and just one referenced published literature.

By Meg Bryant • March 28, 2019

PwC predicts device makers, pharma to benefit from FDA digital health regulations

The consultants think pharma is well placed to benefit from FDA's changes, but acknowledge medtech has an early advantage.

By Nick Paul Taylor • March 28, 2019

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Medical device industry continues to turn to AI

While the industry continues to embrace artificial intelligence, there are still questions about how the new technologies need to be regulated and if they are effective.

By MedTech Dive staff

Most health apps share data with third, fourth parties, BMJ analysis warns

"Clinicians should be conscious of privacy risks in their own use of apps and, when recommending apps, explain the potential for loss of privacy as part of informed consent," the study authors wrote.

By Meg Bryant • March 21, 2019

As 5G looms, most hospitals watch from the sidelines

Chicago's Rush is an early mover with the tech, but many other big systems are taking a wait-and-see approach.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 21, 2019

Apple heart study: Early proof of concept, or a gimmick?

Doctors at the American College of Cardiology meeting said the Apple Watch's foray into health monitoring needs more data to prove its value. 

By David Lim • March 16, 2019

Hill-Rom strikes $180M Voalte takeover to boost connected care unit

The acquisition will give the hospital equipment maker a communications system to complement its portfolio of smart devices.

By Nick Paul Taylor • March 13, 2019

Omada adds connected blood pressure cuff, glucometer to health program

The devices will enable participants in the digital health platform's disease prevention and management program to collect and share data.

By Nick Paul Taylor • March 13, 2019

Diagnostic errors compounded by EHRs No. 1 safety fear: ECRI

"We have to recognize the limits of current technology and ensure that we have processes in place to close the loop on diagnostic tests," the medical device watchdog's William Marcella said.

By Meg Bryant • March 12, 2019

FDA digital health efforts highlighted in Trump budget

The blueprint calls for Medicare coverage for breakthrough devices.

By David Lim • March 12, 2019

Latest FDA Pre-Cert working model garners tepid support

AdvaMed argued the program's promise may be compromised without legislation giving the agency more authority.

By David Lim • March 12, 2019

Livongo Health readies for IPO later this year

The chronic disease management startup has hired Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan Chase to underwrite its IPO, according to The Wall Street Journal.

By Meg Bryant • March 8, 2019

In bid for new users, Fitbit expands Solera partnership

Fitbit Health Solutions COO Amy McDonough told MedTech Dive many users enrolled in a diabetes prevention program through the partnership choose to later buy a more expensive Fitbit.

By David Lim • March 8, 2019

Low upfront costs fuel investor interest in health app startups, analysts say

A new report highlights low development costs as a factor that may encourage new entrants to stick with the sector despite changing regulations and concerns about data security.​

By Nick Paul Taylor • March 7, 2019

Tandem suspends software use in pivotal closed loop study to fix bug

The company sought to quell nerves, but investors pushed the stock down 8% on safety concerns.

By Nick Paul Taylor • March 7, 2019

Livongo, Cedars-Sinai double down on voice tech

The product announcements come as voice tools are gaining traction and companies like Amazon and Google are looking for ways to expand their presence in healthcare.

By Meg Bryant • March 1, 2019

Moody's warns medtech is highly vulnerable to cyberattacks

The credit rating agency said impact of an attack would still not rival the severity of one on the broader healthcare industry.

By Nick Paul Taylor • March 1, 2019

Amazon's senior leader of healthcare and AI talks disruption, Amazon Web Services and the future of AI

Taha Kass-Hout says when it comes to effectively implementing AI in medical settings, "privacy and security has to be the core of this 100%."

By Rebecca Pifer • Feb. 25, 2019

OneLife, AT&T partner on health-tracking watch

With Apple, Fitbit and Samsung all fighting for market share, the company will face competition to break into the space.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 25, 2019

Improper inhaler use common among majority of asthmatics: study

Research funded by digital therapeutics company Propeller Health — recently picked up by ResMed — used sensors attached to inhalers to find 84% of asthmatics may not properly administer their medication.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 22, 2019

EHR satisfaction higher at hospitals with top adoption model, analysis finds

Doctors at organizations that achieve Stage 7 of the HIMSS Analytics EMR Adoption Model have better functionality, more personalization of EHRs and better teamwork among clinicians, according to a new report.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 21, 2019

Abbott and Novo Nordisk plan to link diabetes devices

The connected insulin dosing pens from Novo Nordisk will share data with digital platforms connected to Abbott's FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system, though the partnership is non-exclusive.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 21, 2019

FDA grants breakthrough status to concussion-detecting VR headset

The SyncThink device analyzes the wearer's eye movements. The medtech has deals with the Golden State Warriors and hospitals including Mass General.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 20, 2019

A medtech exec, pharma exec and venture capitalist walk onto a stage and talk digital health

Industry leaders are excited about the future of what digital can do for patients and our healthcare system.

By Pete Masloski & Vijesh Unnikrishnan • Feb. 19, 2019

HIMSS19: Doctors don't know what to do with data from wearables

"If you present this data and bring in your device and say 'here I have this heart rate data from the last month' we're going to say, 'that's great, but we don't know what it really means,'" a Mayo Clinic medical director said.

By David Lim • Feb. 15, 2019

HIMSS19: Medical device cybersecurity still top concern

The WannaCry attack highlighted the need for hospitals to have a better understanding of medical devices in their inventory in order to better be equipped to respond to cyberattacks.

By David Lim • Feb. 15, 2019