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By  Jessica Hagen 05:20 pm May 14, 2024
Virtual primary care company TytoCare announced that five new healthcare systems are adopting its school health initiative, which brings its primary and urgent care services to more than 2,500 schools in 31 states. The Israeli company said that Cone Health will add 12 schools in North Carolina to its telehealth program, Sentara Health will adopt TytoCare in Title-1 schools across Virginia and A...
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By  Jessica Hagen 01:51 pm April 30, 2024
Boston-based wearable fitness company WHOOP announced it expanded its language offerings and global footprint, now shipping to 56 markets worldwide, including Hong Kong, Bahrain, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel, Taiwan and Kuwait. WHOOP's wearable health tracker collects physiological data on heart rate, sleep, recovery and strain. Users also have the option to track their menstrual cycle. Its...
A HaptX Glove
By  Trevor Dermody 08:55 am April 25, 2024
Old Dominion University, Washington-based HaptX and Georgia Institute of Technology won a grant to further virtual reality development for the visually impaired using glove-based streaming of braille characters and digital images.  The project will explore how visually impaired people experience virtual environments by using HaptX gloves to interact with streaming digital images and objects....
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By  Trevor Dermody 12:02 pm April 24, 2024
Food and nutrition tracking app MyFitnessPal announced a new set of tools and content to support members taking GLP-1 medications by helping them maintain proper nutrition and consistency while experiencing weight loss.  MyFitnessPal is a food and nutrition app that allows members to reach their health goals through better food choices. It also provides users with health and fitness information,...
Healthcare provider sitting at a desk in the clinical setting while looking at a computer
By  Jessica Hagen 10:31 am April 24, 2024
Prior authorization automation platform Cohere Health and health insurer Humana announced they are expanding their 2021 partnership, which focused on the prior authorization process for musculoskeletal issues, to include diagnostic imaging and sleep services. The Cohere Unify Platform leverages AI to accelerate the prior authorization process by using predictive technology and clinical...
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By  Trevor Dermody 01:25 pm April 23, 2024
GE HealthCare has partnered with radiation therapy company Elekta to develop new software to improve clinicians experience and enable greater precision treatment.  Elekta will use GE HealthCare’s MIM Software imaging management platform, which GE HealthCare acquired earlier this month. MIM’s auto contouring and treatment management platform will allow Elekta to develop radiation oncology...
Doug Hirsch, cofounder and chief mission officer at GoodRx
By  Trevor Dermody 03:51 pm April 19, 2024
Prescription cost savings company GoodRx partnered with grocery chain Publix to bring the company’s GoodRx Gold platform to Publix customers.  The Gold platform offers prescription drug savings as well as telehealth options, including provider visits and telepharmacy appointments.  Doug Hirsch, cofounder and chief mission officer at GoodRx, sat down with MobiHealthNews to discuss the partnership...
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By  Trevor Dermody 01:02 pm April 18, 2024
Synapticure, a telemedicine company focused on neurodegenerative disease, announced it is partnering with the ALS Association to offer Synapticure’s telehealth platform as a supplement to in-person care at ALS Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence and Recognized Treatment Centers. Synapticure is a neurology-focused telehealth company that specializes in neurodegenerative diseases. It provides...
Person in mask standing over person in hospital bed
By  Trevor Dermody 12:35 pm April 18, 2024
Neural and psychological AI company NeuroBrave has partnered with Sourasky Medical Center’s Functional Neurology Unit in Tel Aviv, Israel, to accelerate research into complex neurological conditions.  The collaboration seeks to utilize AI for real-time translation of thoughts and intentions, which will allow completely paralyzed patients to effectively communicate with others and operate...