Dexcom taps Garmin for first real-time API integration
In July, Dexcom got FDA clearance to allow third parties to access its CGM data. To start, it is integrating with Garmin’s wearable devices.
Cardiogram signs first reimbursement deal with Oscar Health
If Cardiogram's technology highlights a potential issue of atrial fibrillation or diabetes, patients will be given free access to what the company calls a "gold standard" diagnostic test to confirm the results.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Connected device research platform Fitabase signs integration deal with Dexcom
Fitabase CEO Aaron Coleman said he sees the integration being particularly useful to researchers looking at how behavioral recommendations in areas like physical activity and sleep can affect glucose levels to create more tailored care plans for diabetic patients.
Apple rumored to add sleep tracking capabilities on Apple Watch by 2020
Apple's competitors in the wearables space including Fitbit, Withings and Garmin have cited their ability to do long term sleep monitoring as an advantage over Apple's products.
Samsung pushes into health wearables fray with newly announced smartwatches
The company's new Galaxy Active smartwatch upgrades its Galaxy Watch capabilities with increased health monitoring capabilities including blood pressure tracking, alongside standard fitness wearable features like heart rate monitoring and sleep and step tracking.
Garmin’s plan to take on Apple, Fitbit and others in the wearables space
The company is pursuing its own clinical trials with the University of Kansas to prove out healthcare capabilities in conditions like sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation detection.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
UnitedHealthcare adds Samsung and Garmin to Motion wellness program
Although employer wellness programs have received mixed reviews, they can make the user experience for wearables owners stickier, creating an added incentive for technology companies to align themselves with insurers.