Digital Health
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AI clinical documentation player Nuance preps for nationwide expansion
The technology, built in partnership with Microsoft, includes a wall-mounted device with microphones and other multi-sensory capabilities to record patient interactions and upload them into the EHR.
By Rebecca Pifer • Feb. 25, 2020 -
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Most large hospitals embrace patient-facing digital tools despite cost concerns
A new survey from the Center for Connected Medicine found digital tools helped healthcare professionals manage simple tasks like accessing health records, making appointments and paying bills.
By Hailey Mensik • Feb. 19, 2020 -
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Hospitals, clinics most likely to be hit with ransomware attack
But medical testing and supplies companies weren't spared among the 172 individual attacks from 2016 to 2019 that affected 6.6 million patients.
By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 11, 2020 -
VA facility claimed as 'world's 1st' 5G-enabled hospital
The Palo Alto Health Care System's 5G infrastructure — the fifth generation of cellular mobile communications — will be operational this week, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said Wednesday.
By Rebecca Pifer • Feb. 06, 2020 -
Epic takes top award in KLAS survey for 10th year
In imaging, Philips led in the cardiology category, followed by Siemens, Fujifilm and IBM Watson Health.
By Ron Shinkman • Feb. 04, 2020 -
Major conglomerates 3M, GE, Philips bet on healthcare
The corporate giants' earnings reports this week indicate medical segments are increasingly important to strategy as other businesses decline.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 30, 2020 -
FDA clears Eko's stethoscope algorithms for AFib, heart murmur screening
The authorization gives primary care physicians an enhanced tool to screen for serious heart conditions, with the aim of speeding diagnosis and treatment.
By Susan Kelly • Jan. 29, 2020 -
Patient advocates urge quick release of final interoperability rules
The push comes on the heels of a campaign against the rules from Epic CEO Judy Faulkner, who has argued they threaten patients' privacy and would allow third-parties access to their data without consent.
By Samantha Liss • Jan. 27, 2020 -
Health AI startups netted a record $4B in funding last year
That's a nearly 50% jump in cash from 2018, which saw almost $2.7 billion across 264 deals, according to CB Insights.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Medical device sales flat, J&J CEO promises big year for robots
A Medical Device Business Review Day scheduled for this spring in New York City will feature "tangible evidence of not only the machines, but also the digital platform component," Alex Gorsky said of J&J's robotic surgery ventures.
By Nick Paul Taylor • UPDATED: Jan. 23, 2020 at 10:53 a.m. -
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Health IT to lead 2020 deals, KPMG predicts
The repeal of the medical device tax could boost investor interest in hot areas like non-invasive diagnostics, robotic surgery and AI-enabled devices, although health IT, pharma and biotech appear to be drawing more excitement.
By Linda Wilson • Jan. 15, 2020 -
Alphabet snaps up 2nd ex-ONC head for life sciences team
Vindell Washington is the latest in Alphabet's ongoing campaign to hire top healthcare talent as the Google parent company doubles down on the industry.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Digital health M&A flatlines in 2019, but IPO activity promising
Rock Health sees creation of remote patient monitoring reimbursement codes, progress on data blocking rules and FDA's Pre-Cert program as potential growth catalysts for the sector.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 08, 2020 -
Food and Drug Administration
Latest FDA clinical decision support software draft a step forward, industry says
The American Medical Association wrote the guide could "lead to the proliferation of CDS tools for 'non-serious conditions' that are faulty, inaccurate, and without validation, potentially leading to patient harm."
By David Lim • Jan. 07, 2020 -
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AI-based heart failure screening from Eko, Mayo Clinic earns FDA breakthrough nod
Digital health company Eko is working with the Mayo Clinic on an algorithm to detect reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, an indicator for heart failure, using a stethoscope during a routine physical exam.
By Susan Kelly • Dec. 19, 2019 -
Medtronic acquires meal detection tech to bolster personalized closed loop system
Klue's fine motor artificial intelligence software that can sense eating will help future diabetes management systems become hands free, the company said.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 18, 2019 -
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Livongo, Propeller, Omada tapped for Express Scripts digital health formulary
The PBM presented the formulary as a way for health plans and employers to access digital health products that have been vetted for effectiveness, security and value.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 13, 2019 -
Notable Health
Digital assistant Notable nets large system deal with CommonSpirit
Notable's voice-enabled assistant allows physicians to automatically document conversations with patients via their Apple Watch. Voice-to-text and AI products are fueling growth in the lucrative medical documentation space.
By Rebecca Pifer • Dec. 12, 2019 -
Sanofi pulls back from 'over-invested' virtual diabetes care venture with Verily
"We recently restructured its ownership with Sanofi to enable Onduo and Verily to move faster, invest more and serve a much broader population of patients managing multiple chronic conditions," Verily said.
By Nick Paul Taylor • UPDATED: Dec. 12, 2019 at 9:35 a.m. -
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Dexcom app outage highlights communication pitfalls for device makers
"This isn't the main course of what Dexcom offers. It's a side dish," said one parent of a child with Type 1 diabetes. "A good portion of our community has looked at it as a main course."
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 10, 2019 -
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Rivalry of the Year: Abbott and Dexcom's race to dominate CGM
As tech-led diabetes management becomes more mainstream, the "lead horses" in continuous glucose monitor manufacturing have committed to multiplying production capacity and are eyeing expansion into new populations.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 09, 2019 -
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Sens. Wyden, Booker push CMS, FTC, insurers on bias in algorithms
The lawmakers want an investigation into how use of the algorithms may lead to discrimination against marginalized populations.
By Susan Kelly • Dec. 04, 2019 -
Dexcom server outage rocks Type 1 diabetes community
The company announced late Monday it has restored services for its Dexcom Follow app to "near normal performance." Dexcom said it will work to improve communication methods with its customers.
By David Lim • UPDATED: Dec. 3, 2019 at 9:24 a.m. -
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Q&A5 insights into Dexcom's year ahead from CEO Kevin Sayer
The diabetes tech giant has "not turned on the faucet full blast" in marketing to new customers. Sayer told MedTech Dive he plans to change that as Dexcom quadruples its sensor production capacity for its continuous glucose monitors.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 25, 2019 -
Landmark Apple Watch AFib study has mixed results
Researchers touted an apparent low incidence of false positives, but many who didn't receive a notification were subsequently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
By David Lim • Nov. 14, 2019
