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Epic to open its own app store
By Eric Wicklund | 11:56 am | February 18, 2015
The announcement fuels speculation that the EMR giant will "open the floodgates" to development of Epic-specific apps.
Telehealth provider replaces cash with MedCoins
By Eric Wicklund | 10:54 am | February 18, 2015
Atlanta-based ExamMed is using its own currency for telehealth transactions. Its founders say the payment system enables both providers and patients to know just what they're spending on healthcare.
Fitbug lost the trademark suit it brought against Fitbit
By Brian Dolan | 10:10 am | February 18, 2015
CliniCloud offers consumers smartphone-enabled stethoscope, thermometer for video visits
By Jonah Comstock | 09:44 am | February 18, 2015
Report: Samsung and Fitbit currently leading wearables markets
By Jonah Comstock | 09:16 am | February 18, 2015
Fitness device makers say engagement, not accuracy, is most important
By Jonah Comstock | 09:12 am | February 18, 2015
Aetna partners with Newtopia, adds price transparency to iTriage
By Jonah Comstock | 05:00 am | February 18, 2015
CDS tool maker for diabetes docs seeks FDA approval
By Eric Wicklund | 12:35 pm | February 17, 2015
ALR Technologies is seeking regulator approval for a mobile tool that would help doctors determine the right amount of insulin to give a diabetic patients at any given moment.
Under Armour: Apple Health, Google Fit are the pipes, we're building the community
By Brian Dolan | 11:32 am | February 17, 2015
Apple insiders call the Watch a 'black hole'
By Eric Wicklund | 11:27 am | February 17, 2015
The company is reportedly ditching some of its health-related functions after failing to prove data reliability in tests. Apple's move may signal challenges for the broader smartwatch category in the months ahead.