San Francisco, California-based Fitbit quietly launched two new devices, the Fitbit Inspire and Fitbit Inspire HR, designed specifically for designed for health plans, employers and health systems.
The new service adds health coaching and virtual care on top of the company's existing enterprise wellness offerings.
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.
During an August 1 earnings call, Fitbit co-founder and CEO James Park highlighted additional ways the company plans to make money, such as through the selling of services like diagnostics and coaching.
Twine Health's program revolves around employees who participate in annual biometric screenings for hypertension, obesity, diabetes and back pain. Program participants work with assigned coaches on goals that matter to them.
The company has closed the first tranche of what will be a $1.5 million Series A1 round, fueled by existing investors.
Of course, ZDoggMD makes this list with a hilarious video promoting the anti-vaccination movement. Also, April Fool's pranks from CosmosID and Twine Health.
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.
Also, we talk about the big health security glitch of the week: Tech issues at Hospital Corporation of America that led to the shutdown of some of its electronic health record system.
Twine Health Co-founder and Chairman Frank Moss talks about insights it gleaned from clinical studies that influenced the user experience for its health coaching and population health tools.
The institutional investors that participated in the Series A round included Khosla Ventures, Provenance Venture Forum, and Tower Capital Partners.