An FDA letter confirms that Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) received 510(k) clearance for an irregular heart rhythm notification on the Apple Watch. The letter, dated October 22, stated that, after reviewing Apple’s 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device, the FDA determined that the device is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices for the […]
Digital Health
Philips to acquire AI-powered cardiac diagnostic technology developer Cardiologs
Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced today that it signed an agreement to acquire Cardiologs and its artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology. Amsterdam-based Philips said in a news release that France-based Cardiologs and its AI and cloud technology will further strengthen its cardiac monitoring and diagnostics offerings with innovative software, electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis and reporting services. Financial terms […]
Baxter says its digital health platform for dialysis improves survival, reduces hospitalizations
Baxter (NYSE:BAX) today touted new data demonstrating survival rate improvements with its Sharesource digital health platform. Deerfield, Illinois–based Baxter presented data during the American Society of Nephrology’s annual Kidney Week that took place last week, according to a news release. Baxter designed its Sharesource remote patient management digital health platform for use in helping to […]
Hillrom posts Street-beating Q4 as Baxter merger remains on track
Hillrom (NYSE:HRC) shares were relatively unmoved on fourth-quarter results that finished well ahead of the consensus forecast. The Chicago-based connected care technology developer posted profits of $53.4 million, or 80¢ per share, on sales of $797.9 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2021, for a 25.9% bottom-line gain on sales growth of 13.1%. […]
Better Therapeutics closes SPAC merger, debuts on Nasdaq
Better Therapeutics announced today that it completed its merger with Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp and has gone public on the Nasdaq. San Francisco-based Better Therapeutics announced its intention to merge with Mountain Crest, a publicly-traded, special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC), in April. Last month, the company confirmed its expectations for the $113 million SPAC merger to go through […]
Zimmer Biomet introduces OptiVu mixed reality platform, demos new ZBEdge offerings
Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:ZBH) today demonstrated three new ZBEdge offerings connecting robotic and digital healthcare technology. The Warsaw, Indiana-based medical device company started off by introducing its new OptiVu Mixed Reality Solutions platform, which will be used with Microsoft HoloLens smartglasses and three applications available this winter. Get the full story on our sister site, Medical […]
Avail Medsystems hires Varian veteran as president
Telemedicine technology developer Avail Medsystems announced today that it appointed Ryan Magnes as its president. Santa Clara, California-based Avail develops an audio and video telepresence platform designed to offer real-time collaboration through interactive broadcasts of live procedures from the operating room. The company said in a news release that Magnes will report to Founder & […]
LifeScan launches digital diabetes management platform
LifeScan announced today that it launched its OneTouch solutions offering wellness programs to help people manage their diabetes. Malvern, Pennsylvania–based LifeScan made its OneTouch solutions available to consumers in the U.S. now and plans to soon offer it to healthcare providers, payors and employers as a reimbursed adjudicated option in early 2022. Get the full story […]
Global Healthcare Exchange acquires Explorer Surgical
Global Healthcare Exchange announced today that it acquired Explorer Surgical, which will operate as its wholly-owned subsidiary. Chicago-based Explorer Surgical creates digital procedure playbooks and performance tracking tools while offering telementoring. The company earlier this year announced its intentions to expand its cloud-based digital platform into the robotic surgery space. GHX said it believes combining […]
Massachusetts offers Medicaid coverage for Pear Therapeutics’ digital therapeutics
Pear Therapeutics announced today that MassHealth intends to cover the company’s prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs). MassHealth — Massachusetts’ Medicaid program — notified Pear of its plans to cover the FDA-authorized reSET and reSET-O PDTs for treating substance use disorder and opioid use disorder, respectively. The decision remains subject to certain customary conditions, including federal and […]
Dexcom announces Garmin as first partner for real-time APIs
Dexcom (NYSE:DXCM) announced today that Garmin introduced its Dexcom Connect IQ apps on its smartwatch and cycling computer. Garmin today launched the apps to provide people using the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes a way to quickly see glucose levels and trends, even while working out. Apps compatible […]