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Keeping up with the rapid developments in mobile health technology

KevinMD

The goal was to help HRS develop recommendations for physicians and industry on providing patients access to information generated by wearable and implantable cardiac electronic devices. I had the opportunity to participate in a day-long meeting sponsored by the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS).

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Our Mobile Health Data: Shared, Identifiable, and Privacy-Deprived

Health Populi

“Currently, within the ‘big data’ industry, users do not own or control their personal data,” the researchers conclude. “Regulators should focus on full transparency, requiring sharing as opposed to privacy policies…privacy will become an important social determinant of health.” style GDPR?

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The future of the waiting room, and how telemedicine and mobile health could change it

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

David Berg, cofounder and chairman of the board of Redirect Health, a primary care national healthcare organization featuring telemedicine and mobile health, believes the healthcare industry should reduce unnecessary inconveniences – such as extensive travel or wait times – from the healthcare experience.

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Why more physicians should enter industry

KevinMD

Attend any biotech or health informatics conference and one thing becomes clear: the scarcity of physicians.

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Why #CES2022 Will Be Keynoted By A Health Care Innovator for the First Time

Health Populi

In October 2021, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that Robert Ford, CEO and President of Abbott, would give a keynote speech at CES 2022, the world’s largest annual convention of the technology industry. THINK: cars, comms, and care.

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H.I.G. Growth Partners Completes Acquisition of Mobile Health

Digital Health Global

Capital, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Mobile Health Consumer, Inc. Mobile Health” or the “Company”), an end-to-end digital health, wellness, and virtual care SaaS platform. This results in lower health risks for employees and reduced costs for employers.

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Why CES 2022 Will Be Keynoted by a Health Care Executive

Health Populi

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that Robert Ford, CEO and President of Abbott, will give a keynote speech at CES 2022, the world’s largest annual convention of the technology industry. This is an actual intersection of the Internet of Things for Health — a new riff on mobile health/care, literally!