Rock Health startups Spire and Augmedix show wearable tech’s applications beyond fitness
Two new startups want to use wearable technology to relieve stress and improve the doctor-patient relationship.
Which health insurance plans are the most consumer-friendly? EveryMove ranks the top 100
Startup EveryMove ranks national and regional health insurance plans according to how active they are on social media, whether they have mobile applications and other consumer-friendly features.
Need a doctor? Doximity and U.S. News are latest to help patients search for physicians
Doximity, a “LinkedIn for Doctors,” and U.S. News and World Report are teaming up for an online “Doctor Finder” service.
Surgical gaming and handwashing police: 5 Blueprint Health startups to watch
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.
GE and Startup Health debut first class of consumer ‘health transformers’
Meet the 13 startups selected to participate in GE and Startup Health’s inaugural entrepreneurship program in consumer health.
What’s inside your vitamins? Rock Health-backed LabDoor launches app to help you find out
LabDoor, a San Francisco-based startup backed by digital health accelerator Rock Health, on Thursday launched web and mobile apps to help people research dietary supplements.
5 apps for shaping up your health habits in the new year
It’s easier said than done to stick to New Year’s resolutions for getting more sleep, exercising regularly or undertaking any other health-related routine. But a growing set of apps help people improve habits through activity tracking, design and networking with communities of peers or experts.
Mobile health in 2013: from the gym to the doctor’s office
Mobile health is on the upswing but, to date, consumers have mostly gravitated to apps for fitness tracking and general wellness. In 2013, however, the field could make its biggest strides yet in the actual delivery of healthcare services.
Why build a health tech biz? Software “hasn’t taken a nibble out of healthcare”
With twelve years, two companies and a total of $100 million in venture capital funds raised, Jeff Tangney knows his way around health tech. The Epocrates and Doximity co-founder said the health tech landscape is changing and offered entrepreneurs in the field a little guidance.
Startup Health Academy’s 12 new startups take on the healthcare challenges
New York-based Startup Health Academy is announcing its newest class of companies, which cover a broad spectrum of issues, from telehealth and physician engagement to social health information and managing health expenses.