Scanadu’s Scout ‘tricorder’ reached its fundraising goal in two hours and doubled it in five, making it the fastest campaign of its size to reach its goal on Indiegogo. Read more »
Electronic health records company PracticeFusion is making yet another move into the consumer healthcare space with new tools for helping patients manage and track health finances. Read more »
A new startup is using financial incentives and penalties to help employers encourage their employees to lose weight and lower their risk for chronic disease. Read more »
Startup ConsultingMD has raised $10 million to enable patients to reach the country’s leading medical specialists for second opinions delivered online. Read more »
San Francisco-based Ringadoc has raised an additional $700,000 to help doctors streamline communication with patients. Read more »
As doctors prepare for an influx of new patients, PingMD, a newly-relaunched mobile app, wants to help doctors more efficiently communicate with patients and peers. Read more »
Do brain training programs actually work? While research is mixed, a new study finds that Lumosity exercises can improve mental functioning in patients who experienced cognitive impairment after chemotherapy. Read more »
Nearly one year into his tenure as Chief Technology Office for the Department of Health and Human Services, Bryan Sivak chats about how open data can transform health care and why entrepreneurs should care. Read more »
Psychologists are studying the use of sensor-based devices to help treat people with substance abuse problems. Read more »
A monthly look at where health tech investors put their money. Read more »
Startup Ovuline uses machine learning to make sense of women’s health data and help couples conceive. Read more »
Doctor Q&A site HealthTap has raised $24 million from Khosla Ventures, Mayfield Fund and Mohr Davidow Ventures. Former Square COO and new Khosla Ventures partner Keith Rabois is joining as a board member. Read more »
Qualcomm Life has acquired HealthyCircles, a startup founded by a former Microsoft HealthVault executive. Read more »
Fitbit’s newest fitness-tracking device, the Flex wristband, begins shipping on Monday. It’s more conspicuous than clip-on models — which may not be a bad thing. Read more »
A crop of new startups are beginning to replace the traditional shrink’s coach with computers and smartphones in an effort to increase access and overcome stigmas in mental health. Read more »
Proteus Digital Health, the maker of an ingestible sensor that can be used to track whether patients have taken their medication, has raised $62.5 million from investors, including Oracle. Read more »
Jawbone has acquired health tracking pioneer BodyMedia in a deal valued at north of $100 million. Read more »
A new study finds that Facebook likes and interest data could be used to map obesity prevalence. Read more »
As more of our lives go digital, a Philadelphia startup has a plan for making our flimsy paper insurance cards virtual. Read more »
Treato, a startup based in Israel, uses big data analytics to unearth patient insights about drugs and medical conditions from thousands of online health communities. Read more »
New York-based health startup Greatist has acquired fitness class discovery app Sportaneous in a move meant to build the company’s tech chops. Read more »
U.K.-based activity tracker Fitbug has filed a complaint against rival Fitbit, alleging trademark infringement. Read more »
Google’s former Chief Health Strategist Roni Zeiger has launched Smart Patients, an online community for cancer patients. Read more »
Seasoned entrepreneurs and investors in health technology give emerging startups a dose of advice. Read more »
New York-based Kinsa is trying to create a real-time picture of the country’s health with a smartphone and a simplified digital thermometer. Read more »
The “digital exhaust” from your mobile phones and other devices could give doctors a valuable window into your wellbeing. Read more »
Startup CrowdMed is showing that the collective intelligence of the crowd can be a powerful tool in getting to the bottom of medical mysteries. Read more »
As digital health technology booms, MDRevolution is a first stab at trying to show how mobile health tracking tools, genetic assessments and personalized coaching can work together. Read more »
Aberdare Ventures hires a new partner to support its focus on “transformational” health investing. Read more »
Consumers turn to online reviews for plenty of big and small purchase decisions, but in health care their engagement continues to lag. Read more »
Electronic health records company athenahealth is partnering with Mashery to encourage developers to create new apps on its service. Read more »
The health insurance industry has a popularity problem, but startup WellTok believes its health-centric social network can encourage healthy habits and brand affinity among consumers. Read more »
iRhythm, a startup offering technology spun out of Stanford’s biodesign program, has raised $16 million for a wearable cardiac monitor. Read more »
Electronic medical records startup Practice Fusion is launching a new patient-facing website for booking appointments with doctors across the country. Read more »
New York-based health accelerator Blueprint Health graduated its third class of startups on Thursday. Check out five using technology to take on hospital infections, triage systems, doctor hygiene and more. Read more »
Startup Asthmapolis has raised $5 million from The Social+Capital Partnership for an asthma management system that combines sensor technology, smartphones and personalized feedback. Read more »
Meet the 13 startups selected to participate in GE and Startup Health’s inaugural entrepreneurship program in consumer health. Read more »
A montly look at where in health tech investors put their money. Read more »
Mango Health, founded by former executives from mobile gaming company ngmoco, is using game mechanics to get people to be more conscientious about managing their health. Read more »
A time-tested tool for monitoring children’s health is getting a redesign for the digital age thanks to a Harvard Medical School/Boston Children’s Hospital partnership with design firm Fjord. Read more »
