Blockchain in healthcare: Huge promise, but largely unproven

"What blockchain has been able to do is create markets where a market didn't previously exist," according to Noah Zimmerman, director of Mount Sinai's Center for Biomedical Blockchain Research.

By Meg Bryant • Aug. 30, 2018

Gottlieb hails early breakthrough device successes, plans AI benchmarks

The commissioner set out how the FDA is accelerating the development of medical devices.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 30, 2018

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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

Report offers framework for assessing EHR usability, safety

The voluntary roadmap includes criteria examples for developers and providers to use in testing EHR products at each lifecycle stage.

By Meg Bryant • Aug. 29, 2018

90% of Americans use digital health tools, survey shows

While 77% of consumers prefer in-person doctor visits over telehealth, most who choose video consults enjoy them, according to the Rock Health report.

By Meg Bryant • Aug. 29, 2018

Humana announces new center for digital health, analytics

One focus of Humana Studio H in Boston will be developing new health experiences for seniors.

By Meg Bryant • Aug. 28, 2018

Medication reminder apps for heart patients could save lives, study says

The American Heart Association says an estimated three out of four Americans do not take their medication as directed.

By Susan Kelly • Aug. 28, 2018

Dthera gets FDA breakthrough device status for Alzheimer's digital therapeutic

The device delivers reminiscence therapy to counter anxiety and depression.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 24, 2018

Merck relaunches diabetes management app as map4health

The app enables users to track their behavior and connect to healthcare professionals. Whether these new features will attract users remains to be seen in a crowded space.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 22, 2018

Fitbit updates wearable line with health tracking features

The newest addition includes SpO2 sensing to track changes in blood oxygenation levels, which could indicate sleep apnea or atrial defibrillation.

By Meg Bryant • Aug. 21, 2018

Health orgs aren't fully following IT safety advice, survey finds

Funding and personnel issues could contribute to systems not following through, according to the report published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association.  

By Les Masterson • Aug. 20, 2018

Best Buy snaps up health services company GreatCall for $800M

The acquisition may seem far afield for the electronics retailer, but in many ways it was "probably inevitable."

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2018

Aetna International pitches vision for interoperable health platform

The overseas wing of the health insurer thinks more stakeholders need to tackle data challenges.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 16, 2018

Maryland failed to secure its Medicaid data: OIG

Exploitation could have resulted in unauthorized access to data and disruption of critical operations, but the inspector general did not identify evidence that the system was compromised.

By Susan Kelly • Aug. 15, 2018

Healthix switching software vendors for patient matching

The nation's largest public health information exchange will switch to software vendor Verato in a bid to improve its patient-matching capabilities.

By Susan Kelly • Aug. 15, 2018

Verma touts interoperability, corporate partnerships at Blue Button 2.0 conference

Microsoft, Google and Amazon pledged at the event they are committed "to removing barriers for the adoption of technologies for healthcare interoperability, particularly those that are enabled through the cloud and AI."

By David Lim • Aug. 14, 2018

FDA sets out vision to use real-world data in product evaluations

The agency wants insights into safety and efficacy outside of controlled research environments.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 14, 2018

FDA OKs marketing of contraceptive app

The Natural Cycles app has generated controversy in Europe, where women have reported unplanned pregnancies while using it.

By Susan Kelly • Aug. 13, 2018

TGA seeks industry input on cybersecurity, medtech software guidance

The agency has commissioned reports to inform approaches that support companies and protect patients.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 10, 2018

Medtronic releases gamification program to improve diabetes outcomes

The initiative rewards patients for staying in the optimal glycemic range.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 10, 2018

Massachusetts fumbles on telehealth parity bill

Last year, the American Telemedicine Association gave the state an "F."

By Meg Bryant • Aug. 9, 2018

CVS rolls out virtual care offering in 9 states

Minute Clinic Video Visits leverage Teladoc's technology platform and are available through the CVS app.

By Meg Bryant • Aug. 9, 2018

Analysts question mental health app sector's employer-focused strategy

GlobalData thinks developers should do more to target and serve individuals and families.  

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 9, 2018

Zocdoc steps back on pricing change amid physician pushback

Doctors filed an online petition demanding the online care-scheduling startup drop a planned booking fee for new patients.

By Meg Bryant • Aug. 8, 2018

MDLive, Beacon partner on virtual behavioral health visits

Last week, MDLive closed a $50 million funding round with investors including Cigna and Health Care Service Corp.

By Susan Kelly • Aug. 8, 2018

FCC seeks comments on $100M telehealth pilot

The commission noted many low-income consumers, especially in rural areas, lack access to affordable or adequate broadband.

By Susan Kelly • Aug. 6, 2018