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New IMDRF committee to tackle cybersecurity threats
The FDA device chief laid out takeaways from the group's Beijing meeting.
By Kim Dixon • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Shuren: Funds needed to launch FDA Center of Excellence for Digital Health
The device center head's warning comes as Commissioner Scott Gottlieb stresses the importance that Congress keep investing in the FDA.
By David Lim • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineMedical 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.
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FDA's Patel touts promise of software precertification program
Despite concern from the Clinical Decision Support Coalition that FDA may not have the legal ability to launch the pilot, the agency says it will work through its current authorities.
By David Lim • Sept. 26, 2018 -
EY warns stagnant R&D, data use threatens medtech growth
Medtech R&D investment of $15.9 billion remained "relatively unchanged" in 2017 — roughly $1 billion less than the $16.4 billion companies gave back to investors through share buybacks and dividends.
By David Lim • Sept. 24, 2018 -
AI can identify lung cancer types in images, study finds
The program determined with 97% accuracy which images showed adenocarcinoma and those showing squamous cell carcinoma.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 18, 2018 -
Welltok acquires text-based messaging platform Wellpass
Wellpass customers include Medicaid managed care and other government programs.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Epic, Nuance partner on voice assistance technology aimed at busy docs
The system is compatible with Epic's Rover and Haiku workflow apps and will allow physicians to get schedules, look up patient information and check lab results and medication lists.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 13, 2018 -
New Apple Watch adds FDA-cleared ECG application
Agency officials touted the clearance as heralding a new age of digital health. Still, risks include false positives and negatives, which could lead to unneeded procedures or misdiagnosis.
By David Lim • Sept. 12, 2018 -
A call to make EHRs safer for pediatric patients
A viewpoint published in JAMA Pediatrics argues for a rigorous certification program for electronic health records used in pediatric care to prevent harm to young patients.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 11, 2018 -
AliveCor snags FDA breakthrough device status for bloodless hyperkalemia test
The agency has granted the designation, which fast tracks review, to 83 devices as of the end of July.
By David Lim • Sept. 11, 2018 -
Livongo adds continuous glucose data via Abbott's FreeStyle Libre
Gathering continuous glucose data is intended to help diabetes patients and their doctors personalize treatment and improve decisions about care.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 7, 2018 -
Life science CEOs see future in technology, disruption
A KPMG survey also showed that cybersecurity remains a major pain point, with 33% of executives calling it the top risk to their organization's growth.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 6, 2018 -
Deloitte joins with Vineti on cloud-based precision medicine platform
The effort combines Deloitte's analytics technology with the venture between Mayo and GE's cellular therapies software.
Sept. 5, 2018 -
Cigna names chief data and analytics officer
The appointment comes as the insurer attempts to swallow pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Otsuka rolls out Abilify digital pill through Magellan network
The digital pill will cost $1,650 for a 30-day supply, which includes the wearable sensor and MyCite app, according to the company.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 4, 2018 -
Philips licenses Air Force mobile patient monitoring technology
The Andover, Massachusetts-based medtech giant plans to leverage the wearable system for telemedicine purposes.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 31, 2018 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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
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