Laura Lovett

A new meta-analysis published in JMIR revealed that while fitness apps modestly increase physical activity, the average observed step count between app users and nonusers did not reach statistical significance.

The two companies will work together to tailor a platform that will connect patients to community-based providers and other resources. 

The new platform gives patients tokens for showing up to appointments, answering surveys and completing other health-related activities. 

A new report from PwC predicts that new and proposed FDA regulations could open up doors for pharmaceutical companies looking to develop digital tools. 

Biolinq's new funding was led by JDRF T1D Fund, Aphelion Capital and LifeSci Venture Partners. 

According to a new survey conducted by Castlight and the National Business Group on Health, 87 percent of employers would give themselves a C grade or worse on their current benefits personalization efforts. 

Published in JAMA Pediatrics, the investigation found that children using the new system showed significant improvements in socialization skills. 

The round was led by BIP Capital and Atlanta Technology Angels. 

The new platform will help women book appointments, talk to counselors online and message doctors. 

The Eversense Bridge program is geared toward patients with high-deductible insurance plans or plans that don't cover the full cost of Eversense CGM, and allows them to purchase the system for $99.